Paramount Pictures' Ghost in the Shell is a science-fiction action film that was released in 2017. Directed by Rupert Sanders, the movie is based on the Japanese manga series of the same name by Masamune Shirow. The story is set in a fictional future where the line between humans and robots has blurred, and people can enhance their physical abilities by cybernetic means.
Scarlett Johansson plays the lead role of Major Mira Killian, a cyborg who works for a government security agency tasked with maintaining peace and order in a futuristic world. Major starts to experience glitches in her programming and embarks on a quest to find answers about her past and true identity. Her journey takes her down a dangerous path, filled with conspiracies, lies, and betrayals.
The film is notorious for its controversial casting decision, where a white actress was chosen to play the role of a character that was originally written as a Japanese woman, prompting accusations of whitewashing. However, the movie's visuals and action sequences were praised for their stunning and immersive quality. Ghost in the Shell presents a thought-provoking exploration of technology, identity, and consciousness while raising questions about the nature of humanity.