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Ghost In The Shell: Solid State Society [Blu-ray]
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Genre | Anime |
Format | NTSC, Subtitled, Animated, Multiple Formats, Blu-ray, Dubbed, Widescreen |
Contributor | Norihisa Oki, Kôkaku Kidôtai Seisaku Iinkai; Production I.G., Kenji Kamiyama |
Language | Japanese, English |
Runtime | 1 hour and 49 minutes |
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Product Description
A.D. 2034. It has been two years since Motoko Kusanagi left Section 9. Togusa is now the new leader of the team that has considerably increased its appointed personnel. The expanded new Section 9 confronts a rash of complicated incidents and investigations reveal that an ultra-wizard hacker named the "Puppet Master" is behind the entire series of events.
Product details
- Aspect Ratio : 1.78:1
- Is Discontinued By Manufacturer : No
- MPAA rating : PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned)
- Product Dimensions : 0.7 x 7.5 x 5.4 inches; 5.92 ounces
- Item model number : 6785739
- Director : Kenji Kamiyama
- Media Format : NTSC, Subtitled, Animated, Multiple Formats, Blu-ray, Dubbed, Widescreen
- Run time : 1 hour and 49 minutes
- Release date : June 21, 2011
- Dubbed: : English
- Subtitles: : English
- Producers : Norihisa Oki
- Studio : Lionsgate Home Entertainment
- ASIN : B004VDL826
- Number of discs : 1
- Best Sellers Rank: #116,559 in Movies & TV (See Top 100 in Movies & TV)
- #7,595 in Action & Adventure Blu-ray Discs
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Reviewed in the United States on October 15, 2023
There was a pretty big time lapse between me watching the series and this "sequal", but Solid State Society starts as fast, if not faster paced and awesome than where it left off. The intro, even the title menu will get you pumped and grinning like a school boy/girl.
Huge contributor to that was the OST; a lot has been recycled from the series, but this is by no means a bad thing. I believe GitS' OSTs to be the most provoking, adaptive and beautiful i've heard (NGE is up there too).
As I clicked play, I was metaphorically slapped in the face; I was passively watching the show while doing a few other house activities. You can't simply let GitS roll in the background and expect to comprehend it without dedicating your full attention.
And as always, the english cast is phenominal.
Bottom Line:
-Phenominal dub
-Beautiful OST
-Story line twists that will leave your head spinning even after the credits start rolling
-That faint romantic tension (it's not just me right?) between Motoko and (maybe Batou, or maybe some urge she just hasn't fulfilled yet in life. I haven't pinpointed it.)
-Must buy for a fan of any degree
For those of you that are not familiar with the franchise, it is set on a not-so-far future where mankind has embraced technologies to enhance the human beings in body and mind. Taking some characteristics from the "cyberpunk" genre of sci-fi, the series deal with the social repercursions of an "information era", the status-quo of prosthetics and other physical enhancements and, in esence, with the concepts and philosophies of existence, self-awareness, and the true meaning of the "human being" concept in a context where the so called cyborgs, normally cybernitically enhanced human brains in artificial bodies exist too. These are one of the many reasons of why the Ghost in the Shell series are considered one of the most influential works for the sci-fi genre and the anime/manga context.
However, each incarnation of the Ghost in the Shell franchise, has it's own story arch and approach. For example, the manga works are interesting but messy. The characters sometimes are deep, or sometimes are really light-hearted. Understanding them requires having some background of the cyberpunk theme (William Gibson, Bruce Sterling), some knowledge of the manga-as-a-comic-book concept (so you don't get lost within the strips), reading the many footnotes the author includes on them, and backreading. Solid State Society for instance, continues the plot and concepts showed in the anime series (more about it in a moment).
The anime feature movies (Ghost in the shell, Ghost in the shell II: Innocence) are based on the manga, however, they treat the themes on the manga in a totally cinematic and deep way, developing the characters far beyond the manga in some aspects and presenting the viewer with a full overview of the concept and main philosophy.
For instance, the anime series, Ghost in The Shell Stand Alone Complex, take some aspects from the manga, but it's main focus is to deal with how the characters interact with their world, and the existential and social problems this future has for humanity. In this case, Solid State Society, continues the concept and plot established by this series, having little to do with the movies or manga. Consider it as an "long-play special episode" that fits after the end of the second season of Stand Alone Complex.
So, for those new to the series, I recommend you to get a glimpse of the other options to enter the world of Ghost in The Shell and its many differences, before buying it. Or get the Stand Alone Complex Season 1 and Season 2 for the matter. Otherwise, come on in!
