The Hollywood version of "Ghost in the Shell" recently released a cinematic trailer to tease fans of the original manga and first-time viewers alike. It has raised mixed reactions, prompting a comparison between the original animated film and the 2017 film.
The trailer, at first glance, looked pretty similar to that of the early manga. Polygon has compiled a few scenes comparing the two, confirming what "Ghost in the Shell" director Rupert Sanders was intending to do. Sanders mentioned that he would like to stick to the source material, but he would also make a few alterations to make the film more modern and unique.
Perhaps what disappointed a number of avid fans of the original film is the hinted plot of the story reflected in the narrative. Forbes explained that the original Major, better known as Motoko Kusanagi for those who know the story, knows who she is and how she became a cyborg. In the trailer's narrative, it would appear she had no idea of her origin.
This, too, could perhaps be one of Sander's visions in altering the story for the worldwide audience. How the story would pan out, in the end, is something the spectators will have to wait for and see.
The bigger elephant in the room would be Scarlett Johansson being cast for the lead role of Major, which whipped up a lot of controversies. Sanders was quick to defend the casting, saying Johansson has an incredible body of work, thus he chose her. Producer Steven Paul has also addressed the controversy previously by saying, "Ghost in the Shell was a very international story, and it wasn't just focused on Japanese; it was supposed to be an entire world," The Verge reports.
In other related news, Collider has learned that Clint Mansell will be composing the musical score for "Ghost in the Shell." Mansell is well known for his work in scoring "Stoker" and "Black Swan," both of which have an eerie feel which could probably fit in the Hollywood film adaptation of the 1995 anime.
"Ghost in the Shell" is set to hit theaters worldwide on March 31, 2017.
