Evangelion 1.11 English Dub 1080pl
Osoulo Lejeune
I've desperately wanted to get my hands on a blu-ray copy of Evangelion 1.11 and I came across someone selling it for about $130. Definitely never dropped that much cash on a single DVD (or I guess two in this case), but I might make an exception here.
Filed under Analyses, Essays, ReviewsTagged with '00s, '90s, 2007, Anime, Evangelion 1.11: You Are (Not) Alone, Feature Film, GIANAX, Hidieaki Anno, japan, Kara, Mecha, Neon Genesis Evangelion, Science Fiction
In this case, I don't think it's true of Gainax's Blu-ray release of Evangelion 1.11 (also available on DVD) because apart from providing you with the standard Full HD 1080p resolution and TrueHD 6.1 surround sound, it only extends the original 1.01 movie's 98 minutes by a "massive" 3 minutes of new scenes - A lot less than the extra 30 minutes FFVII Advent Children Complete gives you.
From legendary director Hideaki Anno, EVANGELION:3.0+1.11 THRICE UPON A TIME is the fourth and final installment of the REBUILD OF EVANGELION films, bringing an epic conclusion to the story of Shinji and his fellow Eva pilots, with the stunning visuals and thought-provoking storytelling that has made EVANGELION a global pop culture phenomenon.
Misato and her anti-NERV group Wille arrive at Paris, a city now red from core-ization. Crew from the flagship Wunder land on a containment tower. They only have 720 seconds to restore the city. When a horde of NERV Evas appear, Mari's improved Eva Unit 8 must intercept. Meanwhile, Shinji, Asuka, and Rei (Provisional Name) wander about Japan.
The Standard Blu-ray Edition of EVANGELION:3.0+1.11 THRICE UPON A TIME is a two-disc set that includes both the film and a disc of brand-new bonus features, including EVANGELION:3.0(-46h), EVANGELION:3.0(-120min.), character promotion reels, stage greeting, trailers, and more! This edition includes both the original Japanese language version and an English dub.
Labeled 'Evangelion 1.11: You Are (Not) Alone,' this first release in the "retooled," "rebooted," or "re-anything you want to call it" series does not require any previous knowledge of the original incarnations. Fans with extensive knowledge of the original may get more pleasure out of this reinterpretation (another "re" word), but they aren't the only audience who can appreciate this film. They may understand many of the terms used, the importance of background characters or themes, and plot direction, but all of those events will be revealed later on in the series for those patient enough for the payoff.
For newcomers, yes, the random terms and layers of government and hidden organizations with light cameos in this first release may seem somewhat intimidating going in, but even ignoring the few scenes that don't yet tie in to anything, there's still plenty to enjoy in 'Evangelion 1.11.' The action, between Evas and Angels, is tense, and varied, not the typical run-of-the-mill repetitive nonsense that you'd come to expect from 'Mighty Morphin' Power Rangers.' These Angels take on a variety of shapes and sizes, and as such, their attacks and strategies change dramatically. We also get to see Shinji's learning curve in this first volume, so we learn the capabilities of the Evangelions alongside the young pilot. It is somewhat easy to relate to Shinji on the first time through the show as viewers try to make sense of it all.
'Evangelion 1.11: You Are (Not Alone)' is a great new start to the story, though the twists, turns, and new ending to this part of the story may not make much sense to newcomers, who will have to stick with it. That said, those with patience will get a tremendous payoff. Terms like "Human Instrumentality Project" may confuse, while the layered character interactions and hidden truths hinted at will have their payoffs soon enough. Taken on its own, this first portion of 'Evangelion' is solid, but is obviously just the first stepping stone in the greater story, which got much, much better as the show progressed 15 years ago. Hopefully, this second time around, even with the dramatic changes to come, things will only look up.
'Evangelion 1.11: You Are (Not) Alone' arrives on Blu-ray on a single BD50 Dual Layer disc. The menu for this release evokes one of the more memorable bits of music from the series, along with a series of clips from the revamped show. The retail packaging is perhaps one of the best yet put on Blu-ray, with a holographic/foiled digipak that is very, very pleasing to the eye, and even includes a booklet for the show. There are 33 chapter breaks on this release.
FUNimation has been spotty on their anime series, with some very troubling upconverts under their belts that may concern fans, but their handling of 'Evangelion 1.11: You Are (Not) Alone' may very well be the best looking anime put out by the studio, as it comes from the Japanese HD source material. Presented in a 1080p/AVC MPEG-4 encode at the 1.78:1 ratio, this first entry into the Evangelion retelling is as sparkling as its beautiful packaging.
Right now, I want to give FUNimation a big, sloppy kiss. 'Evangelion 1.11: You Are (Not) Alone' may default to English, but this time around, all tracks are created equal. Lossless Dolby TrueHD 6.1 equal.
Following the conclusion of the beloved 1995 television show, the legendary project received new life as the EVANGELION movie series. The theatrical film series began with EVANGELION:1.11 YOU ARE (NOT) ALONE.(2007), followed by EVANGELION:2.22 YOU CAN (NOT) ADVANCE. (2009), EVANGELION:3.33 YOU CAN (NOT) REDO. (2012), and culminating in the finale EVANGELION:3.0+1.01 THRICE UPON A TIME.
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