I'm still a little disappointed with the film but I feel it acts as a footnote to FFVII.
The Gaia theory in FF:SW adds more depth to the idea of the Lifestream in FFVII.
As for no links to the FF game ... doesn't Aki wear pajamas with a Chocobo on ... and I'm sure that the Japanese animators' commentary mentions that Bahamut was in as one of the spirits ... or did I dream that??
