i first buy this movie because i have grow up with robotech and absolutely love the macross part of it and plus that i love macross plus and and i think that the original couldnt be that bad . i start the movie and when i finish i be in love with it . one of my first think be that robotech be just the pale copy it be . the animation in macross represent dyrl be great and especially when you consider that this be make in 1984. the music be fantastic ( although a bit outdated ) and realy set the tone of the movie . the mech design be amaze ( and by the way the valkyrie would work in real life if someone just put some money in to the project ) and still some of the cool ever in anime . the story and character evolve in a beautiful way throughout the movie and and they manage to fit the big part of the whole long series storyline into just about 2 hour . buy this anime and if you have any sense for good movie and anime you will love it . very highly recommend . personaly i give it positive .