Evangelion: 2.0 You Can (Not) Advance

2009

112 mins

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Feature adaptation of GAINAX's anime series Neon Genesis Evangelion and the first entry in the Rebuild of Evangelion tetralogy. Written... More

Feature adaptation of GAINAX's anime series Neon Genesis Evangelion and the first entry in the Rebuild of Evangelion tetralogy. Written and chief directed by original series co-creator and director Hideaki Anno.

Under constant attack by monstrous creatures called Angels that seek to eradicate humankind, U.N. Special Agency NERV introduces two new EVA pilots to help defend the city of Tokyo-3: the mysterious Makinami Mari Illustrous and the intense Asuka Langley Shikinami. Meanwhile, Gendo Ikari and SEELE proceed with a secret project that involves both Rei and Shinji.

The film was retitled Evangelion: 2.22 for its DVD/Blu-Ray release.

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Evangelion: 2.0 You Can (Not) Advance | Ratings & Reviews

"It's strictly for the fans, who will furiously parse the changes in the narrative (including a new female pilot) and the nonsensical stew of philosophical and religious symbolism."

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The New York Times

"Sets the stage for new, apocalyptic changes in the next "Rebuild" feature, and they appear to be the kind of changes fans have been waiting on for years."

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Slant Magazine

"For the most part, this is the kind of immersive fanboy experience that doesn't suffer wandering attention spans."

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Los Angeles Times

"Like a surly teen pilot, you, too, might find yourself bored and muttering, "Honestly, maybe the fate of humanity and the world isn't important to me, either.''"

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