I'm not too thrilled with the guy they've got playing Batou. I just don't think he looks quite like the manga.
But, I *love* Ghost in the Shell, and hopefully there will not only be sequels, but additional anime too. I was lucky enough to be able to see Ghost
in the Shell 2 in the theater, it was magical.
Not sure how to pull of the Cowboy Beebop franchise though, and i hope it doesnt happen.. Its a unique little marvelous piece i think should be left
alone where it is.. =)
It looks like a bunch of other movies and plays Cliché Bingo all the way to 'house.'
I remember the days before heroes doing the slow-mo back flip from great heights. It's not a comic book movie without one nowadays.
You're right though; it looks good and I'll be watching it when I can. I do hope they trim out the dialogue of the original and sparkle it up a few
notches. The ADHD generation won't cope with all the narration.