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Summary: A Must See...
Review: This video is a must for any Evangelion Fan. I was new to Eva when this came out. I saw the first two episodes and from then on, I was hooked.Eva is not just a tale about an insecure kid, but it also provides an insight into the human condition of why we are here and what is the meaning of life. If I could give this movie a hundred stars I would because it is that good. Even the Comments on the DVDs of both End of Evangelion and Death and Rebirth are worth listening to because it provides a background of how the story came to be and some of the story elements taken from religion itself. Again, this is a must see for anybody. The art, drama, and action, and everything else in it makes it one of the top rated animes of all time!
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Summary: Impressive visuals; depressing and very confusing storyline.
Review: So is it really worth all the hype? The frustrated answer seems to be yes and no. Advertised as the definitive conclusion to this dense, complicated TV series, THE END OF EVANGELION *does* provide answers to some of the many questions we have during the show, and offers some of the most impressive visuals I've ever seen in any movie. The animation is spectacular, particularly during the climactic sequences, and, although seemingly out-of-place in an animated movie, the integration of live-action sequences are beautifully shot and edited. If anything, the movie is like a tour-de-force as an experiment in visual cinematography. As incredible as the visuals are, however, they seem to be the only real prize of this movie. The storyline really could have used some work. As mentioned, this film ties up some of the more loose ends of the story, but the overall production feels every bit as disjointed, confusing, and unconventional as the original "finale" of the show. I really don't know what to think about this film, except that, if this is Hideaki Anno's personal work, then I think he must be a very tormented and conflicted artist himself. He has a lot of talent and interesting concepts for art -- as mentioned, the visuals are incredible in the movie -- but he seems to have a screwed up view of the world. He also must have had trouble deciding how he REALLY wanted to resolve the conflicts in this puzzling tale of his, as this picture is incredibly dense and interpretative. It almost appears, to me at least, that he is almost like the Stanley Kubrick of Anime -- a talented artist who conjures visual tricks out of his magic bag while leaving us with a rather mind-bending plot. As an expressive form of art, this film (and the series, no doubt) is exceptional and brilliant, but for others expecting a cohesive and clear storyline, this will probably leave you in the dark. This is not to say that EVANGELION is bad -- it isn't, but it feels disjointed and strangely incomplete. Still, the cast of characters are interesting and believable, and this picture's music by Shiro Sagisu is probably his best ever -- he features a chanting chorus and some of the most passionate melodies I've ever heard from a composer who occasionally churns out bland compositions. In that sense, EVANGELION is more like a case of artists expressing themselves -- their strengths and weaknesses -- in ways that we, the audience, may not always understand. The DVD, like the film, seems to be every bit as flawed. Produced by MANGA ENTERTAINMENT, who also released EVANGELION: DEATH & REBIRTH, the presentation is uneven. Again, the audio mixing on the English dub is not as good as on the Japanese language track, and, strangely, the Japanese trailer for the film is featured BEFORE the movie itself begins. (What happened? Were the DVD producers on drugs?) There were a lot of extras promised, but unfortunately, they never made it. All that's available is an enjoyable commentary track by Amanda Winn Lee - voice of Rei and director of English dub - and voice talents Jason Lee and Taliesin Jaffe. The dub itself is good for the most part; the actors give their best performances ever, but many fans complained about the addition of sound effects from the crew. This didn't bother my mom when we viewed it together (she, like myself, is not as rabid or picky as some Anime fans seem to be), but the "sploosh" sound effects feel out-of-place with the rest of the film. Thankfully, this doesn't occur often, but it's an oddity that doesn't exist on the Japanese language track. For an improvement, though, there are 6.1, 5.1, and 2.0 tracks for both English and Japanese, which should satisfy fans. But it's weird that the disc itself appears to be a double-sided DVD when in reality it is not. I'm not saying that this is a waste of time at all; the movie is worth a look for its incredible visuals, but it's best to be warned -- this is a very dark, depressing movie, and the DVD feels disjointed. It's probably best to keep these factors in mind before deciding to dive into a web of puzzles and visual splendor.
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Summary: the Perfect End
Review: If you haven't seen the series, DO NOT watch this movie. However, if you have seen the series in it's entirety, then this is a must-have. Anyone who has seen the whole series knows that there is no perfect character. Everyone has an ulterior motive, a dark past, a secret sin. There are no innocents. And it is for this that I love the movie. Director Hideki Anno displays his mastery of the psychological brain teaser. From the series in general, not to mention the the movie, one can interpret a nearly infinite number of themes and underlying messages, views, and morals.
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Summary: As good as Anime gets
Review: Words can't describe how powerful and intelligent this foray into the apocalypse is. Highly reccomended. If you like the WWE wrestling, Nascar and bowling, this probably isn't for you though.
