Recommendation: Approval
Rationale: Even though it claims it is a beta, it is of excellent high end quality (one that would rank high in a contest) and it performs better at "beta" than many cinematics do at full.
Pros:
[x] Interesting plot.
[x] Runs.
[x] AWESOME cinematic skills! You said this was your second time?
[x] Very nice skill overall
[x] Excellent songs! Fit the mood perfectly!
Con:
[x] No victory condition: You have to alt+F4 out.
[x] Cinematic can be a little unrealistic in some parts (how did he get under that gate?! Also, the lifedrain comes on before the portal?)
[x] This map is HUGE! How did you use that much space on a map when the cinematic is so short?