well i just plowed through the movie. i'ld have to watch it again and the series as well to take in all the nuances. it is more 'simpler' compared to the series and the secret of mishima is revealed rather early. there are a few unique scenes not found in the series - a young haruka, the creation of tokyo jupiter, the ending, etc. overall i wouldn't recommend it for anyone who hasn't seen the series. its too fractured and jumps very quickly between key scenes. seen with the series though it helps answer some questions about the plot.