Evangelion: 2.0 You Can (Not) Advance(ヱヴァンゲリヲン新劇場版：破)

Name: Evangelion: 2.0 You Can (Not) Advance
Genre: Animation, Science Fiction, Action, Drama

Japan · 2009
1h 52m
Director Hideaki Anno
Starring Megumi Ogata, Megumi Hayashibara, Yuko Miyamura, Maaya Sakamoto
Genre Animation, Science Fiction, Action, Drama

Under constant attack by monstrous creatures called Angels that seek to eradicate humankind, U.N. Special Agency NERV introduces two new EVA pilots to help defend the city of Tokyo-3: the mysterious Makinami Mari Illustrous and the intense Asuka Langley Shikinami. Meanwhile, Gendo Ikari and SEELE proceed with a secret project that involves both Rei and Shinji. The film was retitled "Evangelion: 2.22" for its DVD/Blu-ray release.

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Boston Globe by

Like a surly teen pilot, you, too, might find yourself bored and muttering, “Honestly, maybe the fate of humanity and the world isn’t important to me, either.’’

The New York Times by Mike Hale

It's strictly for the fans, who will furiously parse the changes in the narrative (including a new female pilot) and the nonsensical stew of philosophical and religious symbolism.

Los Angeles Times by Robert Abele

For the most part, this is the kind of immersive fanboy experience that doesn't suffer wandering attention spans.