History YMMV / PokemonTheMovieBlackAndWhite

* {{Fanon}}: Most of the fandom views ''White—Victini and Zekrom'' as the "[[LooseCanon canon]]" version, since Ash being the Hero of Ideals is much more in character for him than the Hero of Truth. This is also consistent with the anime's StoryArc pertaining to the legendary dragons having N as the Hero of Truth and noting a connection between Ash and Zekrom.

* HypeBacklash: When the (dual) movie was released, it generated quite a bit more hype than usual - possibly due to the popularity of [[VideoGame/PokemonBlackandWhite its namesake games]] and the anime series ''appearing'' to [[GrowingTheBeard get a bit better]] at the time, as well as the dual-movie gimmick and limited US theatrical release. Now the movie's largely been forgotten, and especially isn't considered to be up to the standards of the better movies in the series (including its [[Anime/PokemonKyuremVsTheSwordOfJustice immediate successor]]).

* {{Fanon}}: Most of the fandom views ''White—Victini and Zekrom'' as the "[[LooseCanon canon]]" version, since Ash being the Hero of Ideals is much more in character for him then the Hero of Truth. This is also consistent with the anime's StoryArc pertaining to the legendary dragons having N as the Hero of Truth and noting a connection between Ash and Zekrom.

%%* HilariousInHindsight: During the climax, Iris and Carlita escape the Sword of the Vale by "[[VideoGame/KingdomHeartsII getting onto a Hydreigon's back]]".

* TearJerker: Ash's [[DisneyDeath supposed death]], holding Victini in his arms and quietly apologizing to him. He then sheds a SingleTear. It's in this moment that, for the first time in any of these movies and having [[NervesOfSteel faced (and/or cheated) death several times before in all sorts of circumstances]], this is the first time Ash realizes the odds are far too heavily favored against him...and for the first time seemingly ''ever'', for a brief moment, [[HeroicRROD Ash gives up]].

* HypeBacklash: When the (dual) movie was released, it generated quite a bit more hype than usual - possibly due to the popularity of [[VideoGame/PokemonBlackandWhite its namesake games]] and the anime series ''appearing'' to [[GrowingTheBeard get a bit better]] at the time, as well as the dual-movie gimmick and limited US theatrical release. Now the movie's largely been forgotten, and especially isn't considered to be up to the standards of the better movies in the series (including its [[Anime/PokemonKyuremVsTheSwordOfJustice immediate successor]]). Not helping matters is ''Best Wishes'' widely being considered the anime's DorkAge, although this movie is far from the lowest point of the Unova season.

* NightmareFuel: Hey~ wanna know just what [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Altitude_sickness exposure to high/extreme altitudes]] was doing to Ash's ten-year-old body?

* HypeBacklash: When the (dual) movie was released, it generated quite a bit more hype than usual - possibly due to the popularity of [[VideoGame/PokemonBlackandWhite its namesake games]] and the anime series ''appearing'' to [[GrowingTheBeard get a bit better]] at the time, as well as the dual-movie gimmick and limited US theatrical release. Now the movie's largely been forgotten, and especially isn't considered to be up to the standards of the better movies in the series (including its [[Anime/PokemonKyuremVsTheSwordOfJustice immediate successor]]). Not helping matters is ''Best Wishes'' widely being considered the anime's DorkAge, although this movie is far from the lowest point of the Unova season.

* HeyItsThatVoice: Damon is voiced by the same guy who voiced Tobias- how he agreed to voice another Pokemon character after that disgrace is a mystery.
* HumanFocusedAdaptation: One of the main criticisms of the films: by putting
too much focus on Ash and Damon, not having enough Pokémon battles, making Iris and Cilan [[DemotedToExtra mostly background characters]], and having Reshiram and Zekrom appear for a total of ten minutes.

* HumanFocusedAdaptation: One of the main criticisms of the films: by putting too much focus on Ash and Damon, not having enough Pokémon battles, making Iris and Cilan [[DemotedToExtra mostly background characters]], and having Reshiram and Zekrom appear for a total of ten minutes.

* HilariousInHindsight: During the climax, Iris and Carlita escape the Sword of the Vale by "[[VideoGame/KingdomHeartsII getting onto a Hydreigon's back]]".

* HypeBacklash: When the (dual) movie was released, it generated quite a bit more hype than usual - possibly due to the popularity of [[VideoGame/PokemonBlackandWhite its namesake games]] and the anime series ''appearing'' to [[GrowingTheBeard get a bit better]] at the time, as well as the dual-movie gimmick and limited US theatrical release. Now the movie's largely been forgotten, and especially isn't considered to be up to the standards of the better movies in the series (including its [[Anime/PokemonKyuremVsTheSwordOfJustice immediate successor]]). Not helping matters is ''Best Wishes'' widely being considered the anime's DorkAge, although this movie is far from the lowest point of the Unova season.

