I really wish I could have seen this in a cinema as the Hollywood like format of this movie would of suited that medium perfectly. Great movie, great storey-arc, brilliant character-arc's and good execution. It does help if you have seen the TV-series, or at least read the light novel, but even if not you should find a lot to enjoy. The only negative is the story is drawn out at points, but not so extreme as to detract from the experience. Watch this on a big screen, you will not regret it.