The writing itself is very much streamlined with the show which is great if you've been itching for more wacky silly fun from Anya, Loid, and Yor. The slice of life elements of this movie do a pretty good job at entertaining us with the goofiness of the Forgers that fans of the show would be all so familiar with going into this film, while also laying out what makes these characters so loveable and enjoyable to follow for those who haven't seen the show before.
Since Code White is a movie, I assume that the budget given for this film is higher than your typical Spy x Family season, which is evident in a few scenes sprinkled throughout the movie. There are a moments sporadically placed throughout the runtime of the film where it really did seem like the animation team was allowed to go all out and deliver something really pleasing to watch, and something that they probably wouldn't have been able to do in the flagship show.
As fun as this movie was, there was a slight drawback that I had, that being the ending. I get that Spy x Family: Code White is meant to be a non-canon side story meant to please the appetite of fans of the show while also potentially drawing in new audiences, the story does feel a little bit... pointless. I'm not gonna spoil much, but there was a moment that does pass by very quickly that kind of made the entire journey a little bit meaningless. However, it's not enough to hold back the film since the whole point of this movie is to have the main three characters spend more time as a family. That is the core foundation of this series, and this movie is very much streamlined with that narrative.
Overall, Spy x Family: Code White is a fun movie that can be viewed and enjoyed by anyone. If you need something to feed your insatiable appetite for Spy x Family, then this movie will do just that. If you're someone that hasn't seen the show before, then this movie will serve you just fine, and maybe even convince you to check out the rest of this anime
