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Evangelion: 1.01 You Are (Not) Alone - Movie |  | Director: Mike McFarland
Actors: Allison Keith-Shipp, Spike Spencer
Studio: Funimation Prod
Category: DVD
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Rating:  19 reviews
Sales Rank: 27219
Format: Animated, Color, DVD, NTSC, Widescreen
Languages: English (Subtitled), Japanese (Original Language), English (Original Language)
Rating: PG-13 (Parental Guidance Suggested)
Region: 1
Discs: 1
Aspect Ratio: 1.78:1
Running Time: 98 Minutes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.3
Dimensions (in): 7.5 x 5.3 x 0.6
MPN: 704400098819
UPC: 704400098819
EAN: 0704400098819
ASIN: B002KYIAJ2
Release Date: November 17, 2009
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Studio: Funimation Prod Inc Release Date: 11/17/2009 Run time: 98 minutes Rating: Pg13
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The eagerly anticipated Evangelion: 1.01 is the first installment in a four-feature retelling of Hideaki Anno's watershed series Neon Genesis Evangelion (1995). Anno has said he is re-creating Evangelion as he wanted it to be initially, unconstrained by technological and budgetary limits. The first film covers the same material as episodes 1 through 6 of the series: In 2015, 14-year-old Shinji Ikari arrives at the headquarters of Nerve, a scientific organization that represents humanity's last defense against the Angels, mysterious beings bent on destruction. Assigned to pilot the gigantic cyborg Evangelion Unit 01, Shinji proves a reluctant, neurotic hero, whose problems are rooted in his estrangement from his father. Anno was able to rehire most of the staff from the original series, but the use of computer graphics enables the filmmakers to amp up the visuals. When the army deploys an array of tanks, planes and missiles against the Angel Sachiel, the viewers sees the ranks of ineffectual machines moving into position--and being destroyed by the Angel's terrible power. Operation Yashima, the climactic battle with the Angel Ramiel, ends the film. In the television series, this Angel was just a blue tetrahedron; in the film it reconfigures itself into a fantastic array of geometric shapes. Shinji's destruction of the Angel with an experimental "positron cannon" eclipses the earlier version. The entire Japanese voice cast returned for the remake; in the English dub, Alison Keith and Spike Spencer re-create their roles as the exuberant Misato and the angst- ridden Shinji, while Brina Palencia capably takes over as the distant Rei Ayanami. The tighter story-telling and dazzling visuals of Evangelion: 1.01 will win over even skeptics who doubted whether there was any need for yet another version. (Rated PG-13: violence, nudity, alcohol and tobacco use) --Charles SolomonStills from Evangelion: 1.01 (Click for larger image)
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Showing reviews 1-5 of 19
 Rebuilding a legend November 24, 2009
Antonio Peace
7 out of 8 found this review helpful
Let me start by saying that while I love the Evangelion franchise and legacy im by no means an expert on the subject, 95% of the symbolism and double meaning still goes over my head even today, but my love for this franchise should not be questioned. If I say something indicating a lack of knowledge and has been explaned somewhere before please forgive me.
If you are a fan of the original build of Neon Genesis Evangelion and are worry of this just being a rehash or if your just not sure it does the series justice, than lay your fears to rest. While alot of the action remains unchanged from the original few beginning episodes, this film sets a tone for the changes to come in the Rebuild as well as provide a whole new feel to what you may be used to.
For starters Shinji for the most part is the same depressed, lonely, self loathing individual he was in the original build, except now he projects his feelings more verbally to those around him, mainly towards Misato, and at times seems like a real a hole. Misato's personality during her earlier interactions with Shinji remains the same but as the movie progresses, she acts more like an irritated stepmother toward a disobedient child towards Shinji, I must admit I was taken aback by it at first but Shinji's new demeanor almost requires her new personality. Rei is almost excactly as she was in the series, you never even really notice she has a new voice actor, except her peronality seems more peaceful now dispite her still being somewhat cold. Gendo believe it or not seems to care even less for Shinji than he did in the original series. Ritsuko hasn't changed from the original build except her voice actor which is much more apparent than with Rei but still not horrible. That's just a brief description of characters that make an appearance in the movie that had a significant impact on the series. If I left anyone out I apologize, though some I left out because where some characters became more important chronologically in the series, that point in the Evangelion timeline may not have been reached or included in this movie.
