'Ghost in the Shell' VR, like the film, misses opportunity to be great

I don't care if you're tired of hearing it, it bears repeating: The studio behind the new Ghost in the Shell movie got the casting wrong. Nevertheless, if you're among the many longtime fans of the franchise who may be feeling apprehension about spending cash to see the movie, there's a way to get a taste of it for free -- in virtual reality. SEE ALSO: Fans upset about'Ghost in the Shell' casting recruit Rinko Kikuchi on Instagram Paramount Pictures teamed with Oculus to release a short VR experience for the Oculus Rift and Samsung Gear VR that takes you into the mind of Major Kusanagi as played by Scarlett Johansson. The incredibly well-designed futuristic world of the film is recreated in VR, but I have to say that it looks like a rush job, as the visuals simply don't live up to what's currently possible in VR (or what we see in the film version). The fact that it's a passive experience is another disappointment.