Evangelion: 2.0 You Can (Not) Advance
While still a brain-bender for auds not up to speed with this long-running Japanese anime about teenagers defending the world from machines of mass destruction, Evangelion 2.0: You Can (Not) Advance stands more chance of attracting new followers than 2007 predecessor Evangelion 1.0: You Are (Not) Alone. Just as visually exciting, and with greater substance in its philosophical concerns and religious references, "2.0" grossed a heavenly $40 million in its June domestic release.
Co-directed by Anno, Masayuki and Kazuya Tsurumaki, the pic remains true to the overall aesthetic of a series that's now 14 years old. Mechanical designer Ikuto Yamashita is at the top of his game, adding subtle new touches to the humanoid look of existing Eva units and creating Angels with memorable morphing and shape-shifting capabilities. Other technical work is outstanding.
– Richard Kuipers, Variety
Original name: Evangerion Shin Gekijoban: Ha
Duration: 108 min
Dialogue: Japanese
Subtitles: English
Age limit: K15
