Review of Ghost in the Shell (2017) by Isaiah H — 01 May 2017

Great action, stunning visuals, great performance and very faithful to the anime. I don't understand the hate, but I loved this film.

This review of Ghost in the Shell (2017) was written by Isaiah H on 01 May 2017.

Ghost in the Shell has generally received mixed reviews.

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