Evangelion: 2.0 You Can (Not) Advance
In the War Between Heaven and Earth, Salvation is Machine.
In the War Between Heaven and Earth, Salvation is Machine.
Action, Animation, Drama, Science Fiction
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2009
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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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Runtime:
112 min
Release date:
26 Jun 2009
Country:
JP
Languages:
English, Japanese
Budget:
$10,000,000
Revenue:
$44,339,362
Awards:
1 win & 2 nominations total
Top Critics Reviews
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,
3 Mar 2011
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,
27 Jan 2011
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,
20 Jan 2011
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,
20 Jan 2011
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,
13 Jan 2011