Ghost in the Shell is a remake of the critically acclaimed anime movie with the same name from 1995 which has gained a cult following.
The American version seems to be following the exact same story along with the visual style of the anime which is considered a predecessor and an inspiration behind The Matrix movies.
There has been some controversy over casting Scarlett Johansson, but truth be told who cares, it’s not the first nor it will be the last re-make of non-American movie that will be Americanized.