Review of Ghost in the Shell 2: Innocence (2004) by Phyll L — 18 Jul 2007

Visually wonderful, yet not as good as the original, still worth seeing.

This review of Ghost in the Shell 2: Innocence (2004) was written by Phyll L on 18 Jul 2007.

Ghost in the Shell 2: Innocence has generally received positive reviews.

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