I'll admit, I wasn't a huge fan of NGE the series. However, End of Evangelion (EoE) for better or worse does provide a real sense of closure. What really sealed the deal for me was that the overarching instrumentality point of EoE is more tightly connected to the Shinji's and Asuka's view of the humanity based on their own personal experiences. On a more technical side, EoE features much improved animation and audio compared to the main series. Also, the dub has really improved as Spike Spencer and Tiffany Grant have mastered the ability to convey despair and hopelessness.
On a separate note, I'd like to say that I've gained a new sense of appreciation for Evangelion after watching Madoka Magica. By comparing the two series together, I was able to have a better understanding of Eva influences Madoka Magica's story and characters (Shinji = Madoka, Asuka = Kyouko, Gendo = Kyubey and etc.). If anything, I'd really think Eva has had a really positive affect on the anime world even with all warts and iffy moments. After all, why else would most anime copy Eva if it at least does something right, right?
