“Ghost in the Shell” (2017) is a science fiction action film directed by Rupert Sanders, based on the iconic Japanese manga of the same name by Masamune Shirow. The movie stars Scarlett Johansson, Pilou Asbæk, Takeshi Kitano, and Juliette Binoche.

Set in a dystopian future where humans can enhance themselves with cybernetic technology, the story follows Major Mira Killian (Scarlett Johansson), a human-cyborg hybrid who is the first of her kind. As the leader of an elite task force known as Section 9, Major is tasked with hunting down cyber-terrorists and criminals. However, as she begins to investigate a powerful hacker named Kuze, she starts to question her past and the truth about who she really is.

As the story unfolds, Major discovers that her memories were manipulated and that she was not simply created, but was once a human who had her mind forcibly transferred into a cybernetic body. This revelation leads her on a journey to reclaim her identity and seek justice against those who exploited her.

“Ghost in the Shell” is known for its visually stunning world-building, with impressive special effects and a cyberpunk aesthetic that stays true to the original manga and the 1995 anime adaptation. The film explores themes of identity, humanity, and the ethical implications of technology. Despite the visually captivating presentation, the movie received mixed reviews, with praise for its visuals but criticism for its lack of depth and controversy over the casting of Scarlett Johansson in the lead role, which led to debates about whitewashing.