I need to talk about the scene where Shinji walks in on Rei. It's still in the movie as someone stated in another review, but where as some people feel that there was no need for the scene, I have to disagree with them. This scene was in actuality Rei and Shinji's first real introduction to each other, it gave them both a chance to kind of gauge each others personalities. It was also the first time you could actually connect a scene with the Oedipus Complex used alot in peoples Shinji character discriptions. In my opinion, it's one of the most important moments in the Evangelion series.
Evangelion: 1.01 You Are (Not) Alone, is a fresh take on a legendary anime, that I feel will please die hard fans and newcomers alike. My only real complaint is that Shinji just doesn't seem to have that same blood curdling scream that sent shivers down your spine like he did in the series. I recommend this movie to fans of Evangelion, newcomers looking to be apart of this amazing franchise without spending an arm and a leg for the original series and movies,and to anime fans in general. I hope I made this review helpful enough to help with anyones decision on buying this movie.
Revisiting the revolutionary classic November 18, 2009
T. Ching (SA, USA)
3 out of 4 found this review helpful
I remember watching the entire neon genesis evangelion series as a kid. I remember everything from the insanely catchy intro to the completely authentic scream that Megumi Ogata delivers as Shinji. What I remember best though is the overlying tug of emotions between Shinji, Rei, Shinji's father, and Misato. If you have been a fan of Evangelion, there is no need for me to convince you that neon genesis evangelion was a masterpiece. But what of the film release, you are (not) alone?
Let me start by explaining that this is not a new film with new animation on the characters - it's a remake. To be honest it really isn't anything you haven't seen in your old vhs collection. But that's where everything matters - add in a fresh palette of colors, put in smoother framerates and more vivid animation - and suddenly you see something different. That's the case for me. For one, I enjoyed the visuals and the beautiful settings that are presented in v. 101. There is one scene that was added that I feel made my purchase worthwhile - the fight scene between the 6th angel (blue cube angel). It is completely remastered and redone to be the epic fight hideaki anno always wanted to present. Other parts really make this remake worth your viewing and purchase - but you have to see it for yourself to understand the scope and grand epic that this title undertakes.
The summary:
Overall you'll feel like you are watching a remastered and redone Neon Genesis Evangelion. You WILL be disappointed if you were expecting a new film with cgi fight scenes. However, a fan that goes for this sort of remakes (like me) will be all over this film and craving to watch it multiple times. Do yourself a favor and try for yourself to see if this film matches your expectations. As for me, I'm all ready for you can (not) advance, v. 2.01 already.
the masterpiece...again January 21, 2010
C. DONALDSON II (OREGON United States)
2 out of 3 found this review helpful
Well, this must be the 5th release of Evangelion in the last decade, but as such, is a nice re-imagining of the classic story. This is the first six Evangelion episodes smooshed into a movie, remastered for widescreen and lovely to look at. It cuts out some sidearc BS in favor of the action, I understand this is part 1 of a 4 part movie series, so I'm quite looking forward to Part 2
A gift to those already in love with the series November 30, 2009
HunterGonFreecs (Ft Lauderdale, FL)
1 out of 2 found this review helpful
I just wanted to say one thing: this re-up of Evangelion will absolutely, positively not change anyone's mind. If you hated the original series, there's still nothing here for you. However, if you loved or even just liked the original (like myself), then 1.0 is like a dream come true. The animation is superb, and while there aren't any huge changes to the story (it's still pretty much the same, scene by scene), they did adjust, add, and subtract just enough to make it all alot tighter and more compelling. This is the definitive version that all newbies should check out. Everything else has been said quite well by other reviewers. Enjoy.
good movie December 16, 2009
Ted Cooper (Indianapolis, Indiana USA)
1 out of 2 found this review helpful
This was done well some of the obfuscation from the original movies are gone but it still allows the story to flow.
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