Evangelion: 1.0 is update version for TV-series and previous movies , it's start of new EVA series that includes also 3 other movies too. Even this movie recaps some stuff, there is some new stuff to also look.
Story - 9
It's still same enjoyable Evangelion story with some plot twist changes, and it's still has deep and psychological moments in it.
I think honestly this story explained much more, than original 1-6 episodes did, which these movie was based. I liked it also that's why a lot more.
Pacing was maybe little too quick, but I don't think it was problem, because it was meant to be recap movie overall.
Art - 10
DAMN! Is this really Evangelion what I saw o.o animation made like huge changes from SD to HD quality.
It's beautifully detailed EVA's with Neon colors added, and it made nice color splash with bright and soft colors. It also used nice reflecting effect and some light flashes.
I liked a lot how they made flashbacks look, but major changes were seen in Angels. 3th Angel looked actually scarier than in Tv-Series , but 6th Angel was just creative work they used for updating his model. That design, OMG it was so awesome. Those were mostly cold colors but that blue ice colors gotta love it.
Not so much impact with bombs but smoke effect were also nice bonus. I also think background art will also get's mentioned here, It's just superb.
Sound - 10
Music also had major improvements, like instruments updated with live music it sounded more clearer and nicer too.
However I kind of liked that old battle theme they had with original Tv-Series I didn't so much liked this new one. But other than that it was great listening experience.
Ending theme was also enjoyable, because it describes this movie really well with words that it has to offer. Kind of catchy song I would have to say, and nicely paced with drums.
The Characters - 8
The Characters maintained it original position, like they should be in EVA series. There wasn't any major happenings with them. But I noticed that Gendo was maybe a little more kind, than he was in Tv-Series.
Also, if people says Shinji is whining crybaby in Tv-Series, I would say that he wasn't so crybaby in this one all the time. Of course he had still hard time and problems, but still maintained his position well.
Enjoyment - 10
Have to say I really enjoyed this movie. It gives nice atmosphere for viewer and, also explains some stuff better than what Tv-series did. And who wouldn't liked those stunning effects, which they totally delivered and emotional music.
Overall - 10
Overall Evangelion 1.0 is nice rebirth for EVA series, and with it's updated concept it promises to deliver those same EVA moments, but with even better than usually. It's definitely can make series feel uneasy after those changes, and also give some new hope for upcoming movies.
