Ghost in the Shell 2.0 vs Knowing

Ghost in the Shell 2.0 has the higher audience score (7.4/10 against 6.2/10 for Knowing). Ghost in the Shell 2.0 is the shorter watch at 1h 25m compared with 2h 1m. Ghost in the Shell 2.0 is the older of the two (2008 against 2009). Both are action, mystery, science fiction movies, so they suit a similar mood.

Ghost in the Shell 2.0 posterGhost in the Shell 2.02008 VS Knowing posterKnowing2009
Ghost in the Shell 2.0Knowing
Audience score★ 7.4/10★ 6.2/10
Year20082009
Length1h 25m2h 1m
GenresAction, Animation, Crime, Drama, Mystery, Science Fiction, ThrillerAction, Mystery, Science Fiction, Thriller
CountryJapan–
DirectorMamoru OshiiAlex Proyas
Main castAkio Otsuka, Maaya Sakamoto, Koichi Yamadera, Shigeru Chiba, Tessyo GendaBen Mendelsohn, Nicolas Cage, Rose Byrne, Alethea McGrath, Terry Camilleri

Synopsis

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.

Knowing

A teacher opens a time capsule that has been dug up at his son's elementary school; in it are some chilling predictions -- some that have already occurred and others that are about to -- that lead him to believe his family plays a role in the events that are about to unfold.

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