Postby hui43210 » Mon Mar 08, 2021 11:56 am
It's pointed out in the Reddit thread but Misato has literally turned into Gendou. She ignores her own son due to the grief of losing the one she loves etc. The ending also gives me SSSS Gridman vibes, which itself felt like it had some of the same themes of Evangelion.
Also, why it obviously isn't as poignant as EoE, it's essentially a happier version of EoE as others have said. But, from my pov, doesn't this movie reaffirm the message of EoE? Because Anno made the choice to go on living even in his most depressive days, it allowed him to finally reach the point where he is in a much better place today. This film, as well as Godzilla and Ultraman, are the results of that. In that way, I think this story works as an excellent compliment to EoE.
I mean, predictability is the central attraction and the narrative hook that we've all come to expect from the Evangelion franchise. How come Anno can't realize this? Twice? - FreakyFilmFan4ever