Ghost in the Shell 2.0 vs Samaritan

Ghost in the Shell 2.0 has the higher audience score (7.4/10 against 6.7/10 for Samaritan). Ghost in the Shell 2.0 is the shorter watch at 1h 25m compared with 1h 42m. Ghost in the Shell 2.0 is the older of the two (2008 against 2022). Both are action, crime, science fiction movies, so they suit a similar mood.

Ghost in the Shell 2.0 posterGhost in the Shell 2.02008 VS Samaritan posterSamaritan2022
Ghost in the Shell 2.0Samaritan
Audience score★ 7.4/10★ 6.7/10
Year20082022
Length1h 25m1h 42m
GenresAction, Animation, Crime, Drama, Mystery, Science Fiction, ThrillerAction, Crime, Science Fiction
CountryJapan–
DirectorMamoru OshiiJulius Avery
Main castAkio Otsuka, Maaya Sakamoto, Koichi Yamadera, Shigeru Chiba, Tessyo GendaDascha Polanco, Sylvester Stallone, Martin Starr, Javon Walton, Pilou Asbæk

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.

Samaritan

Thirteen year old Sam Cleary suspects that his mysteriously reclusive neighbor Mr. Smith is actually the legendary vigilante Samaritan, who was reported dead 25 years ago. With crime on the rise and the city on the brink of chaos, Sam makes it his mission to coax his neighbor out of hiding to save the city from ruin.

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