Is Netflix's Ghost In The Shell Movie Better Than The Original

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As is often the case with every new Ghost in the Shell movie or series, comparisons between Netflix's Ghost in the Sell: SAC_2045 Sustainable War and the original 1995 anime are inevitable. Despite originating from a manga, Ghost in the Shell left its mark on pop culture, especially thanks to the first animated film by Mamoru Oshii. The cultural impact of the original Ghost in the Shell (1995), however, did not stop many other films, shows, novels, and games from trying to replicate at least some of what made the first film so special.

While Ghost in the Shell (1995) only got one proper sequel, Ghost In The Shell 2: Innocence (2004), the saga continued into a couple of other Ghost in the Shell continuities. One of those is the «SAC universe», in which Netflix's Ghost in the Shell: SAC_2045 Sustainable War - as the name suggests — belongs. The film, however, is not exactly an original piece of Ghost in the Shell content, but rather a recut of Ghost in the Shell: SAC_2045 season 1.

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Considering that Ghost in the Shell: SAC_2045 Sustainable War exists mainly to recap SAC_2045 season 1 for those who have already seen it or present a quicker watch for those who have not before season 2 drops, there is not much that can be asked of the Netflix anime film. The Sustainable War is one of the most interesting concepts within the Ghost in the Shell universe, but that alone is not enough to make a show or movie work. That said, Ghost in the Shell: SAC_2045 Sustainable War does succeed in its mission, as it offers a good enough recap of SAC_2045. However, when compared to the show, the 2022 Netflix animated movie does leave a lot to be desired. The pacing is