Differences in iMovie '09 compared to '08

I currently have iMovie '08 version 7.1.4. I want to be able to do more with iMovie instead of just basics (like having text scroll vertical rather than just horizontal, etc). I want to go further with movie making (for personal, not professional use) so what is the difference between the iMovie '08 & '09 from a customer perspective? Is it worth it? Should I make the upgrade or switch to a different program all together?

imho, iM08 was just a demo of the new app's interface - no 'full' editor, way too much features missing.
compare your version with http://www.apple.com/ilife/imovie/whats-new.html
simple things as cut-aways, slow-mo, complex themes, maps, pic-in-pic, etc. etc.
.. Is it worth it? Should I make the upgrade or switch to a different program all together?
every penny.
or dare the plunge to FinalCutExpress.. a professional editor, with a very steem learning curve (buy a book from Tom Wolsky) but simply fantastic.

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See the attached screen grab
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