Review of Ghost in the Shell (2017) by Nitpicker . — 26 Apr 2018

Some cool visual effects... but it was a little bland for me.

This review of Ghost in the Shell (2017) was written by Nitpicker . on 26 Apr 2018.

Ghost in the Shell has generally received mixed reviews.

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