Face/Off 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 Face/Off). Ghost in the Shell 2.0 is the shorter watch at 1h 25m compared with 2h 19m. Face/Off is the older of the two (1997 against 2008). Both are action, crime, science fiction movies, so they suit a similar mood.
Face/Off
Ghost in the Shell 2.0| Face/Off | Ghost in the Shell 2.0 | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 7.0/10 | ★ 7.4/10 |
| Year | 1997 | 2008 |
| Length | 2h 19m | 1h 25m |
| Genres | Action, Crime, Science Fiction | Action, Animation, Crime, Drama, Mystery, Science Fiction, Thriller |
| Country | – | Japan |
| Director | John Woo | Mamoru Oshii |
| Main cast | CCH Pounder, Joan Allen, Colm Feore, Robert Wisdom, Matt Ross | Akio Otsuka, Maaya Sakamoto, Koichi Yamadera, Shigeru Chiba, Tessyo Genda |
Synopsis
Face/Off
In order to foil a terrorist plot, an FBI agent undergoes facial transplant surgery and assumes the identity of a criminal mastermind. The plan turns sour when the criminal wakes up prematurely and seeks revenge.
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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