Ghost in the Shell 2.0 vs Spectral

Ghost in the Shell 2.0 has the higher audience score (7.4/10 against 6.5/10 for Spectral). Ghost in the Shell 2.0 is the shorter watch at 1h 25m compared with 1h 49m. Ghost in the Shell 2.0 is the older of the two (2008 against 2016). Both are action, science fiction, thriller movies, so they suit a similar mood.

Ghost in the Shell 2.0 posterGhost in the Shell 2.02008 VS Spectral posterSpectral2016
Ghost in the Shell 2.0Spectral
Audience score★ 7.4/10★ 6.5/10
Year20082016
Length1h 25m1h 49m
GenresAction, Animation, Crime, Drama, Mystery, Science Fiction, ThrillerAction, Science Fiction, Thriller
CountryJapan–
DirectorMamoru OshiiNic Mathieu
Main castAkio Otsuka, Maaya Sakamoto, Koichi Yamadera, Shigeru Chiba, Tessyo GendaLouis Ozawa, Bruce Greenwood, James Badge Dale, Emily Mortimer, Max Martini

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.

Spectral

A special-ops team is dispatched to fight supernatural beings that have taken over a European city.

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