Story - 9
Plot is generously maintained, and new things are unfolded with carefulness. there is actually many changes even this is another recap movie. Now it also has some horror aspects too. It's paced differently like first rebuild movie was paced quicker these has medium pace in it. Another cool thing, which really was nice bonus to story, were that some people talked in English in this movie also. It definitely made clear that EVA is international phenomenon.
Art - 10
Like in first rebuild movie, this one goes same path but with more detailed backgrounds and realistic landscapes. Not to mention, that eye candy HD with beautifully animated scenes. CG is used wisely with scenes and not to make it look bad either.
Weapons like A.T Field's are more colorful than ever and remodelling some old angels with new designs and symbols that just makes art so unique. Also effects like lasers, flashes, energy balls look really good with various colors they're mixing them with. Finally, all that gory blood really looks like real blood and that's a bit scary part o.O
Sound - 9
These movie seems to use a way more different music choices than in previous rebirth and old movies. It's good still but some scenes they played a little weird music. Choristers are still wonderful and is one of the point that need to be in to make it Evangelion. They used again Utada Hikaru's ending theme Beautiful World, what could be better way to describe it than with this song :)
The Characters - 9
So let's see characters... First, thing I noticed was Rei talks a lot more and it's not so shy anymore, like she was in Tv-Series. Also Gendo seems to only talking less in each movie haha.
Another person who is changed is Asuka, she isn't so angry anymore with Shinji, but actually tries to make "friendship" kind of deal with him.
Kaji seemed to be getting most of screen-time here. It's good thing because he didn't show up in first movie at all.
The one, who however impressed me were Shinj. I mean his like made into different person and he thinks like different way now, You don't see him crying anymore and even noticing "crybaby" status on him. Which is also nice built up for his character.
Now, here is couple of questions: Why didn't they made Shinji like that in Tv-series? was it just to try to prove his status as coward or loser who couldn't solve meaning of his life, or was it because he wasn't ready for it yet, not until right time came for and they changed it in his design and personality.
The new character they introduced us, Mari is sweet and kind girl who made big impact in this movie, even she was only support character. Still his influence I could definitely see it, and she made her character to shine.
Voice Actor - 10
Definitely, all Voice actors did really good job with this movie, especially Mari's voice actor. You could definitely see that she enjoyed her role in EVA 2.0. Another one that impressed me again, was Shinji's voice actor. OMG! those screams and reactions he get's out with his voice, that's just amazing.
Enjoyment - 10
I really loved this movie, it made me feel important and it had just high impact of emotions driven through me. Definitely another masterpiece movie that EVA series has to offer. Highly recommend this movie also for EVA and Sci-Fi fans, or all who wanna get awesome impact through emotions, action and stunning visuals.
Overall - 10
Overall 2.0 does everything even better than 1.0 did. Story is now maintained and pace is fixed, but best part is that EVA will be always remembered in our world, and it's thanks to creator and the fans too.
