I was as skeptical as anyone, but oh my god was it good. I mostly hated the idea of ponies in high school. I thought the human thing was a funny idea for a one off film.
Not much to really say, actually. The story, while simple, is not any more cliche than the show's story. It works thanks to how the characters work off each other, and the humor. Twilight dealing with being a human was hilarious and i also loved the human cameos. It has all the charm of the show, and it NEVER feels like a cash grab. It fits into the story of the show fine, and it even has a few sweet moments.
I even liked the villain. Sure, she was cliche, but she was so much fun. It's obvious the voice actress had a ball playing her, and that's why i liked her. But i will admit, what happens with her was kind of rushed...but also sort of sweet at the same time. And let's be honest...she have more personality than Chrysalis. There, i said it. The thing at the end shows some sort of depth while Chrysalis was just "Take over the world" and that's it. I do love Chrysalis as she was fun and better than Sunset...but i'm just saying.
I admit, Flash was lame. He was pointless and should have been cut out. However, i didn't hate him and he's barely in it, so i was okay. It also bugs me that the human ponies still have color, as it makes them feel less human.
But whatever. I also loved Twilight's devloment, as it continues the story of the show and shows her accepting her princess role that fans hated so much. This made the movie feel connected to show, and that's why i liked. Also, the songs were great too.
Overall, it's not perfect but it is decently enjoyable. It fits more as an extensions to the show, than a movie so you need to watch the show to really get it. Either way, I give a B+, the plus being for the humor an minor elements. Bronies, don't fear. This movie is good.
Human ponies in high school...and it works?
I was as skeptical as anyone, but oh my god was it good. I mostly hated the idea of ponies in high school. I thought the human thing was a funny idea for a one off film.
Not much to really say, actually. The story, while simple, is not any more cliche than the show's story. It works thanks to how the characters work off each other, and the humor. Twilight dealing with being a human was hilarious and i also loved the human cameos. It has all the charm of the show, and it NEVER feels like a cash grab. It fits into the story of the show fine, and it even has a few sweet moments.
I even liked the villain. Sure, she was cliche, but she was so much fun. It's obvious the voice actress had a ball playing her, and that's why i liked her. But i will admit, what happens with her was kind of rushed...but also sort of sweet at the same time. And let's be honest...she have more personality than Chrysalis. There, i said it. The thing at the end shows some sort of depth while Chrysalis was just "Take over the world" and that's it. I do love Chrysalis as she was fun and better than Sunset...but i'm just saying.
I admit, Flash was lame. He was pointless and should have been cut out. However, i didn't hate him and he's barely in it, so i was okay. It also bugs me that the human ponies still have color, as it makes them feel less human.
But whatever. I also loved Twilight's devloment, as it continues the story of the show and shows her accepting her princess role that fans hated so much. This made the movie feel connected to show, and that's why i liked. Also, the songs were great too.
Overall, it's not perfect but it is decently enjoyable. It fits more as an extensions to the show, than a movie so you need to watch the show to really get it. Either way, I give a B+, the plus being for the humor an minor elements. Bronies, don't fear. This movie is good.