History YMMV / PokemonKyuremVSTheSwordOfJustice

* BrokenBase: While the movie is regarded as one of the better Pokémon movies by fans, there are those who dislike it for various reasons, such as the overabundance of telepathy-using Pokémon (of the five Legendary Pokémon featured, all of them use telepathy), the shorter-than-average runtime, a somewhat thin plot and the Pokémon outshining the humans to the point of rendering their inclusion unnecessary. There are those who actually like the Pokémon overshadowing the humans. Overall, fan opinion is basically split between those who were pleasantly surprised by the movie and those who still found it lackluster.

* LoveItOrHateIt: While the movie is regarded as one of the better Pokémon movies by fans, there are those who dislike it for various reasons, such as the overabundance of telepathy-using Pokémon (of the five Legendary Pokémon featured, all of them use telepathy), the shorter-than-average runtime, a somewhat thin plot and the Pokémon outshining the humans to the point of rendering their inclusion unnecessary. There are those who actually like the Pokémon overshadowing the humans. Overall, fan opinion is basically split between those who were pleasantly surprised by the movie and those who still found it lackluster.

* SuperlativeDubbing: Many fans prefer VicMignogna as Keldeo than the petite, female Shoko Nagakawa in Japanese.

* FreudWasRight: Very much so with the metaphorical 'swords' the Swords of Justice summon, and Keldeo's attempt to summon a sword of his own with his feelings to it not helping. The scene where his horn is broken off just adds more to it.

* BrokenBase: While the movie is regarded as one of the better Pokémon movies by fans, there are those who dislike it for various reasons, such as the overabundance of telepathy-using Pokémon (of the five Legendary Pokémon featured, all of them use telepathy), the shorter-than-average runtime, a somewhat thin plot and the Pokémon outshining the humans to the point of rendering their inclusion unnecessary. There are those who actually like the Pokémon overshadowing the humans.

* BrokenBase: While the movie is regarded as one of the better Pokémon movies by fans, there are those who dislike it for various reasons, such as the overabundance of telepathy-using Pokémon (of the five Legendary Pokémon featured, all of them use telepathy), the shorter-than-average runtime, a somewhat thin plot and the Pokémon outshining the humans to the point of rendering their inclusion unnecessary.

* {{Asspull}}: Kyurem is able to change into its Black or White Kyurem forms at will, without needing to absorb Reshiram or Zekrom like it has to in the games. The only explanation you get is how it can "harness their powers" due to being born at the same time as them, but not much more beyond that.

* SurprisinglyImprovedSequel: Many fans agree that this is the best ''Pokémon'' movie in years thanks to its [[HumanFocusedAdaptation greater focus]] [[InvertedTrope on the Pokémon]] and its decent character development for Keldeo, Kyurem, the Musketeers and even Ash himself. [[http://smartwhenshouting.com/kyurem-vs-the-sword-of-justice-movie-review/ Even those who generally dislike the anime have given this movie positive reviews]].

* FanFavorite: This movie may have done for Kyurem what the [[Anime/PokemonLucarioAndTheMysteryOfMew similarly-loved eighth movie]] did for Lucario, by depicting it as a {{Badass}} BloodKnight. It helps that it was already popular from its mascot role in ''VideoGame/PokemonBlack2AndWhite2''.
** Keldeo too, for being a BadassAdorable, and VicMignogna's casting in the English dub being viewed as a nod to the older anime fans who watch ''Pokémon''.

* EnsembleDarkhorse: This movie may have done for Kyurem what the [[Anime/PokemonLucarioAndTheMysteryOfMew similarly-loved eighth movie]] did for Lucario, by depicting it as a {{Badass}} BloodKnight. It helps that it was already popular from its mascot role in ''VideoGame/PokemonBlack2AndWhite2''.

