It started out well, with a feel similar to other good anime movies as far as the story buildup, the art, pacing, character introduction etc. But as soon as Makoto learned how to leap back in time at will, it started going downhill fast.
First and mainly, Makoto was just annoying throughout. I have watched lots of anime starring teens (which most anime does) and she is definitely the least mature protagonist for her age that I've seen. She was shallow, selfish, completely impulsive and basically acted like she was 12, maybe 13 at most, both in her choices and her mannerisms. Her peers were all far more mature than her and acted like their actual age.
At one point she repeatedly leaped back in time to simply avoid a slightly awkward conversation, which seemed very extreme, especially when it's revealed later on that she supposedly did actually want the direction this conversation would have taken her in her life -- which made her avoidance make even less sense. And even at the end she seemed to not have learned much, wouldn't say what was on her mind, and acted hurtfully immature AGAIN.
As for the plot, there were several plot threads that were left hanging, some things that contradicted each other, and various other things which made the overall story seem like the writers each threw their ideas into a hat and then pulled out a different random idea for each scene.
The visuals were really the only thing I can compliment. And I liked all the other characters, though none were super memorable, except one because he looks and dresses like Kyo Sohma and plays a very interesting role. But I wish I could time leap and get those 100 minutes back.
