Review of Ghost in the Shell (2017) by Drfootfoe . — 19 Aug 2017

A visually impressive, but ultimately boring film. Pacing is slow, the tone is somber and drab, characters are uninteresting.

This review of Ghost in the Shell (2017) was written by Drfootfoe . on 19 Aug 2017.

Ghost in the Shell has generally received mixed reviews.

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