Audience reviews
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Karunya123
Coming from the original Evangelion, I was surprised by how familiar this felt while still feeling fresh.
The movie retells the early part of Shinji's story, but the updated animation makes everything look much more cinematic. The Eva battles are incredible, but I also liked the quieter moments with Shinji, Rei and Misato.
Shinji is still an awkward and confused character, which makes his reactions feel believable. Rei is more mysterious, while Misato brings some much-needed personality and warmth to the story.
The movie is easier to follow than the original series, but it still keeps that strange and slightly unsettling Evangelion atmosphere. It doesn't have the same psychological depth as the original yet, but as a modern retelling, I really enjoyed it.
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Excellent. I believe this is a work that can satisfy both longtime fans of the anime and newcomers alike. It remains very faithful to the purpose of a 'Rebuild', while introducing enough new elements to make the experience feel fresh. Some moments feel more rushed compared to the original series, but this is understandable considering the need to adapt the first episodes of the anime into a single movie. Combined with the addition of new aspects to the more surface-level elements of the story, these changes make the narrative more dynamic and engaging, keeping the viewer connected to the main plot without losing the essence of the original anime.
The animation is gorgeous. In many ways, it reflects the same spirit as the writing, it remains extremely similar to the classic anime while inc…
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Naturally, I judge this movie through the prism of the original series.
The new animation sometimes doesn't match the unforgettable atmosphere of the old series. Sometimes it works out for the best, for example all the techno-futuristic scenes (that were already brilliantly drawn in the original series), or the fight scenes (especially with Ramiel, of course)
However, in the context of the characters and their expressions, the new animation introduces a more cold, realistic trend and it does not work well here. And Rei's character seems to have been slightly sexualized for the fanbase [which is very inappropriate and no fitting in an anime about 14-year-olds].
The plot hasn't changed yet, although I feel like Misato is definitely more sensitive to Shinji earlier.
The music is not as impr…
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I didn't know that it was supposed to be written in english, my pretty large review got erased, but that's okay. My original text was send back to me (thankfully). So, let's translate it (without gpt ou IA bullshit)
This was my first time watching Evangelion, it is complicated to descriibe it...
I've heard throughout the years mixed feelings, a lot of compliments such as criticism, but it was a surprise to me. I didn't even know that there are movies out there about Evangelion. I did not watch it alone and it certainly changed my feelings and thoughts while watching and even after.
So, let's go further, get deeper inside my thoughts maybe...
I watched all four in two days. The first one after my job and in the same week, after a couple of days, at the weekend, I watched the last three. I…
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A lot of reviews will say this movie isn’t very good, but that really depends on how you’re judging it. From experience, this film basically has two different ratings: one for people who’ve seen the original series, and one for people who haven’t.
For anyone who has already watched Neon Genesis Evangelion, this movie works well as a reminder of what happened. It cuts out a lot of smaller details, but those aren’t really necessary if the series is still somewhere in your memory. It clearly isn’t meant to introduce new viewers to Evangelion, but to refresh the story for those who already know it.
Because of that, it easily deserves an 8 for returning fans. If it’s been five or even ten years since watching the original, the movie brings back the story and the emotional weight without needi…
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This interpretaition or remaster of the original is pissed me off so much i need to write down my thoughts.
It contains nice additional scenes what help to understand the backstory, but misses key elements.
Like the contrast between the reactions of Shinji's classmates, and Touji's anger. Or the struggle when Shinji left the base and his encounter with Aida.
And Misato....... what the hell happened with the motherfigure on the cutting table?
This scenes are important to understand Shinjis perspective on the situation and his self-assessment.
Insted of this, we got extended shots from preparation of the positron gun, unneseserly long scenes from the Angel transformations and comicly long attacks (compared to the original series). It looks good -ish... the higher resoulution suits it, but...…
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Back in 2022, I told myself a million times I would watch the rebuild movies. It's now 2025 close to 2026 and now I finally watched 1.0 or Jo. This really isn't much of a review without bringing up the original Neon Genesis Evangelion series because it's literally a reanimation of the first 6 episodes. In fact, I'd argue the movie is slightly worse because of the fact of how tight they had to squeeze in the content in only 1 hour and 41 minutes. Still though, the animation obviously is better and the action is damn cool.
