Greetings...
I had to go back to find this post, so that I could avoid making an etirely new one.
But, I have just seen the Cam-recorded version of the movie last night and I wanted to place my thoughts about it.
First the link to the movie:
http://www.animetake.com/suzumiya-haruhi-no-shoushitsu-movie/
Its a cam held version, which moves around, you can see some shadows and up-loader *coughs* at one point, plus it gets blurred at times, but it doesn't take away from the film.
I MUST say that after watching it, I REALLY LIKED IT, and to me if this film doesn't redeem itself for the (controversy) over E8, then I don't know what will.
I was very intrigued by the story (not having read the manga) and enjoyed the twists and turn rounds.
Seeing Yuki as she was - was a very enlightening experience and showed a side of her that explains ~ "something" ~ that I kinda knew all along, but wasn't too sure about. ~ I am glad that it was explained.
Haruhi was as herself (as usual) and I was not disappointed, as I mentioned I enjoy her type of character persona. ~ I can say that I was VERY pleased to see that she has that type of devotion to her members of the SOS Brigade.
Both Mikuru's were surprising as well...
Over all the animation, plot, and story was more enjoyable with each passing moment as the movie progressed.
I personally never had an issue with E8, as I saw it differently, than most ragers that came out of the woodwork during that time. ~ I think they missed out on all the subliminal attributes of E8, but ~ hey ~ that's on them.
Would I recommend this film to be watched?... yes, I would.
I was wondering if it would be released soon via this format and I am glad that it did.
Its a good dl movie to watch as the seasons start to change.