Just a quick plug for Ghost in the Shell 2: Innocence [North American website | IMDB | Amazon | FilmForce synopsis, trailer & links].
If you're looking for a visually gorgeous movie with depth and soul, look no further. We switched off "What the [bleep] Do We Really Know?" in about 15 minutes after tiring of its sophomoric chatter. We watched Ghost in the Shell 2 repeatedly, and aside from being damn entertaining it delivered the depth that the other movie had promised - and more.
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Joe.
It is as good as the first Ghost.
And that had to nearly impossible.
Joe,
You do know that Cartoon Network is running "Ghost in the Shell, Stand Alone Complex"?
Some "stand alone" episodes, but now in the middle of a multi-episode story line arc. Better than 99% of network programming, (preceded by a quirky and entrancing series "Full Metal Alchemist").
Cartoon Network's "Adult Swim" time period is well worth checking out.
Mike