Sword Art Online the Movie: Progressive - Scherzo of Deep Night

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Sword Art Online the Movie: Progressive - Scherzo of Deep Night

Released Feb 3, 2023

1h 41m

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The world's first VRMMORPG (Sword Art Online) became a game of death. Over a month has passed since 10,000 users were trapped inside the game world. Asuna, who cleared the first floor of the floating iron castle of Aincrad, joined up with Kirito and continued her journey to reach the top floor. With the support of female Information Broker Argo, clearing the floors seemed to be progressing smoothly, but.... Conflict erupts between two major guilds who should be working together -- the top player groups ALS (the Aincrad Liberation Squad) and DKB (the Dragon Knights Brigade). And meanwhile, behind the scenes exists a mysterious figure pulling the strings.... In a dangerous battle of death, there is an assault that differs from the threat, and it will involve Asuna and Kirito...!

Richard Whittaker

Austin Chronicle

Humorless and clunky, for much of Scherzo you'll be desperately hoping for a full-on Leeroy Jenkins moment, just to alleviate the tedium.

Rated: 2/5

Feb 3, 2023

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Phil Hoad

Guardian

Perhaps this works for gamers, or within the context of the larger Sword Art Online mythos, but it seems a painfully rote instalment – a bit like being stuck watching a particularly garrulous and boring YouTube gamer.

Rated: 2/5

Jan 30, 2023

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Debopriyaa Dutta

High on Films

Once you have a grasp of the basic tenets that its world rests on, the awkwardness of the narrative structure is bound to exhaust even the most patient viewers.

Jul 24, 2023

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Emma-Jane Betts

The Digital Fix

This is truly a film for the fans, and if you are up to date with Asuna and Kirito’s story, you won’t just be satisfied with this new entry, Scherzo of Deep Night will also make you incredibly excited for whatever will be coming next.

Rated: 4/5

Jul 23, 2023

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Martín Fernández Cruz

La Nación (Argentina)

The film's uneven narration doesn't build a rapport with the spectator. [Full review in Spanish]

Rated: 2/5

Mar 30, 2023

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Brittany Vincent

IGN Movies

Given that it’s made seemingly exclusively for those of us who are invested in this story, its strange character alterations and sometimes rote story may leave some devoted followers feeling a bit disillusioned.

Rated: 5/10

Mar 1, 2023

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Eligio

got me falling asleep. And also somebody Legit fail asleep watching the movie.

Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars

06/04/23

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Luis

Good movie, but it could've used another 40 to 60 minutes to flesh out more.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

04/19/23

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Retoro

Better than the anime

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

03/19/23

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Dan L

amazing movie for a Sword Art Online fan who craves more from the SAO universe

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/20/23

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ravienl33t

Always love the SAO series, the movie adds more to the story.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/13/23

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Anton

Feels like a few (mediocre) anime episodes stitched into a movie

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

02/12/23

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Ayako Kouno

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Haruka Tomatsu

Asuna

Yoshitsugu Matsuoka

Kirito

Inori Minase

Mito

Shiori Izawa

Arugo

Hiroki Yasumoto

Egiru

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Synopsis

The world's first VRMMORPG (Sword Art Online) became a game of death. Over a month has passed since 10,000 users were trapped inside the game world. Asuna, who cleared the first floor of the floating iron castle of Aincrad, joined up with Kirito and continued her journey to reach the top floor. With the support of female Information Broker Argo, clearing the floors seemed to be progressing smoothly, but.... Conflict erupts between two major guilds who should be working together -- the top player groups ALS (the Aincrad Liberation Squad) and DKB (the Dragon Knights Brigade). And meanwhile, behind the scenes exists a mysterious figure pulling the strings.... In a dangerous battle of death, there is an assault that differs from the threat, and it will involve Asuna and Kirito...!

Director: Ayako Kouno
Screenwriter: Reki Kawahara
Distributor: Crunchyroll
Production Co: A-1 Pictures
Genre: Sci-Fi, Adventure, Fantasy, Anime
Original Language: Japanese
Release Date (Theaters): Feb 3, 2023, Limited
Runtime: 1h 41m