Much more than I thought it would be. Simple addicting and powerful.
The Normal Mode is very addicting, just like any good simulation game. I love these micro-management games, and this one satisfys my craving.
In Sandbox Mode, the game is very powerful in make simple/moderately complex movies. I can't wait till someone starts utilizing other engines in combination with The Movies to make truely amazing Machinima.
Some of the movies upload the The Movies Online community are really great. I think with this game we will see an increase in the number of animated shorts, as this game/tool makes it somewhat simple to "film" a funny or crazy little movie.