Review of Neon Genesis Evangelion
Well Finally Finished both Neon Genesis Evangelion and End of Evangalion. Damn i don't really do not know what to think. It is impressive to be sure...especially for something that came out over 20 years ago. but the sheer amount of controversial messages and images within it are just Wow...no wonder this has so much infamous even after all this time that has passed i can see what it is a must see for any anime fan. However that does not mean it is perfect especially production wise...the last few episodes of the tv series are so... mismatched to say the least...u can practically skip thelast two and go for the movie which is the real ending..and than the story there is still so much questions to be asked and few gaps that needed to be answered.
Sure it may have been intention to force you the viewer to make your own interpretation but they could have given us a bit more information about the whole thing. So bottom line i would give the Tv series 8/10 and the movie a 9/10
As for the New Evangelion movies which are reboot as well as going further past the story where the original conclusion ended...i have yet to watch them for the following reasons:
1: I need some time to absorb what i just saw in the original series so that way when i watch the new movies i will be able to make a good comparison between the two.
2: it would be to much trouble to watch them after this..as i would feel like i am repeating myself again...not good when u just watching the first..so i need some time so when i watch it ..i wont be so fatigued and enjoy them more.
3. it is not concluded.....i rather wait for the last movie (good god whenever that will be released) so i can watch it all in one go..and won't be just stuck in a cliffhanger...i guess i can count my fortunes i waited this long to watch the original so i did not have to suffer the long wait in gaps between the releases... a little cruel for those who have been waiting longer but it is a fact so it can't be helped sorry guys.
Bottom line: I think you really should watch NGE if u have not yet ..especially for it's controversial themes as well as it's lasting cultural impact it made for the anime community in general...as well as if u are a Mech fan but that much has been said already XD.