A Scanner Darkly vs Ghost in the Shell 2.0
Ghost in the Shell 2.0 has the higher audience score (7.4/10 against 6.8/10 for A Scanner Darkly). Ghost in the Shell 2.0 is the shorter watch at 1h 25m compared with 1h 40m. A Scanner Darkly is the older of the two (2006 against 2008). Both are animation, science fiction, thriller movies, so they suit a similar mood.
A Scanner Darkly
Ghost in the Shell 2.0| A Scanner Darkly | Ghost in the Shell 2.0 | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 6.8/10 | ★ 7.4/10 |
| Year | 2006 | 2008 |
| Length | 1h 40m | 1h 25m |
| Genres | Animation, Science Fiction, Thriller | Action, Animation, Crime, Drama, Mystery, Science Fiction, Thriller |
| Country | – | Japan |
| Director | Richard Linklater | Mamoru Oshii |
| Main cast | Winona Ryder, Robert Downey Jr., Keanu Reeves, Woody Harrelson, Rory Cochrane | Akio Otsuka, Maaya Sakamoto, Koichi Yamadera, Shigeru Chiba, Tessyo Genda |
Synopsis
A Scanner Darkly
An undercover cop in a not-too-distant future becomes involved with a dangerous new drug and begins to lose his own identity as a result.
Ghost in the Shell 2.0
In the year 2029, Section 9, a group of cybernetically enhanced cops, are called in to investigate and stop a highly-wanted hacker known as 'The Puppetmaster'. Ghost in the Shell 2.0 is a reproduced version of its original 1995 counterpart. Among a numerous enhancements, for the film's 2.0 release, were a number of scenes were overhauled with 3D animation, visual improvements, and soundtrack rerecorded in 6.1 surround sound.
Where to watch
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