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Evangelion: 2.0 You Can (Not) Advance

In the War Between Heaven and Earth, Salvation is Machine.

2009 · 1h 52m · TV-14 Action, Animation, Drama, Science Fiction
Directed by Masayuki , Kazuya Tsurumaki

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Overview

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.

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All reviews
82%
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Rotten

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.''

Ethan Gilsdorf, Boston Globe
Fresh

The laser blasts and shimmering force fields in these contests are less violent than the repressed feelings of sensitive Shinji.

Brian Miller, L.A. Weekly
Fresh

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.

Mike Hale, New York Times
Rotten

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

Robert Abele, Los Angeles Times
Fresh

Evangelion 2.0 will undoubtedly confound some viewers with its jam-packed narrative and jargon-heavy dialogue but the intricately designed, hyper-kinetic visuals more than compensate, especially when seen at the scale they deserve.

Toronto Star

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