Many references to both gundam seed and gundam seed destiny were included in the movie so a rewatch prior to watching the movie is recommended.
The art for the most part was actually quite good and even the weird lips that Lacus has were easily tuned out with so much great art surrounding it.
the pacing was very fast with much of what would be considered huge focal points if this was a television show and not a movie just glossed over.
If i had only one complaint for the movie it would be how the Voice actor for cagalli was changed. Shindo Naomi (original VA in seed and destiny) did decline the role but no one can replace her as she did such a superb job voicing Cagalli. Nanako Mori (New VA in seed freedom) did try but ultimately was not able to live up to the role.
