Sword Art Online the Movie: Ordinal Scale

Before you watch this movie you need to watch SAO and I personally recommend to watch GGO directly afterwards.

So GOOD

Nice movie

It's nice, but the world of SAO still doesn't grab me.
There are some really good ideas, but I'm not particularly drawn to it.

Rating: 8/10 ⭐️

Threw this on because I live for Action RPGs and wanted to see the crew handle AR. Honestly loved how pulling the game into the real world brings high stakes and awesome nostalgia.

What Worked:
• AR combat makes the boss fights feel grounded and physically intense.
• The original crew teaming up for the Floor 100 battle totally blew me away.
• Kajiura’s soundtrack is gold; the idol songs mixed with battle music completely pop.

The Friction:
• Asuna’s memory loss subplot really dragged for me in the middle.
• Kirito suddenly becoming a real-world physical powerhouse in days felt far-fetched.

Verdict:
Watch if you love Action RPGs and want an emotional SAO reunion. Skip if you haven’t seen the first two seasons.

Good