Arrival vs Ghost in the Shell 2.0

Arrival has the higher audience score (7.6/10 against 7.4/10 for Ghost in the Shell 2.0). Ghost in the Shell 2.0 is the shorter watch at 1h 25m compared with 1h 56m. Ghost in the Shell 2.0 is the older of the two (2008 against 2016). Both are drama, mystery, science fiction movies, so they suit a similar mood.

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ArrivalGhost in the Shell 2.0
Audience score★ 7.6/10★ 7.4/10
Year20162008
Length1h 56m1h 25m
GenresDrama, Mystery, Science FictionAction, Animation, Crime, Drama, Mystery, Science Fiction, Thriller
Country–Japan
DirectorDenis VilleneuveMamoru Oshii
Main castJeremy Renner, Michael Stuhlbarg, Amy Adams, Forest Whitaker, Frank SchorpionAkio Otsuka, Maaya Sakamoto, Koichi Yamadera, Shigeru Chiba, Tessyo Genda

Synopsis

Arrival

Taking place after alien crafts land around the world, an expert linguist is recruited by the military to determine whether they come in peace or are a threat.

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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