The right verdict, and for those who watched the trial realized that the media narrative was completely wrong. Fortunately, eight years of media lies and distortions did not sway the jury. They recognized that this was a proper use of self defense and they came to the correct conclusion.
The behavior of the prosecution team was deplorable. The defense team was right on the law, but their opening and closing arguments were disasters. Despite all of this, the jury did their duty and, in my opinion, reached the right verdict.
Your points are spot on target. That Court TV calls it the "Movie Popcorn Trial" is reprehensible. Fortunately, the video clearly showed angry Oulson's long arm reaching over into Reeves' space at least twice. Clearly assault against an elderly person.
Defense cross revealed that the woman was blind and deaf on the side where she saw and heard Reeves in the theater. Oops!