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by EmilLang1000 » Wed Oct 11, 2006 11:37 pm
I've heard some people refer to it as the "Happy Evangelion" which is, frankly, somewhat fitting. The show definitely is up there in the category of "ultra-mind-fuck" at times, is beautiful all the way through, but unlike Eva, where a sense of nihilism and cynicism run rampant through most of episodes 25, 26, and End of Eva, Episode 49 and 50 are upbeat. You know how it's going to conclude from the end of the first act, but you don't care. You want to see it happen with your own eyes.
I'll say this - for those of you whom are into the "obsessively complex finales with deep meanings rooted throughout" you'll hate it. From a writer's view, it's fairly flat and lacks any and all real conflict; however, from a filmmaker's view, it's a masterpiece. The emotions of the characters are projected right onto you, and the climax is a beautifully touching.
So, to compare:
Evangelion - 10/10 Mind-fuck-o-meter, 9.0/10 Quality. Recommendation: Watch End of Eva if you feel like cutting yourself for hours afterwards while having deep philosophical discussions with other emogoths.
Eureka - 7.5 Mind-fuck-o-meter, 10/10 Quality. Recommendation: Watch Episodes 49 and 50 if you feel like hugging your dearest loved one for hours afterwards because of renewed faith in your love for them, or if you're trying to work up the courage to tell someone you love how you feel.
You know what they say: "when life gives you a T-Rex, go ninja-kick it in the head." - Rayne Summers, Least I Could Do
Proud to be a Jenova's Witness - WWSD (What Would Sephiroth Do?)
There were points when the mood of the show made my mood for the rest of the day. If it was a sad episode, I'd be depressed. I finished the series in about March or so, back when there weren't many fans. I'm so happy other people like it! I recomend that you don't watch it on Adult Swim. This show needs to be marathoned!
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