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Evangelion 3.0 You Can (Not) Redo |OT| :Q

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BocoDragon

or, How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Realize This Assgrab is Delicious
So ready for this. By coincidence I just finished rewatching the series and 1.0, 2.0.
 

B.K.

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So ready for this. By coincidence I just finished rewatching the series and 1.0, 2.0.

What about End of Evangelion?

When is HK bluray version coming out? ;_;

It hasn't been announced yet. I'm sure you're wanting it for English subs, but there's no guarantee that it will have English subs. 2.22 had the subs that Khara themselves used in international showings of the movie, but there haven't been any English screenings yet, so Khara may not have English subs for a Hong Kong version.
 

Atsumi

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I haven't watched Evangelion since the original NGE on VHS. Is it worth it to start at these new ones even though I've basically forgotten all the deeper parts of the story?
 
I haven't watched Evangelion since the original NGE on VHS. Is it worth it to start at these new ones even though I've basically forgotten all the deeper parts of the story?

It's a remake of the series done in four theatrical releases (proper budget this time). If you are a fan, you owe it to yourself to check it out.
 

Atsumi

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It's a remake of the series done in four theatrical releases (proper budget this time). If you are a fan, you owe it to yourself to check it out.

Thank you. I've picked up the blu-ray many times then put it down because I'm not into anime like I used to be... but I really, really loved the original series.
 

BocoDragon

or, How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Realize This Assgrab is Delicious
I haven't watched Evangelion since the original NGE on VHS. Is it worth it to start at these new ones even though I've basically forgotten all the deeper parts of the story?

It will definitely re-acquaint you with the basics. The first movie is very similar to the opening episodes of the show.

You will miss the little divergences from the original. In some ways (especially the second film), it plays with your knowledge of the original show. (3.0 looks to be a total departure, though).

But what I did is I watched these new movies, then I was inspired to go back and watch the series, and you can still figure out the divergences in reverse.


Thank you. I've picked up the blu-ray many times then put it down because I'm not into anime like I used to be... but I really, really loved the original series.

Evangelion is still "the good kind of anime" IMO. ;) I think you'll find it very watchable even if you aren't in an "anime mindset".
 

xptoxyz

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I haven't watched Evangelion since the original NGE on VHS. Is it worth it to start at these new ones even though I've basically forgotten all the deeper parts of the story?

I was in a similar situation, well maybe I remembered some of the stuff better than you see to. Anyway, I've started on the films the past month and enjoyed it. If you enjoyed it the first time through (series) and think you still like that sort of thing, I'd say give it go.

I think it's good I put off watching the first two since I've heard of the remakes (this thread is part of what reminded of it and I cracked), means I don't have to wait a ton between each one. Well I guess after I watch 3 it could be a while if they miss the schedule with 4.
 

BocoDragon

or, How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Realize This Assgrab is Delicious
I was in a similar situation, well maybe I remembered some of the stuff better than you see to. Anyway, I've started on the films the past month and enjoyed it. If you enjoyed it the first time through (series) and think you still like that sort of thing, I'd say give it go.

I think it's good I put off watching the first two since I've heard of the remakes (this thread is part of what reminded of it and I cracked), means I don't have to wait a ton between each one. Well I guess after I watch 3 it could be a while if they miss the schedule with 4.

I'm glad I waited till at least the second one was released... 1.0 was okay, but it was so close to the original show that I'm not sure I would have maintained my excitement over the years. Seeing the new character moments in 2.0 really grew my appreciation for these new versions.
 

hateradio

The Most Dangerous Yes Man
EoE needs a BD release so badly. Hopefully it'll come out when UHD is available. 4K madness all the way.
 

jett

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3.33 is one of the worst anime movies I've ever seen. I don't watch many so probably it is the worst. I liked 1.11 and 2.22 so this was really unexpected.
 

VariantX

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This movie, makes my head hurt. Just so many times I just said "what the hell?" to myself after the first sequence i can't even count.
 
It's incredible how bad 3.33 is.

3.33 is one of the worst anime movies I've ever seen. I don't watch many so probably it is the worst. I liked 1.11 and 2.22 so this was really unexpected.

You easily break the movie's plot when you think about it.

It's a near-incomprehensible mess of nothingness. Plot is threadbare and characters are total shit.

That means Anno transcended and now the peasants will have to play catch-up.
 

Fuu

Formerly Alaluef (not Aladuf)
The plot is broken, there are characterization issues and missed opportunities, but I still think it's an enjoyable movie to watch for other reasons. Good music, animation, cool scenes, etc. Turn your brain off and enjoy the ride.
 

DarkKyo

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I looooved Eva 2 but I did not enjoy this one so much. It has a couple things I really like about it, but there's a long drag in the second act, they make some odd choices with the story, and there weren't enough solid, quality fights like the first two movies.

Incidentally my favorite scene was the opening scene
where they rescue Shinji. Best music, best action, coolest sequence in the movie
.

There's still plenty to like about it, though.
 

javac

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Man I'm not too sure. The things I loved about Eva are things others usually hate so I guess I'm gonna have to see this for myself when my copy arrives. Here's hoping!

If worse comes to worse I'll still enjoy the soundtrack, animation and hey I still have the original series! No one can take that away from me :p
 

Blader

Member
If nothing else, I'm impressed that after 20 years and after all the shit that's been seen and done with Eva, Anno can still surprise everyone and do something completely unexpected. He didn't execute it very well and the third movie is probably my least favorite (though I still liked it), but I still can't help but admire how Anno can still troll like no one else.

CG EVA's are the worst thing to ever happen

That footage is almost definitely unfinished and probably won't even be in FINAL anyway.
 

DarkKyo

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Man I'm not too sure. The things I loved about Eva are things others usually hate so I guess I'm gonna have to see this for myself when my copy arrives. Here's hoping!

If worse comes to worse I'll still enjoy the soundtrack, animation and hey I still have the original series! No one can take that away from me :p

It's still an enjoyable watch!! I'm a long time Eva fan and I found it fun. There are some really good concepts in there, maybe they'll expand on the good stuff in the finale.
 
Opinions on this film seem pretty divisive. It's either amazing or terrible with little in between.

Well, my honest opinion;
It's a disaster. The pacing and plot are completely fucked, every character seems to be a complete idiot, especially Misato and her crew on that giant ship. Kaworu is a black-hole for any possible drama, he's somehow even more shallow than Mari. The film has CGI out the wazoo, and pretty dodgy-looking CGI at that. Still, the main area this fails is the characters, and it fails that badly. At one point Shinji literally says, "Well, I have nothing else to do." Gripping stuff!
 
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