This is my second Cirque du Soleil show and I loved it. Although I didn't fully understand the story plot, I was just fully immersed in all the acrobatics and water action.
The prices do seem a bit pricey, but you can always do some search online and find random deals for as much as 20% off. So this does help a bit.
Also, there is no intermission and it's a full 1.5 hours so plan on not going to the bathroom or anything until after the show.
Some of the "fillers" just didn't fit at all into the whole O experience, but I guess they have to do what they need to do, to get the real acrobats where they need to be. But at least the fillers didn't take up too much time and did not distract you from the main show.
Overall, it was a great experience. I would definitely do this again after I see a few more other Cirque shows just for comparison.
Again, go search for some discounts online!!!