Review of Ghost in the Shell (1995) by David C — 25 Jun 2012

Very good, just love Japanese animated movies. The influence of this movie had on the Wachowski bros in undeniable.

This review of Ghost in the Shell (1995) was written by David C on 25 Jun 2012.

Ghost in the Shell has generally received very positive reviews.

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