Ghost in the Shell 2.0 vs Transcendence

Ghost in the Shell 2.0 has the higher audience score (7.4/10 against 6.1/10 for Transcendence). Ghost in the Shell 2.0 is the shorter watch at 1h 25m compared with 1h 59m. Ghost in the Shell 2.0 is the older of the two (2008 against 2014). Both are drama, mystery, science fiction movies, so they suit a similar mood.

Ghost in the Shell 2.0 posterGhost in the Shell 2.02008 VS Transcendence posterTranscendence2014
Ghost in the Shell 2.0Transcendence
Audience score★ 7.4/10★ 6.1/10
Year20082014
Length1h 25m1h 59m
GenresAction, Animation, Crime, Drama, Mystery, Science Fiction, ThrillerDrama, Mystery, Science Fiction, Thriller
CountryJapan–
DirectorMamoru OshiiWally Pfister
Main castAkio Otsuka, Maaya Sakamoto, Koichi Yamadera, Shigeru Chiba, Tessyo GendaJosh Stewart, Paul Bettany, Cole Hauser, Cillian Murphy, Kate Mara

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.

Transcendence

Two leading computer scientists work toward their goal of Technological Singularity, as a radical anti-technology organization fights to prevent them from creating a world where computers can transcend the abilities of the human brain.

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