* EnsembleDarkhorse: This movie may have done for Kyurem what the [[PokemonLucarioAndTheMysteryOfMew similarly-loved eighth movie]] did for [[PokemonDiamondAndPearl Lucario]], by depicting it as a {{Badass}} BloodKnight. It helps that it was already popular from its mascot role in ''VideoGame/PokemonBlack2AndWhite2''.

* SugarWiki/MomentOfAwesome: For Kyurem: This is the first Pokémon in a movie that has the protagonists ''on the run'' the moment it appears, took out the Musketeer Trio in one hit with a well placed ice attack, [[ImplacableMan shrugs off practically every damn thing done to halt him]], and despite Keldeo's best efforts [[spoiler: the guy still won the rematch]].

* SpotlightStealingSquad: The movie focuses more on Keldeo and Kyurem than Ash, Pikachu and the other main characters - [[TropesAreNotBad which a lot of fans actually appreciate]].

* EnsembleDarkhorse: This movie may have done for Kyurem what the [[PokemonLucarioAndTheMysteryOfMew similarly-loved eighth movie]] did for [[PokemonDiamondAndPearl Lucario]].

* EnsembleDarkhorse: This movie may have done for Kyurem what the [[PokemonLucarioAndTheMysteryOfMew similarly-loved sixth movie]] did for [[PokemonDiamondAndPearl Lucario]].

* SurprisinglyImprovedSequel: Many fans agree that this is the best ''Pokémon'' movie in years thanks to its [[HumanFocusedAdaptation greater focus]] [[InvertedTrope on the Pokémon]] and its decent character development for Kyurem, the Musketeers and even Ash himself. Even [[http://smartwhenshouting.com/kyurem-vs-the-sword-of-justice-movie-review/ those who generally dislike the anime have given this movie good reviews]].

* SurprisinglyImprovedSequel: Many fans agree that this is the best ''Pokémon'' movie in years thanks to its [[HumanFocusedAdaptation greater focus]] [[InvertedTrope on the Pokémon]] and its great character development for Kyurem, the Musketeers and even Ash himself. Even [[http://smartwhenshouting.com/kyurem-vs-the-sword-of-justice-movie-review/ those who generally dislike the anime have given this movie good reviews]].

* SurprisinglyImprovedSequel: Many fans agree that this is the best ''Pokémon'' movie in years and a great movie in general, even including [[http://smartwhenshouting.com/kyurem-vs-the-sword-of-justice-movie-review/ those who generally dislike the anime]].

* SurprisinglyImprovedSequel: Many fans agree that this is the best ''Pokémon'' movie in years and a good movie in general, even including [[http://smartwhenshouting.com/kyurem-vs-the-sword-of-justice-movie-review/ those who generally dislike the anime]].

* SurprisinglyImprovedSequel: Many fans agree that this is the best ''Pokémon'' movie in years.

* CrowningMomentOfAwesome: For Kyurem: This is the first Pokemon in a movie that has the protagonists ''on the run'' the moment it appears, took out the Musketeer Trio in one hit with a well placed ice attack, [[ImplacableMan shrugs off practically every damn thing done to halt him]], and despite Keldeo's best efforts [[spoiler: the guy still won the rematch]].

* CrowningMomentOfAwesome: For Kyurem: This is the first Pokemon in a movie that has the protagonists ''on the run'' the moment he appears, took out of the Musketeer Trio in one hit with a well placed ice attack, [[ImplacableMan shrugs off practically every damn thing done to halt him]], and despite Keldeo's best efforts [[spoiler: the guy still won the rematch]].

* FreudWasRight: Very much so with the metaphorical 'swords' the Swords of Justice summon, and Keldeo's attempt to summon a sword of his own.

* NightmareFuel: Kyurem. As if his actual appearance wasn't enough, he has a habit of using an extremely predatory SlowWalk when stalking Keldeo that plays up how far out of his league Kyurem really is.

SurprisinglyImprovedSequel: Many fans agree that this is the best Pokémon movie in years.