Look this movie isn't a blow them up, shoot-em-up, action oriented Anime fan looking to see some cool effects is going to want to see. This is a story about friendship and how you deal with changing circumstances and moving forward. Liz and the Blue Bird under the direction of Naoko Yamada takes a fairly simple story and puts it into a beautiful setting and with great visuals and score and music to soothe the senses.... This movie isn't for everyone, to a point its a bit experimental but after its slow start and introductions of the characters you really do get enveloped in the story...
And can I say if you are Hibike! Euphonium fan I think you will absolutely love it....Especially if you were really into the 1st 5 episodes of S2. If you are doubting whether you should watch this don't! Go see it!
As for where this ranks in the pantheon of Yamada films: Its 2nd to me, behind a Silent Voice, and ahead of the K-On! Movie and Tamako Love Story, and I loved every single one of these films....so its they're in good company.
