Mahou Shojo Lyrical Nanoha: The Movie 1st. The movie is great in all level. As a fan of Mahou Shojo, this story, is just outstanding. The movie takes a different approach from the series and changes in outfit: like Nanoha have more robotic arms instead of all cloth; the fighting scene have more flying than the original series, and it's also widescreen to fit our modern monitors; along with different audio improvements; and different story transition. However, having said all of that, story is the same as the original series. I tend to enjoy the original series a bit more as how the author depictedNanoha as regular girl a little better. Not to mention, I'm not too much a fan of flying a lot though Danmaku is still an awesome idea regardless.
Personal opinion aside though, the story takes a twist like the original series. You learn the truth of everything and how the character deals with such truth and trauma and how the character continues to strive forward; that's a real art of heroism depicted well. Magic development could not be stated any differently. Nanoha initially turned out to be a beginner, who knew nothing about magic, but she wanted to grow. She wanted to improve. She wanted to be the best she can ever be - thus she continued to train.
I have felt many tears watching this movie. I will continue to watch, rewatch, and cry over and over in the world of Mahou Shojo Lyrical Nanoha. There is nothing like it! I give 10 in everything.