It helps to remember that Gendo is full of shit.
Yeah. The old version had the better buildup overall, but the transition to the brutality was more appealing in this version. You get a brief struggle up close, EVA-01 starts to get the upper hand, then it starts to really turn things around - even goes for a judo toss into a mountanside, Ultra-style.
Then it starts to RIP AND TEAR
Perfection.
So why didn't Rei launch during that battle? I remember in the OG series her unit was damaged but I don't think this film established that
Children as pilots of giant robots? No way that plan could go wrong...
Unit 00 was damaged, and they had no budget or manpower to repair it. They mentioned it a few times, and it came up in the scene with SEELE.
UntilThis just keep getting worse for Shinji from this point on.
For me, it's the use of music. It's the same reason I love Watanabe's shows, Eureka 7 and Revolutionary Girl Utena so much. It's also why I love a particular upcoming scene in this film so much. For me, a good mix of visuals and music are something transcendent. They each do more than they could ever do alone.
HEY GUYS! IT'S EVERYONE'S FAVORITE MARI FOR ANOTHER POINTLESS FANSERVICE SCENE!
Are you guys fapping yet? And buying all her merchandise?
OK, this angel is clearly not fucking around.
My hand is numbHEY GUYS! IT'S EVERYONE'S FAVORITE MARI FOR ANOTHER POINTLESS FANSERVICE SCENE!
Are you guys fapping yet? And buying all her merchandise?
You need a Dummy Fap System.My hand is numb