Now, I actually didn't reviewed Evangelion 1.0 You Are (Not) Alone for the reason that it covered the first few episodes of the original series (but expect the changes) and the movie actually focused Shinji and Rei's relationship. And yes, this is the sequel of the first movie.
Angels are keeping on attacking and Rei and Shinji are carrying the responsibility to save humanity. And to add to their team, there is the fiery Asuka and the mysterious Mari. How will they'll gonna fight the Angels? Will the Third Impact happen?
Same old story but is added epicness. Thats what I can say about Evangelions 2.0's story. Definitely unique and the plot twists are actually good. As much that I enjoyed the original series' story, its applied in my enjoyment here too. 9/10
You know how much the art improved in the Rebuilds? 100% new and better. CGI is applied on the EVA's here that actually made them more baddass and the Angels, all of them have epic faces that makes me wonder why they looked like that. 10/10
The sound is nearly perfect but I don't why songs are applied when some battle scenes appeared. But still, the music score is epic that its like I'm hearing Yuki Kajiura's music but I don't want to compare their musics, both are good composers. The ED song by Hikaru Utada is quite good. 9/10
The characters. I felt the development among Shinji, Asuka and Rei.
Shinji became a completely baddass at the final minutes of the movie. Same old boy that is having tantrums but he is a Yandere, don't make him angry or you'll feel his wrath.
Rei, I loved her development here (that is same with Asuka), she comes out in her nutshell and actually eager to build up Shinji and Gendo's relationship. Her and Shinji's relationship may be weird (because of some reasons, its a spoiler) but I felt it here.
Asuka Langley SHIKINAMI. This movie changed her surname and some parts of her personality is changed but the thing here is if you hate Asuka in the original series, in this movie, she is not that annoying as you think. I don't know why but her relationship with Shinji is kinda weak here than in NGE. She is completely baddass here.
Mari Makinami Illustrious, the pilot of EVA 05 is a mysterious person but likeable. You know how to like a female character when she is baddass when it comes to fighting.
The other characters are simply the same. Misato knows NERV's secrets that surprised me about her character. And Kaworu, still the same but he kinda have some connection with Gendou. 10/10
Overall, Evangelion 2.0 is epic and great. Its a pleasure to watch it and to re-watch it again. And, I recommend that if you are going to watch the Rebuilds, watch the original series+EOE first before the movies because of big changes. And maybe this will not hunt me but it deserves to have a high score. 9/10
