Yeah, I just watched the first of the four films, and I actually found myself enjoying it better than the first 5/6ish? episodes of Eva. But from what I read about the 2nd movie, it is definetly going to go it's own way in comparison to the series. So I might end up enjoying it more than the original (mainly because End of Evangelion was one hell of a let down for me personally), but if some of my most cherished moments of Evangelion are gone, then I'll be one sad camper.

Speaking of which, what did you think about End of Evangelion? I actually liked the TV ending better...