Product: Neon Genesis Evangelion - Resurrection (Director's Cut, Episodes 21-23)
Rating: 5.0
clearer plot, fearsome interview
If you need an excuse to buy this, tell yourself it's a present for that *real* otaku in your life, that's all ... but you don't need an excuse. You need this if you are still dissatisfied with, or puzzled by, Evangelion. I pre-ordered it (not for me, no, it was a present ...), half-expecting to be disappointed -- instead we were dead silent, other than the occasional muttered "that's new" & some snorting at the subtitles, which are, shall we say, less than smoothly done this time around. Lots of clarification. Lots of back story. Lots of new images. Yes, I've pre-ordered the next one (but it's a present, really).Evangelion is dark, no question, but for truly depressing viewing, watch the preview of the live-action version: a long dreary interview with two guys from Weta, interspersed with sketches of the characters. Shriek in terror at the characters' new & improved names. Throw up your arms, or possibly your lunch, at the pronunciation of Eva & of Evangelion (had they actually seen the anime?). And find a body language expert to explain what it means when X is droning on & on, & Y is sitting quietly beside him doing some very peculiar things indeed with his hands.