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Neon Genesis Evangelion: Death and Rebirth
新世紀エヴァンゲリオン劇場版 シト新生
1997 101 min Japan 12+
★7.3
Animation, Drama, Science Fiction
Director: Hideaki Anno, Ken Andô, Naoyasu Habu
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Description
Originally a collection of clips from the Neon Genesis Evangelion TV series, Death was created as a precursor to the re-worked ending of the series. Rebirth was intended as that re-worked ending, but after production overruns Rebirth became only the first half of the first part of The End of Evangelion, with some minor differences.
Worldwide:
$15,877
Starring
Megumi Ogata
Actor
Megumi Hayashibara
Actor
Yûko Miyamura
Actor
Awards
1 win total
Key opinion
Evangelion: Death & Rebirth is polarized between viewers who see it as a profound, psychologically challenging masterpiece and those who view it as a redundant, poorly paced recap. Consensus agrees that it functions primarily as a niche summary for existing fans rather than a standalone entry.
| Adaptation | The film acts as a condensed, non-essential recap that offers little new material for dedicated fans of the series. | |
| Theme | The narrative delves into complex psychological themes, such as the search for meaning and the nature of pain, which resonate deeply with many viewers. | |
| Acting | The characters are either perceived as deeply relatable, soulful individuals or as selfish, whining protagonists who fail to elicit empathy. | |
| Pacing | The film's slow, contemplative tempo is hailed by some as a necessary framework for introspection, while others find it boring and lacking in sufficient action. |