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Neon Genesis Evangelion Platinum - Vol. 3

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Binding : DVD
EAN : 0702727102424
Label : Adv Films
Manufacturer : Adv Films
Publisher : Adv Films
Release date : 2005-06-20
Title : Neon Genesis Evangelion Platinum - Vol. 3
Actor : Array
Audience rating : Parental Guidance
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Number of items : 1
Region code : 2
Running time : 100
Studio : Adv Films

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review by: date: 2005-09-30 rating:

Fascinating
This volume sadly only contains 4 episodes, one down from the previous two. Do I detect a bit of a money-grab from ADV? Well, onto the actual contents.

Most of the episodes contained live up to the remarlable standards set by earlier episodes of Evangelion. For me, only Serial Experiments Lain comes close to the substance of this series. In this volume, it becomes plainer than ever that Eva is so much more than an ordinary mecha show. Misato and Ritsuko finally get some substantial backstory and, as far as I remember, in all of the episodes, there are some of the nice little character-driven moments which make Eva so enjoyable.

Episode 11 - The Day Tokyo-3 Stood Still - was really for the action-fans. Without giving away anything, we also get some inside into Shinji's motivations. Episode 12 gives some wonderful backstory and the viewer is once again forced to wonder what Gendo's up to. Episode 13 was one for sci-fi fans and again, more interesting backstory and character moments. Episode 14, however, is the one that really stands out. In fact, I would say Episode 14 is where you ultimately decide whether you love or hate this series.

Episode 14 seems like a waste of time at first, being a complete recap of Angel battles at the start - but the second half more than makes up for it. The first philosophical monologue is present, and there's a whole chunk of plot to keep viewers happy. The first philosophical monologue? Yup. THIS is what made Evangelion so controversal and different. Personally, I loved it - but it's something which you either love or hate. That's the only reason, as well as the reduction in episode count, that I've deducted one star. I can't wait till volume 4!

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