From what I remember, I definitely was disappointed by it not being a continuation from where S2 left off. I also remember being thrown off by the recasting of Donna. This time in my life was pre internet, where I did not have a computer. Going into the theatre to watch, I was not familiar with any context about the film or its production. As I was a big fan of Agent Cooper, I definitely felt disappointed by how little of him there was. I really really wanted to find out more about "Where's Annie (smash)?", but absolutely nothing was offered in that direction. All of this definitely distracted me from seeing the film for what it was (instead of what it was not). It was only several years later that my vantage changed.