* HypeBacklash: When the (dual) movie was released, it generated quite a bit more hype than usual - possibly due to the popularity of [[VideoGame/PokemonBlackandWhite its namesake games]] and the anime series ''appearing'' to [[GrowingTheBeard get a bit better]] at the time, as well as the dual-movie gimmick and limited US theatrical release. Now the movie's largely been forgotten, and especially isn't considered to be up to the standards of the better movies in the series (including its [[Anime/PokemonKyuremVsTheSwordOfJustice immediate predecessor]]). Not helping matters is ''Best Wishes'' widely being considered the anime's DorkAge, although this movie is far from the lowest point of the Unova season.

* HypeBacklash: When the (dual) movie was released, it generated quite a bit more hype than usual - possibly due to the anime series ''appearing'' to [[GrowingTheBeard get a bit better]] and the popularity of [[VideoGame/PokemonBlackandWhite its namesake games]], as well as the dual-movie gimmick and limited US theatrical release. Now the movie's largely been forgotten, and especially isn't considered to be up to the standards of the better movies in the series (including its [[Anime/PokemonKyuremVsTheSwordOfJustice immediate predecessor]]). Not helping matters is ''Best Wishes'' widely being considered the anime's DorkAge, although this movie is far from the lowest point of the Unova season.

* HypeBacklash: When the (dual) movie was released, it generated quite a bit more hype than usual - possibly due to the anime series ''appearing'' to [[GrowingTheBeard get a bit better]] and the popularity of [[VideoGame/PokemonBlackandWhite its namesake games]], as well as the dual-movie gimmick and limited US theatrical release. Now the movie's largely been forgotten, and especially isn't considered to be up to the standards of the better movies in the series (including its [[Anime/PokemonKyuremVsTheSwordOfJustice immediate predecessor]]). Not helping matters is ''Best Wishes'' widely being considered the anime's DorkAge, although this movie is far from the lowest point of the season.

* HypeBacklash: When the (dual) movie was released, it generated quite a bit more hype than usual - possibly due to the anime series ''appearing'' to [[GrowingTheBeard get a bit better]] with ''Best Wishes'' in general and the popularity of [[VideoGame/PokemonBlackWndWhite its namesake games]], as well as the dual-movie gimmick and limited US theatrical release. Now the movie's largely been forgotten, and especially isn't considered to be up to the standards of the better movies in the series (including its [[Anime/PokemonKyuremVsTheSwordOfJustice immediate predecessor]]). Not helping matters is ''Best Wishes'' widely being considered the anime's DorkAge, although this movie is far from the lowest point of the season.

* SurprisinglyImprovedSequel: The movie's a lot more well-liked than the ''Diamond and Pearl'' movies and most other movies in the series, although it isn't widely considered to be up to the standards of the [[Anime/PokemonLucarioAndTheMysteryOfMew Lucario]] or [[Anime/PokemonKyuremVsTheSwordOfJustice Kyurem]] movies.

* DickDastardlyStopsToCheat: Victini gives Ash's pokemon power when they're about to lose, allowing them to OneHitKO Ash's opponents.
** Technically not this, since Ash didn't ask for it. He probably should've recused himself for receiving aid from a second Pokemon.

* SurprisinglyImprovedSequel: The movie's a lot more well-liked than the ''Diamond and Pearl'' movies and most other movies in the series, although it isn't widely considered to be up to the standards of the [[Anime/PokemonLucarioAndTheMysteryOfMew Lucario]] or [[Anime/PokemonKyuremVsTheSwordOfJustice Kyurem]] movies.

* SurprisinglyImprovedSequel: The movie's a lot more well-liked than the ''Diamond and Pearl'' movies and most other movies in the series, although it isn't widely considered to be a comparative masterpiece like the [[Anime/PokemonLucarioAndTheMysteryOfMew Lucario movie]] is.

* SurprisinglyImprovedSequel: The movie's a lot more well-liked than the ''Diamond and Pearl'' movies and most other movies in the series, although it isn't widely considered to be a comparative masterpiece like the [[PokemonLucarioAndTheMysteryOfMew Lucario movie]] is.

* DickDastardlyStopsToCheat: Victini gives Ash's pokemon power when they're about to lose, allowing them to OneHitKO Ash's opponents.
** Technically not this, since Ash didn't ask for it. He probably should've recused himself for receiving aid from a second Pokemon.

* SurprisinglyImprovedSequel: The movie's a lot more well-liked than the ''Diamond and Pearl'' movies and most other movies in the series, although it isn't widely considered to be a comparative masterpiece like the [[LucarioAndTheMysteryOfMew Lucario movie]] is.

* DickDastardlyStopsToCheat: Victini give Ash's pokemon power when there about to lose and beat Ash's opponents with 1 hit!
** Technically not this, since Ash didn't ask for it. He probably should've recused himself for receiving aid from a second Pokemon.