It wouldn't be in anyone's best interest to watch a kid's animated musical film on a decision made by themselves, but for this movie, I wouldn't look at you with a tilted head, and open mouth preparing to insult you. Instead, I would smile and jump up and down clapping my hands together because the chances are you probably watched all episodes of My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic before watching this movie. Don't worry I won't judge this movie based on what I've seen in the series. But Let me say a few things that, based on the series, would have really made this movie either shorter or longer...1. If Discord had a bigger role in this movie, it would be very short. 2. Why don't the Crystal Empire or Changelings help out the other ponies. 3. Zecora? 4. Where is Starswirl the Bearded and his pony-avengers? and 5. Starlight Glimmer and The Great and Powerful Trixie are clearly in this movie, why don't they use the powers of friendship that Twilight taught them to help save Equestria. Not to mention that Starlight can be very powerful too...But I digress, I understand that this movie is meant to re-solidify the bonds of the mane 6 and teach kids that yes, friendship is indeed the greatest tool you will ever need. Now that I've gotten that out of the way, let me talk about the movie. This movie really surprised me. I avoided this movie and thought it was a joke, like anyone else who wasn't a kid and was just waiting to see Blade Runner 2049. But after watching the show, and even the equestria girls films, I thought that I was ready to watch this film. I'll admit, there are some moments where I thought the comedy was only meant for kids. If I laughed at Pinkie Pie having a hallucenigetic experience in the desert or Rarity taking the time to admire herself in a mirror as she is falling out of an airboat, I know that I would be lying to myself. As far as comedy goes it wasn't something that would even get a chuckle out of me. But really? Why would I praise this movie highly then? My Little Pony has been known to put things on the show that seem to be too frightening and intense for something made for kids. What I'm trying to say is, This franchise has BALLS. I guarantee that as you watch the movie, there will be a moment where you can't believe this got put in a kid's movie. But then again, An American Tale was approved for kids despite everything in that movie being depressing. Of course I like the way the filmmakers approached the film because this is the movie, and you definitely want to go big. The main focus of the movie is, as I said, the Mane 6, Princess Twilight, Pinkie Pie, Rarity, Rainbow Dash, Applejack, and Fluttershy, plus Spike the Dragon, going to go get help after Tempest Shadow, A female-pony version of Kylo Ren, takes over Equestria, (Technically, just Canterlot) in the name of the Storm King. The great thing about this is that the movie is an adventure. You follow the heroes as they go get help from the Queen of the Hippogriffs. This allows them the chance to meet new characters as well as get more celebrities in the My Little Pony universe. And it works, because after all the Mane 6 making friends is what they do best. Singing is something they do well too. The songs in this movie are great. You will probably have one stuck in your head after watching the movie.
I'm glad that someone thought about making another movie for My Little Pony. This film continues to give the franchise a good reputation, for fans and those who are just being introduced to it.
Review of My Little Pony: The Movie
