Ghost in the Shell 2.0 vs The Contract

Ghost in the Shell 2.0 has the higher audience score (7.4/10 against 5.7/10 for The Contract). Ghost in the Shell 2.0 is the shorter watch at 1h 25m compared with 1h 36m. The Contract is the older of the two (2006 against 2008). Both are action, crime, drama movies, so they suit a similar mood.

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Ghost in the Shell 2.0The Contract
Audience score★ 7.4/10★ 5.7/10
Year20082006
Length1h 25m1h 36m
GenresAction, Animation, Crime, Drama, Mystery, Science Fiction, ThrillerAction, Crime, Drama, Thriller
CountryJapan–
DirectorMamoru OshiiBruce Beresford
Main castAkio Otsuka, Maaya Sakamoto, Koichi Yamadera, Shigeru Chiba, Tessyo GendaJonathan Hyde, John Cusack, Thomas Lockyer, Megan Dodds, Morgan Freeman

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.

The Contract

Attempting to recover from a recent family trauma by escaping into the woods for a peaceful hiking trip, an ex-lawman and his young son stumble across a dangerous contract killer.

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