Solid State Society, is a solid, complex, movie that doesn't waste its 120 minutes of running length. The plot is well constructed and the twists that compose it, far beyond of making it boring or difficult to understand, guide the viewer easily from start to finish. It flwalessly continues the events in Stand Alone Complex season 2, and also opens a new saga in the series. Character visual design and overall graphic presentation are quite polished, mixing CG 2D and 3D images flwalessly and in a natural way for the viewer. Full 16:9 aspect ratio makes Solid State Society a nice visual experience on SD televisions and displays and also on HD with the use of a DVD Player or A/V Receiver with an integrated upscaler. The use witihin the movie of "virtual" lens, and depth-of-view also make for a nice real-life approach to express something in animation instead of live-action. Voice dubbing in japanese and english is quite well done, in fact, I really suggest having a first view in english (if you're somewhat new to the series) then watching it in japanese with subtitles. 5.1 surround (Dolby) sound is supported on both languages and overall sound mixing is of high quality, considering the problems that lip-syncing usually has. The musical score, made by Yoko Kano, a famous japanese musician and composer, deepens the dark enviroment of the movie itself and enhances the plot and characters. Synthethisers, beats and woman-sung chorus, mixed with powerful sound effects also provide a great sound experience. Overall it's a great production worth of watching not just once, but many times.
The Limited Edition contains the movie disc, an extras disc with interviews, designs, and other bonus content, and a original soundtrack CD by Yoko Kano, all in a metal-like jewel box. However, I've rated it 4 stars since the soundtrack does not contains a printed playlist nor any additional info. Also it doesn't come with other value-adding bonus (like postcards, some kind of book, plastic figures...) aside from the noted above. For the hardcore fans and collectors I suggest you to wait for a re-edition or similar of it.
Overall, the movie itself is a must for the fans of the series. It is also a must for sci-fi lovers or anime lovers, but make sure you get Stand Alone Complex (S1 and S2) at least first (also I suggest that to those who have just watched the two first movies or read the manga only).
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Premetto che il film può essere visto a se stante, ma è veramente consigliata la visione delle due serie Complex precedenti, almeno gli episodi collegati alle vicende dell'uomo che ride e gli undici individuali.
Non mi dilungherò sulla qualità video o audio del blu-ray (che trovo ottima) ma voglio fare un approfondimento sul perchè sarete soddisfatti dopo aver visto questo OVA.
La trama sembra quasi il contorno per far pensare alla tematica centrale del film che risulta essere l'insensibilità verso la vita e la morte in un contesto futuristico dove esse perdono di senso, e l'individuo (non più individuo in quanto collegato permanentemente in rete) è disorientato, alla perenne ricerca del "ghost", di sentire l'anima che muta dando una parvenza di realtà, di umanità relegata in fredde parti cibernetiche che simulano il corpo umano.
A colpi di memorie hackerate, resettate, sparatorie, rapimenti, fraintendimenti e marciume politico, la Sezione 9 da un lato e il Maggiore Kusanagi dall'altro si troveranno a dar la caccia al "marionettista" (non confondetelo col burattinaio del primo GITS!) scavando nella profondità dell'indagine e scoprendo cos'è il Solid State Society.
Di più non voglio raccontare perchè si rischia di perdere il gusto del film a forza di anticipazioni.
Il film comunque chiude il cerchio su 3 tematiche fondamentali di individualità nella condivisione della società delle serie Stand Alone Complex:
- Manifestazione di individualità fusa nella condivisione della rete
- Individualità come guida a una collettività in una traformazione del network
- Individualità perpetuata e preservata tra vita e morte fusa nella rete superiore
Spero di avervi incuriosito quel tanto che basta per la visione del film.
For anyone who hasn't seen the movie you definitely have to watch it. It has a great plot and amazing music composed by Yoko Kanno.
Originellement, il avait été annoncé que la série et les 2 films (Ghost in The Shell et Ghost in The Shell : Innocence) n'avait rien à voir l'un avec l'autre. Ce film fait le lien entre la deuxième saison et le premier film - ce qui sous-entend que la série est une immense préquelle aux films.
La série est très bonne et le film ne déroge pas à la règle, il est lui aussi très bon.
A noter, c'est le seul "vrai" film de la série. Les autres sont des compilations d'épisodes re-montés.
Edition anglaise: propose les versions japonaise et anglaise et les sous-titres en anglais uniquement.