by Leo Comerford on Mon Mar 22, 2004 1:30 am
Yes, I've seen them before. They're pretty nice - unsurprising since the artists haven't departed too far from the original "mecha" designs (apart from exposing most of Unit 1's jaw area, which I don't like). But there seems to be one big change. Doesn't "Kate Rose" appear to be an adult?
Since Weta are trying to make a Hollywood film, it's hardly surprising that they'd want to cut out the jailbait factor. But make the pilots adults and already you've chucked out half the premise of Eva, no?
Of course the film might still be good nevertheless, and in any case it seems to be so early in development that I don't think anyone knows what it will be like yet. But I have a awful sneaking suspicion... If I were a cynical movie person working on this project, I'd prefer to ditch the mad, confused, angry, suffering, inarticulate adolescents for slick, wisecracking badass operators. The Eva pilots as Charlie's Angels, anyone?