YMMV / Liz and the Blue Bird

• Applicability: It isn't very difficult to interpret the film's plot as a blossoming lesbian romance, with Mizore in particular going through the same emotions as a closeted teenager coming to terms with their sexuality. Naoko Yamada has stated that she didn't specifically set out to depict any kind of sexuality so much as the heightened emotions of adolescence, but that she wishes to depict LGBTQ+ characters as a natural part of life rather than ignoring them or giving them special treatment, encouraging an open-ended interpretation of the story.
• Awesome Art: There's no denying that Kyoto Animation's work on the series is beautiful, but while the overall style of the movie is deliberately made different from the show, it's no less stunning and vibrant. The Liz and the blue bird segments in particular stand out thanks to the vibrant colors and watercolor painting-like vibes, giving it an 80s anime or children's storybook feel.
• Diagnosed by the Audience: Several fans interpret Mizore as autistic. Signs pointing to this include her having difficulty expressing her emotions (and coming across as morose and monotone as a result), hyperfixations that she easily gets lost in (playing the oboe, feeding the blowfish, reading the storybook), and an anxious tic (running her hand through her hair) that resembles stimming.
• Newer Than They Think: Some Japanese viewers thought that "Liz and the Blue Bird" was an actual obscure fairy tale that the filmmakers integrated into the story. It was created for the film, along with the tone poem based on it.
• Superlative Dubbing: As per usual for NYAV Post's output of dubs for anything they work on, the English dub is well voiced, well written, and impeccably done. Special kudos goes to Laurie Hymes' performance as Mizore, which is considered a major step up from her more divisive work as Lillie.