Now, the strengths that made NGE great was it's mystique and lore. We were pretty much left in the dark in the first 6 episodes and now looking back it's all interesting especially watching it again from the beginning. With all the knowledge though, this movie prioritizes…
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Although it greatly limits the melancholic contemplation of the anime, is dependant a lot on the preceding material (although I would recommend watching it only after the series and former films), and sidelines a significant portion of the cast needed to strengthen Shinji as a character, it works well as a retelling that, while seeking to piece together plot fragments of the series – this time without the brutal exposition of "End of Evangelion" and with a more potent, albeit brief, reinterpretation than the "Death(True)²" recap – satisfactorily blends 2D animation and CGI into an exciting epic that, I imagine, will give way to greater experimentation and unprecedented occurrences in subsequent films, given the occasional nudges to the attentive viewer in this movie.
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When I first watched this I brushed it off as a “rehash of the first 6 episodes of the series”. But now rewatching it, this is actually a really great to way to start the rebuilds.
It’s starts us off with familiar grounds while also telling us that this is not the same as the source material, there are subtle differences in the pacing, world building, and characterisation that contrast with the original. As the movie progresses it slowly becomes more deviant from its predecessor, with more liberal creativities, so we know that this is not a rehash of the series with a visual upgrade. Speaking of which, the visuals in this film are stellar, while the ‘90s series and movies have their charm and soul, and look very great, Evangelion has a very seamless transition to digital, (which I can’t…
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Evangelion But Too Shiny
Evangelion: 1.0 You Are (Not) Alone Is a shot for shot remake for the most part, that really makes me appreciate the original TV show much more.
It is no joke, the first half of the movie is a shot for shot remake, and it's not even better looking or better colored.The colour contrast is just not there, I really like the dark colors in the original TV show but, this is just too bright.
The Story pacing is all screwed up. it's hard to care, because many of the plot points are switched and happening so fast, they don't have the same meaning or emotions.
To say it shortly the first hour and 10 minutes are incredibly boring, but then things begin to change and I finally woke up.
The TV Show had time to breathe and really have a nice tempo to it. the movie just w…
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Having been watched the original series years ago, as far as graphics go, this remake felt fresh and just nicely polished overall. But when compared to the original series, it's just not the same feel. The long, atmospheric shots are nowhere to find here, which did a lot for the series' feel and pacing, even though they were originally cost-cutting measures. It really does seem like they tried to cram episodes, and it even feels rushed at some times.
What makes Evangelion great is the psychological aspect. Shinji crying doesn't make him emo, it makes him a kid that has to handle enormous responsibilities. With those scenes shortened and watered down, this just feels emotionless. Evangelion is an artistic series, and art is nothing without feeling. I honestly can't understand anyone who f…
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Hi
If you have watched the Original story in Neon Genesis Evangelion you are already known that the Rebuild such as good idea
To untangle the story, I think the idea of these movies was a good one, and with the succession of diverse works, Evangelion Neon Genesis left us with a big gap in terms of the ending, the fate of the characters, the fate of the world as well, and what exactly happened with the organization and what Shinji's father (Gendo) wanted to do. I also want to clarify some points in this movie. It seems that they combined the first part of the story in the form of a movie, deleting many of the scenes that we relied on to convey to us the characters or even the story and their repressed desires. First, with a distortion, we see that Shinji saw Adam or Lilith, as they say, and…
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WITNESS THE REBUILD OF A LEGEND.
Evangelion: 1.0 You Are (Not) Alone (2007), directed by Kazuya Tsurumaki, Masayuki, and Hideaki Anno, is the first installment in the Rebuild of Evangelion tetralogy, which adapts the Neon Genesis Evangelion (1995) anime series. The story still focuses on Shinji Ikari, a teenager summoned to Tokyo-3 by his father, Gendo Ikari, to pilot Evangelion Unit-01, a giant mecha created to fight mysterious beings called Angels. Under the guidance of Misato Katsuragi and Ritsuko Akagi, Shinji must deal with immense psychological pressure and complex relationships with fellow pilot Rei Ayanami. As the battles against the Angels become more intense, he begins to question his own existence and role in this chaotic world.
