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Whether you've been a fan of RWBY since the original web series or are just discovering it with this anime, I'm sure we can agree that at the very least, Monty's world and characters have been done justice.
RWBY: Ice Queendom explores Team RWBY's beginning, but shifts focus onto Weiss, expanding on her issues from the original series in a way that allows the rest of her team to shine and expand their characters as well.
Firstly, let's explain that title: Ice Queendom. Anyone who has watched the original series already knows, but for those who don't, allow me to explain. Weiss is an heiress to what ... is basically a multi-billion-dollar conglomerate that is basically the sole supplier of a critical resource in the setting. Raised from a very early age being prepared to take it over one day, she never got to live a "normal" childhood and do normal child things, which would result in Weiss becoming a very cold, closed-off person who doesn't appreciate personal relationships or understand others' feelings. And so she is often referred to as "Ice Queen." And RWBY: Ice Queendom actually creates an original arc dedicated to exploring Weiss' character. During the entrance exam in the forest, Weiss is infected by a Grimm that puts the infected person into a dream-like state, feeding on their negative emotions and traumas until it matures, kills its host, and emerges as a full Grimm. Ruby, Yang, and Blake then have to venture inside Weiss's mind to save her, ultimately discovering her true feelings and insecurities to do so.

I could say a lot more, but I'll wrap it up with this: Don't compare Ice Queendom to the original series. This anime is very well done, and Monty Oum (who had been planning for a true RWBY anime since before he died) would be very proud. Watch it for yourself and see.

First of all, I must say that Ordinal Scale is absolutely a masterpiece. I was on the edge of my seat nearly the whole time. The story is extraordinarily well written. The harem elements that were present in the first two seasons are now non-existent, with the crux of the story being the love between Kirito and Asuna. Sword Art Online may have suffered a big blow to its reputation with the Fairy Dance Arc in season 1, but once again we are reminded of what SAO was meant to be... a story of love overcoming all.

The art was breathtaking. As expected of any ... theatrical production, the animation quality was significantly better than the TV series (not to say that the TV series' animation was anything short of amazing).

The sound... man can we talk about that soundtrack? The sound was just amazing. It gave me constant chills because of how well it mixed with the intense visuals and situations.

We actually see quite a bit of character development, especially in the relationship between Kirito and Asuna, with the very heart of this story revolving around it.

I thoroughly enjoyed every moment of this movie, and wish I could watch it again but it seems I'll have to wait until it comes to Blu Ray.