My Little Pony: Rainbow Roadtrip

I do love the MLP movie, but this special seems to be a bit better. For starters, the film's animation makes a comeback here. Also, the Mane Six are written better than in the movie. ESPECIALLY Twilight Sparkle and Rainbow Dash. Plus, AJ and Fluttershy get to do stuff, a common complaint I've seen from most bronies about the MLP movie from 2017. Granted, there wasn't any villain in the special and the pacing can seem a bit slow at first, but I think this works in the special's favor. Really, you can have both; the MLP Movie if you want some action, and Rainbow Roadtrip if you're looking for a slow, calm trip. Think of it this way; the MLP movie is a log flume ride, and Rainbow Roadtrip is a lazy river. Both are fun in their own way, you just gotta know that one is the more exciting one while the other lets you take a breather. If you want a good time without everything going too crazy, I'd recommend you'd check out Rainbow Roadtrip.

...Which is to say, it's painfully average. The animation is alright (though very different to the show), the two songs are okay, the plot is predictable but passable... you get the picture. It'll entertain small kids, but besides a few good jokes, I doubt it'll have the multi-generational appeal the show has. 5/10

I understand not everyone may have enjoyed the MLP movie, but for those who did this movie is for you. Is a welcome change To be able to see this style of animation again. After watching it however you will notice it will make you think of watching the Wizard of Oz in reverse... you'll understand that after you watch it, lol.

If this is indicative of the future of the franchise, the folks over at Boulder will handle it fine. Exceptionally animated, voice acted, written, I loved this special. Much better than what DHX and the Hasbro writers have forced out the past few seasons. Felt like Lauren Faust's MLP again.

Whereas Pony Life is dull, unfunny, and tries (and fails) to be in with the kids, this TV special just tells us a simple, but cute and well animated story.

Stylistically different from Friendship is Magic, but keeps the heart of the original show alive. THIS is how you rebrand. Too bad they chose to go a different direction.