Comments on: Dreamworks Remaking Ghost in the Shell as a 3-D Live Action Movie

By: Ghost in the Shell 3-D Live Action Remake Gets a New Writer - Film Junk

Ghost in the Shell 3-D Live Action Remake Gets a New Writer - Film Junk — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 11:41:36 +0000

[...] when the project was first announced, the writer who had been assigned to craft the script was Jamie Moss, whose only previous credit [...]

By: QuickSilver

QuickSilver — Sat, 25 Jul 2009 04:36:26 +0000

All I have to say is this. One of the big reasons why I loved Ghost in the Shell was because of the highly complex storyline and intertwining… stuff… Seriously, the laughing man case from SAC was a work of genius. All of Shirow Masamune’s work is like this (complicated) and to not do that same in that area would be like insulting his work.

I really hope that this movie works out so even more people can enjoy this… world…

By: Rico

Rico — Mon, 01 Jun 2009 20:17:29 +0000

THE PERSPECTIVE OF A LONG TIME MASAMUNE SHIROW FAN IS:

Whatever people might think of Ghost in the Shell or any of Shirow’s other intellectual properties, the “FACT” of the matter is that, “technically speaking”, most of the body of his work is SUPERB! Shirow is an absolutely masterful storyteller. I’m only surprised that it has taken this long for someone to decide to attempt a live action adaptation of one of his properties and while Ghost In the Shell is probably the most budget friendly of his properties to attempt such a rendition of, it does worry me a bit that it’s Hollywood that got ahold of it first.

That said, my opinion is that, if Spielberg handles GITS with as much respect and aplomb as he handled MINORITY REPORT, the film will at least be acceptable, if not entirely satisfying and fulfilling. I think Steven has what it takes to do it justice. The question is; “will he?”…

BTW: To those who wonder why they don’t produce a greater number or original film properties instead of “churning out countless remakes and genre-rip-offs”…

It’s simple economics. Much as many of us wish things were different, it’s more likely that the budget of a film will be met and more possible that it will be exceeded (thereby making a profit) when the film property has a “pre-installed” fan base. A totally new and unknown property is a HUGE financial risk, especially with films of this sort as the budget to make the film can easily reach or exceed $150million – $200million! That’s a lot of money to lose… even for a big Hollywood film studio.

By: Michael Anyanwu

Michael Anyanwu — Tue, 09 Dec 2008 21:12:03 +0000

There is no logical reason on earth why Ghost In The Shell requires any sort of remake or reboot much less, a “dumbed down” one at that?

What is it with Hollywood?

Can’t they come up with original ideas of their own rather than churning out countless remakes and genre-rip-offs?

By: Don

Don — Thu, 05 Jun 2008 03:53:38 +0000

I am really going to be dissappointed if they make this movie into the garbage format like the movie “Beowolf” 3d. They should make a live action film, no bs. I can’t see why they can’t pull it off. I could picture Erika Sawajiri, or some girl like her, maybe a little older as Kusanagi. Thats what I would do, if they don’t want to do it right, then they should leave it alone!!

By: Art

Art — Fri, 02 May 2008 19:49:21 +0000

Ghost in the Shell while not known for it’s action packed plot would make a decent movie. That is if Hollywood would bother sticking to the introspective and more “think based” plots instead of throwing it away for some superficial/shallow action plot.

Because even though there is no doubt that the action sequences will be nicely depicted. In my opinion the films would not fit what the general idea of what audiences (at least in the US) would go out to see in theaters. Which is a sad thing… but still the case.

By: jerry

jerry — Wed, 16 Apr 2008 23:32:13 +0000

bad idea!!

By: Ian

Ian — Tue, 15 Apr 2008 23:18:46 +0000

I certainly like the stylism of a steam or cyber-punk anime series and think it looks great on film (hell it was on film first with Metropolis and Bladerunner). If the story works that’s fine. Most of the better animes are series with 26 episodes and in that case they don’t really translate to a 120 minute film.

By: Rian

Rian — Tue, 15 Apr 2008 23:16:32 +0000

In my opinion, Ghost In The Shell is another in a long line of anime films with awesome action scenes and boring, repetitive, and uninteresting stories. If this gets made I’ll watch it expecting to be wowed by the fights amongst a throwaway plot.

By: joe

joe — Tue, 15 Apr 2008 17:03:43 +0000

ps. in general I don’t see a need to “remake” an anime film. Their original manga stories are so long, that I wouldn’t think you could run out of content. I’d rather see a continuation or something original.

By: joe

joe — Tue, 15 Apr 2008 17:01:19 +0000

Oh man, this would be so awesome. I am a huge fan of Ghost in the Shell.. for the TV series and the movies. The story is so awesome. Though the action scenes would be great in 3D… I don’t know about the often long conversation scenes, which tend to make up a good 80% of the show/movies. GITS is known for awesome graphics, but I don’t see a live action one??? Seems weird, but of course I would see it.

I wouldn’t put it past them to ruin a good thing, though. That’s what Hollywood does best.

By: Jon Rocks

Jon Rocks — Tue, 15 Apr 2008 16:42:43 +0000

I suppose this is a good call– after all I’m past the point where I’m willing to start looking at anime. I would check it out in a live action format though.