Equilibrium vs Ghost in the Shell 2.0

Ghost in the Shell 2.0 has the higher audience score (7.4/10 against 7/10 for Equilibrium). Ghost in the Shell 2.0 is the shorter watch at 1h 25m compared with 1h 47m. Equilibrium is the older of the two (2002 against 2008). Both are action, science fiction, thriller movies, so they suit a similar mood.

Equilibrium posterEquilibrium2002 VS Ghost in the Shell 2.0 posterGhost in the Shell 2.02008
EquilibriumGhost in the Shell 2.0
Audience score★ 7.0/10★ 7.4/10
Year20022008
Length1h 47m1h 25m
GenresAction, Science Fiction, ThrillerAction, Animation, Crime, Drama, Mystery, Science Fiction, Thriller
Country–Japan
DirectorKurt WimmerMamoru Oshii
Main castDominic Purcell, Sean Pertwee, Emily Watson, David Hemmings, Christian BaleAkio Otsuka, Maaya Sakamoto, Koichi Yamadera, Shigeru Chiba, Tessyo Genda

Synopsis

Equilibrium

In a dystopian future, a totalitarian regime maintains peace by subduing the populace with a drug, and displays of emotion are punishable by death. A man in charge of enforcing the law rises to overthrow the system.

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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