just a couple of thing i think be worth mentioning after read the other comment . first of all and you have to remember that kusanagi be a cyborg . throughout the movie you a the viewer be constantly remind that she feel a certain detachment from her body . she also take get shoot up rather lightly . so with this in mind and i prefer to think of her body be more like clothing to her . it not her real body after all . you almost do not notice how skimpy her wardrobe be if u can see it from this perspective . secondly the movie do give u a much well understanding of the character and scenario and be worth check out before you watch the series . just keep in mind that the movie and series be two director different take on the manga by masamune shirow . both the movie and series be beautifully construct but a this be the comment area for stand alone complex that what i will rate . ( by the way while bare with the 2nd gig . closter towards the end it will have you nail to the screen ) .