Evangelion 2.0 the movie @ AMK Hub, Singapore
November 15th, 2009
*Blur….* Recovering from the shock of the most amazing anime, the Evangelion 2.0 the movie. For your information, the sequel of Evangelion 1.0, Evangelion 2.0: You Can (not) Advance is now showing in Singapore, only at Cathay AMK Hub and Cineleisure Orchard. If you are a fan of EVA, please watch this movie in cinema, you will love it. For non-fans but want to experience some extreme mecha action with complicated yet interesting story, give this a try =)
Evangelion 2.0: You Can (not) Advance The final trailer HD
Review of Evangelion 2.0: You Can (not) Advance
Visual and Animation
Absolutely stunning. As a designer, I’m very very particular in art quality, especially for animation. However, I would rate EVA 2.0 5/5 stars for its amazing cinematography, visual details, lighting, story telling and the smoothness. The battle scenes are breath-taking and so intense that I couldn’t draw my eye away from the screen. I might miss a lot of great scenes if I lose my focus. Every movements of EVAs and Angels are so organic despite this is a Mecha anime.
There are a lot of new design for this movie, not only the EVAs have new armor and weapons, the Angels also come with new design and ability. Of cos, new battle scenes! I particularly love the scenes where 3 EVAs fight against the Eighth Angel. There are additional background settings like the repair cage 99 for EVA units and the gigantic aquarium that contains the ocean creatures.
EVA-02 with flying unit.
Clock head Angel LOL.
Characters
Due to the duration, there is almost no character development for the side characters. In Evangelion 2.0: You Can (not) Advance, the focus is always on Shinji, Rei, Asuka and the new girl – Mari <3. Unlike the TV series, the triangle relationship between Shinji, Rei and Asuka is obvious and leads the story to the unexpected development. By the way, I don't know why but Asuka's full name is Asuka Langley Shikinami in this movie.
Mari Illustrious Makinami, the pilot of EVA-05 Provisional Unit with the look of the quiet gentle school girl is surprisingly energetic and “mad”. From her battle, she is bloodlusted and constantly push herself over the boarder. She is pretty optimistic and know how to enjoy life when facing bad things, perhaps that’s the main difference between her and Asuka. In my opinion, she could be the best pilot who can truly bring out the potential of EVAs.
Story- Spoiler Alert! Read at your own risk!
Please don’t leave your seat yet, right after the ending credits, there is a very important moment with Kaoru and the EVA-06. There is also a preview on the third part of the series, Evangelion 3.0: Q (Quickening).
When is Evangelion 2.0 available in Singapore?
Evangelion 2.0: You Can (not) Advance is only available in the cinema until 18 Nov 2009 (AMK Hub) and 19 Nov 2009 (Cineleisure Orchard). The showtime is available here. I should watch this earlier… when I reached AMK Hub on this morning there is no poster left… T____T
Damn,I really want to watch this movie, unfortunately Canada sucks
You know what I’d do if I directed the new Eva movies?
Hotblooded Rei.
You know it’d be awesome.
I’m ebarassed to say, but….I’ve never seen Evangelion ever. I know I should, but I’m scared I won’t get it. I hear it’s VERY complicated and you have to watch it a couple times around. I want some fast-paced action (right now @ least). So is what I’ve been hearing true? Or wrong?:P nice blog btw!
@Gunstray: Wait for the DVD then, I’ll definitely get a DVD for this movie.
@Snark: Be honest, I really want to see Rei alike girl that pilot super robot. ;) I love girls that pilot mecha.
@FaS: Thanks, you have a nice blog too! Love ur AJAX Menu. In fact, the movie explained the story much better than TV series. I believe many anime blogger will agree on this. There are too many unexplained mystery in TV series.
crap, exams next week, so not watching the movie.
@Loba *pats pats* I heard that Malaysia Cathay will show this movie too! Try to check the timming ;) It is a really good anime
will be going to sg for afa on friday~~ hope i can still catch the movie!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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