When I first heard about this movie in a magazine, it was the most popular motion picture since the series. I wanted to get this for my collection, and I did. My father bought me the collector's edition for Christmas and I enjoyed it.I know that this movie does not follow the series, and the storyline is different but is not the same as the series. It was cool to see some of the characters from the show, and of course the Guymelef Escaflowne. I know it's a shame we never get to see Allen's Guymelef Sherazade in the movie, and of course the flying ship, the Crusade. Another thing, I liked about this movie is the music. I do like the Escaflowne theme, and some of the new music that was never used in the series. The movie also have the same voice cast that did the series and I do believe they did a good job. So in closing to this review,if you like the series,then you got to see this movie. You'll see what I mean,and it's the best.