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Summary: Watching the World Burn Away
Review: For most anime fans, there is that one series that makes your heart gush. The one that is your first love. The one you go back to. Evangelion happens to be mine...and this movie puts a tidy bow on the series. People claim that it is confusing. Then again, if you watched the series, chances are you will be confused. The end, however, adds to the brillant insanity from Anno and company. It does what it suppose to do: Show us the horror of the Third Impact; A sendoff to those still alive this late into the game; To show us the mind of Shinji; To see the world be saved once more. It's unfair to miss this film due to its "Confusion". It will challange you and will not let you be a idle member of the audience. It will make you think and ponder and question it. So, check out the series and then perpare for the end.
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Summary: The Brilliance of Anime
Review: NGE is my second all-time favorite anime. For anime fans across the globe, this series is probably the most recognizable series ever created. It certainly pushed the limit of Japanese animation, and it certainly put anime on the map in the U.S. This series is brilliant. It is the one series that has made me think of mortality. The characters were down-right humanly complex. Probably the most interesting group of "people" to hit anime. Misato, Shinji, Rei, and Asuka are so memorable as characters. Although you will love to hate Shinji, just because he is so realistic, and he is so weak willed, you truly want to hurt him (at least I did). Misato is my tied for my all time favorite character, she is just simply awesome! I loved her so much, she provided the humor and the realism of dealing with a traumatic life. Asuka is truly a "female dog," you laugh so much when she's in the scene, but is completely self-centered, yet carries around extreme trauma. Rei is the most secretive, unexplainable character I have ever seen. You can't describe her, because there is nothing to describe, other than she's extremely quiet, yet is protective when you least expect it. I loved this series, mainly for the characters. There was humor, action and plenty of DRAMA! You can't get past the drama, but you can't help but being swept up and sucked into it. The original ending was terrible, as all who've seen it know, it was just plain confusing and left us totally in the dark. The new ending left me totally distraught. I couldn't help but cry and cry and cry. I literally yelled and screamed at my t.v., I was in such a wreck. Don't believe me, watch it. You'll be left totally unsatisfied, not because it was a bad ending, but because you don't want to comprehend the destruction. This series will hit every nerve in your body, and the ending will make you be thankful that it's only a animated series.
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Summary: Incredible
Review: When i started watching NGE, i thought of it as a little strange. The mecha scenes were pretty cool, so i got the second disc, which got me completely hooked into the series. The series was incredible, so when i heard that EoE was available, i went out and bought it. First of all, i would like to say that i liked the original end of the series. I thought it was an accurate representation of how the director wanted the series to end. The alternate reality has to be the funniest ten minutes of the whole series. Back to EoE...this movie will BLOW YOUR MIND. It is possibly one of the best movies that i have ever seen (even in live action movies) and has so many layers that it is impossible to tell where one stops and another begins. If you're watching this expecting closure, you're not going to get it. There are more questions opened up by the last scene (with Asuka's last word being "Disgusting") than are answeared in the entire movie. Warning: You will think about this movie months after you've finished it. The dub is excellent, and the audio commentary not only adds insight to the end, but is also very funny at points(such as when they refer to one place as the "Evil girlfriend sanctum"- you'll have to watch the movie) There isn't really any much more that i can say without spoiling many of the plot points other than to say that if you are an Eva fan, get this movie. It doesn't disappoint.
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Summary: good but confusing
Review: it is an awesome dvd but you realy have to see the hole sereise to get it.
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Summary: Rebuttal to common arguments against this movie
Review: In this review, I will attack some common arguments against this movie.
1. It is too philosophical: The movie has a theme, and it communicates ideas about people's relationships to each other and themselves. It does not present a developed system of philosophical thought, and thus is no different from any other movie that has goals beyond entertainment. If you want simple entertainment, then avoid this and rent "Dude, where's my car?" As Andrei Tarkovsky said, entertainment as the primary goal in movies degrades the artist and the audience. However, it is no more a vehicle for a philosophical system than Harper Lee's To Kill a Mockingbird is a refutation of Descartian dualism.
2. It is too gory/bloody/sexual: Come on, you whining Tipper Gores! This isn't half as gory/bloody/sexual as your average R-rated American buddy comedy, while eschewing the downplaying of violence and rampant misogyny that those movies wallow in.
3. It is hard to understand: The plot is not developed in an entirely linear fashion. It is not an episode of Blue's Clues. If you have no inferencing ability, then you are probably not mentally capable of handling this movie. If, however, you have at least 5th grade critical thinking skills, you should be able to understand the plot by putting together the many clues dropped throughout the series and the movie. Actually, the plot is quite linear, just not the way in which it is presented.
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Summary: THIS IS MORE THEN A MASTERPIECE OF ÀNIME
Review: This movie is so incredibly good that its impossible to express how good it really is. This is not a regular anime, its more then an Anime, Its life.
If you really want visual entertainment this is the one to watch.
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