Ok, so got back from seeing the movie late last night. I can't possibly put in half the effort that Greg did in his amazing review or offer any greater insight, and I'm really bad at meshing spoiler/non-spoiler talk, so I guess I'll just keep it general.
I echo Greg's sentiments of dissapointment with certain parts of the film, and I think that because despite Oda being involved, despite the ridiculously awesome trailer and promotional campaigns surrounding the movie, that's just what it is–a One Piece movie, and at times it seems like things are simplified to remind the audience that (I was thinking mostly in regards to the Zoro/Sanji fights). Anyway, I hope that makes sense?
Regardless, I absolutely loved the movie. I'm kind of a manzai geek so Shiki's antics made me laugh quite a bit (and this was kinda awkward in a not so full theatre of silent Japanese people in Saitama). Despite how the Zoro/Sanji fights played out, I still found them to be badass in their own right. What Greg refers to as the best sequence of the film in his review was definitely the selling point for me, and sent chills down my spine. But most of all, I was just really touched and moved by the ending and how the film had set it up. I thought we were just going to get a typical "here are some badass fights and a little comedic ending", but Oda gave it an extra push that reminds us why we care about the crew so much.
I had prepared myself to be let down, and maybe I was with some fights, but the dialogue, character interactions, and just the way everything flowed has me wanting to see it again.
Biggest problem for me is that I can't pick up my Volume 0 until next week.
Anyway, I wanted to add more than that, but need to head out. Shiki merchandise is a must for me at this point.