It’s been so long since I last watched Neon Gene…
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There is not much to say about this movie, if you enjoy the original series first 6 episodes and want to rewatch then now in a higher definition feel free to enjoy this well put together movie, if you havent watched the original series you may lose some tricks of storytelling that the movie in a limited screentime is not able to show in its full glory, this movie is a starting point of a new history reminding ourselves of what we already knew and enjoyed in the original, so as its own entity it does the job well enough where you feel that its existence is justifiable but not anything groundbreaking or that will blow your mind, just fine.
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The year is 2007. "Neon Genesis Evangelion" has been out for over a decade, and has taken Japan by storm, surrounding the country in an/ almost "Eva-phenomena" for otakus, spawning video games, merchandise, and over 19 million dollars in the box office for its "End of Evangelion" film, even cementing the age-long tale of which girl is better, Asuka or Rei. However, Hideako Anno has an idea to "Rebuild" the series, recreating it after his initial spout of a three-year depression that caused the creation of the beloved mecha-anime. He needs to build off of his original idea, improve, and yet, keep the original idea intact. And the result was "The Rebuild of Evangelion", specifically, the first of a four-movie series.
"Evangelion 1.0", plot-wise, is essentially a shot-for-shot (as well as pr…
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Evangelion 1.11 is quite literally the exact same story as the first bit of Neon Genesis Evangelion, and while it does do their own ending, the same thing is accomplished. What this lacks however, is the time it takes to feel engrossed in the characters of the story. As a first experience of Eva, this is terrible. But when you've already seen Neon Genesis Evangelion this is still a fun watch. The ending is much better handled than the show since it's a movie ending and not an episodic ending. That being said, many scenes look not as impressive as the original due to its reliance on trying to create its own identity by including much more 3D models than the original which was all hand-drawn. Some scenes don't hit as hard due to this small fact. Not to mention that because its in a movie for…
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Neon Genesis Evangelion is my favorite anime of all time. This film, for most of it's run time, is the first 6 episodes of the original NGE, but worse.Most of the shots in the movie are taken 1:1 from the original with different background details and a more toned down color palette. This is until the last 20 minutes or so when there is a major plot divergence and film starts actually doing it's own thing visually. During this final portion the film becomes Evangelion, but different. I just wish this whole movie was Evangelion but different, rather than Evangelion but worse.
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Evangelion: 1.0 You Are (Not) Alone
this is one of the best tv shows i have aver watched and that i will ever watch the artistic talent and creative skill it took to create something so amazing is practically impossible it was a one in a thousand chance that a franchise so constantly good exists. each character is written with a mastery of writing skill making them all entertaining and memorable. the story is the hard sci-fi all anime fans are looking for in the sea of shit that is the seasonal releases now beautifully built and crafted so that nothing is given to you and at the same time everything is given to you which is kept up across 26 episodes 6 films and 14 volumes. in conclusion Evangelion: 1.0 You Are (Not) Alone is a high 10/10.
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I am rewatching the Rebuild films after finishing 3.0+1.0 and I forgot how much I enjoyed them (or at least the first two). would go as far as to say that You Are (Not) Alone is the ideal telling of the first part of Evangelion. Most of the issues I have with the movie are the result of having to adapt the source material, flaws and all — and most of the changes 1.0 makes are improvements. You really need to have seen the original series to enjoy this though, as pre-established familiarity with Evangelion's nonsensical jargon helps when you're faced with the shorter runtime of a movie.
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Rewatching this film after having finished the Rebuilds and I see it in a different light. First of all, I would say that the Rebuilds are a sequel series to the original. Having the context and understanding of the original series is important to watching the Rebuilds, and cannot be as enjoyed without that context.
With that said, I think this is either my favorite, or second favorite of the Rebuild films. The shortcomings I see are all carried over from Eva (generally poor character writing, unexplained details, inane explained details), while much of what the movie does uniquely I see positively. The music is better in this movie than the series due to Shiro Sagisu's work on the new battle soundtracks (with the last battle song meshing incredibly well with the last fight for an amazing…
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