POSITIVES…
For fans of Evangelion, you’ve been waiting for this for a very long time now, and it is worth the wait.
One of the things fans have never truly gotten from this 26 Years old franchise is a definite ending. This one has as definite an ending as I can comprehend.
Gonzo storytelling is to be expected, and there are some narrative choices that are absolutely not traditional. We like that from Eva don’t we?
All that mythologizing, plus all those jargons are a staple to this franchise, and this installment absolutely delivers there.
Insane imagery that you just may not be forgetting anytime soon.
Sheer scale of the in-your-face action scenes are just mind boggling.
Epic action sequences are nice and all, but I really feel like the calmer quieter scenes (and there are a lot of that here) are what resonates the most in the story.
Emotional moments really heightens those character interactions, and there are some introspectively philosophical discussions to be heard.
The trio of Shinji, Asuka, and Rei, get some strong material to work with here.
Shinji in particular finally gets a proper redemption to his character, and I’m all for it!
Most of the ensemble cast of characters get some solid moments and reveals.
Thematically challenging is putting it lightly, but I really appreciate what this movie is truly trying to say.
Really liked the art direction and animation, use of CG-anime notwithstanding.
Shiro Sagisu's soundtrack is top notch! When “Euro Nerv” started playing, I just wanted to cheer that this rendition is a thing!
For you perverts out there, the fan-service is still ever so present.
If I had to describe this movie in one statement, I would just quote one of the characters… "It's totally nuts."
NEGATIVES…
The conclusion to this story is not going to satisfy everybody. Some might even feel insulted by it.
Those fans really invested with the coupling of characters are going to get triggered.
Several plot points and reveals might just feel way too arbitrary.
Narrative might be too obtuse for people.
That whole section of the movie where things calm down might be too slow and boring for some.
Super dense mythology, jargon, and themes, might feel like they are just cramming it down your throat on purpose.
Those religious references can be a little much can’t they?
Certain CGI-anime visuals will not please everybody.
So much fan-service to the point that it undermines some legit dramatic scenes.
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Evangelion: 3.0+1.01 Thrice Upon a Time - watched it on PRIME VIDEO
