Sephirose
Since: May, 2009
05/23/2011 00:00:00
This is such a good review! You really hit the nail on the head when it comes to this series,
You know that place between sleep and awake, the place where you can still remember dreaming? That\'s where I\'ll always love you.
SgtFrog1
Since: Jan, 2010
05/29/2011 00:00:00
That first paragraph gave me chills! It describes the "mane six" so well, contrasting their greatest strengths and inner demons!
You know someone's going to read this out of context and say "Whoa, this sounds epic! What's the name of this series?" and then he's gonna be like "This is the latest series in the 'My Little Pony' franchise?!" And then, for the heck of it, he'll watch the 2-part pilot..and then...he will join the herd.
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Do You Believe In Magic?
Love. Hatred. Revenge and forgiveness. Kindness and jealousy. Temptation and redemption. Selflessness and vanity. An introvert learning the ways of the world, one awkward step at a time. A responsible, honest worker whose pride is both her greatest strength and weakness. A fiercely loyal friend whose ambition and skill is matched only by her arrogance and insecurities. A seemingly meek caregiver hiding an incredible and often terrifying resolve. A creative and generous soul held back by impossible standards and an obsession for perfection. A lively embodiment of revelry whose cheerful façade is at odds with her need for acceptance.
A group of friends who, despite being flawed individually, make a stronger whole.
That’s what makes Friendship is Magic so compelling. It'd be easy to assume the cast as mindless stereotypes; no one expects much from kids’ programming anymore. Especially from something like My Little Pony. Rather than forcing its audience to settle for generic characters, the show provides remarkably diverse and well-rounded protagonists. None of them are perfect; not only are the virtues of their personalities explored, but the inherent flaws and implications as well. It’s best demonstrated in episodes like Dragonshy, which highlights the best (and sometimes worst) of what each pony offers. Not to mention Party of One, which manages to be both hilarious and slightly terrifying simultaneously. It’s hard to find that balance – some episodes fall short of it – but the quality of the writing has set (and frequently meets) a new standard for cartoons.
It was clever to use Twilight Sparkle as the central character; her social ineptitude and willingness to learn makes her the ideal hero for a show about morality. More importantly, the episodes rarely sacrifice the storytelling for their given messages. Take Suited For Success for example; it takes something as bland and cliché as a fashion show and subverts expectations with a fine blend of music and comedy. Or Bridle Gossip, which, despite its obvious lesson, has some of the funniest and entertaining moments in the season. With strong writing, clever jokes, several homages and references, slick animation, and some truly brilliant and catchy music, Friendship is Magic makes for a fun and rewarding experience.
Give it a chance.