I first came across this foul movie when I took my son to the video store to pick a movie to rent for the weekend. He picked this one and I looked at the cover. It looked like an average kid's family flick. When we got home we watched the video and mere minutes in, the female protagonist took her clothes off showing us gratuitous shots of her breasts and buttocks, the parts of the body god wants covered by undergarments at all times. She also jumped off a building, something I'm worried my son will now try to imitate. I turned off the video in shock and my son then asked me "Ma, where do babies come from" his mind horribly disfigured by this satanic filth. I am angry and outraged and I would like this movie to be banned.
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Ghost in the Shell
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Not age appropriate for kids under 16, age appropriate for kids over 18; suggested age 16. -
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Common Sense says
An intellectual, violent ancestor of The Matrix.
Why We Rated This 
for Ages 16–18
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What Parents Need to Know
About Ghost in the Shell
Parents need to know that this anime movie has lots of stylized violence along the lines of The Matrix. Many people get shot. Blood spurts and heads are crushed. The lead character has a tendency to fight in the nude. There are other assorted scenes of animated nudity. Characters frequently use profanity. The movie's philosophical and metaphysical ideas blur the line between good and bad.
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Families Can Talk About
- Families can talk about the themes of humanity, the idea of the "ghost," or soul, and the movie's clear influence on the Matrix franchise.
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- I rate this title off for age 17 and give itMy concerns are:
- Inappropriate sexual content
- Negative role models
Disgusting
- I rate this title on for age 2 and give it
- I rate this title on for age 2 and give it
Anime's Finest
I believe I know enough about GITS now to formally write a review. I first saw GITS when I was about 12 or 13, and since then have bought the DVD and watched it around 15 times or so. Many people complain that the nudity, language, and violence 'hurt' the film's image, but you have to remember that its a downplay from the rather more explicit Manga. Yes, Motoko has breasts, now get over it (plus they're cybernetic, so I don't see what the problem is). Yes, a man's head explodes in a shower of blood. Yes, the police force flings out curse words; would you expect them to say "goshdarnit he got away"? GITS delves deep into the human psyche, and attempts to unravel philosophical mysteries. Even after so many viewings, choice scenes still mystify me with their complexity and trail of reasoning. Despite all of these 'content' complaints hurled at GITS, I recommend seeing it for yourself and getting some part of the experience I felt, of feeling much dumber. Don't forgot to see the sequel, which has even more philosophical questions sans the 'distasteful' content.
- I rate this title on for age 2 and give it
Very Beautiful Film, but Keep an Eye Out for Content!
GitS is an awesome film but be forewarned that it is really 16+ and it has many issues. There is a LOT of nudity (which offended me a little bit). Also there's graphic violence and some strong language like f**k, s**t, and a**hole. I still like this movie.
- I rate this title on for age 2 and give it
Questionable Content Abounds in Entertaining Film
While quite an entertaining film, the content is something to worry about. Nudity and language scar what could have been at least a low PG-13 rated film. While the nudity is not shown in a sexual way it was uncalled for and unneeded. The language, while not overly thrown into the dialogue was still some pretty strong stuff. I believe there were either 2 or 3 F-words. While a fun watch, it is not for the whole family. 16+ on this title.
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| 100% | of parents don't feel there are good role models |
| 100% | of parents don't think the messages are positive |
| 100% | of parents say the sexual behavior isn't age appropriate |
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