Initially I felt disappointment, the film was lackluster and there were several moments that didn't feel on par with the quality of the original series. This being said, I felt it picked up as time went on.
The film falls just short of an hour, but it felt fitting, and, by the end, I was satisfied by how the story progressed. The characters were the same that I enjoyed watching before, but this time with a more obvious focus on Haruki and Akihiko, as well as Ugetsu to an extent.
In fact, while I enjoyed the progression of Haruki and Akihiko's relationship, it was Ugetsu that really shines in this, leaving me with equal amounts sympathy and dislike for his character.
The music, of course, is still fantastic. The main lyrical piece is, while not as good as the first, still raw and emotional, leading to a climax that was rather beautiful and unexpected.
If you enjoyed Given, you should watch this, while hoping for another full season in the future.
