Death was a compilation of the entire series, so that movie-goers who didn't see the series would have some understanding of what was about to take place in the last two movies (which Rebirth continues on into End). Plus, it was a chance for those who didn't quite understand everything that happened in the series to get another chance to see it again (though much of it was gone. Death ran a bit over an hour, I believe).

Then there was Rebirth. It was basically the first half of the "actual" movie (and if you didn't get to see Rebirth and End at the same time, I'm sure your surroundings were rather messy from your head exploding). Where as the ending of the series had an almost upbeat (in an odd sense) manner, it all comes "tumbling down", so to speak in the movie's take on the ending.

End of Evangelion was the last half to the story that was to end everything. This movie was said to clear up many of the questions that seemed unanswered through the series, though it actually ended up creating even more than one could imagine.

Though there really aren't many details on the exact content, it's rumored that when Manga Entertainment brings the Evangelion movies to theaters this next year, it will instead bring Revival of Evangelion to the states. Revival is yet another compilation, but this time it sums up all the movies. There are supposed to be new scenes added as well. I guess we'll find out soon enough.

If you're the person who likes random violence and non-stop action in your anime, perhaps you should steer away from Evangelion. But if you have a very open mind and are ready to take a journey into what makes us human, I can't recommend this enough.

--Lorsavasus