Hey and welcome.
I myself am a returner, sort of. Have been away from PC for a long time, from Pokémon a bit less.
And hey, you grabbed the movie reference. There's various references in the story but I kept them simple, it's good to hear they did not go unnoticed.
And truth be told, this story is not that good, I think. There's many better, it takes some time to find but I feel it's a good investment. I guess part of it depends on what kind of stories do you like. There's some oldie goodies buried deep in the forum as well, in general if you are looking for a given type of story, other members will be able to guide you. The fanfiction area has a "general chat" thread you can use to introduce yourself, comment on subjects and ask around.
Good luck with your stay around here!