Originally Posted by
JSGlock34
Apparently I'm an outlier considering how the movie is getting poor reviews, but as a long time fan of the series I liked it. Lots of nods to both the original film and Stand Alone Complex. They really nailed the aesthetic of the anime. Scarlett wouldn't have been my first choice in casting, but she did well enough. The guy who played Batou was excellent. The action scenes were really well done. My only complaint was that the other members of Section Nine were underdeveloped and neglected. The movie was actually on the short side (1 hour 42 minutes) - they should have added a few more scenes to flesh out the squad. I suspect we'll see an extended version/Director's Cut when the Blu-ray is released.