tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1106648781852702786.post6438190332486291194..comments2023-11-10T00:18:38.053+00:00Comments on A.T.D.I.: My Little Apple: Frienship is Magic "Apple Family Reunion" ReviewJames Corckhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16994731268585922124noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1106648781852702786.post-57866335211753607902012-12-28T07:19:56.094+00:002012-12-28T07:19:56.094+00:00The episode made me cry too.The episode made me cry too.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1106648781852702786.post-86985044413876425872012-12-26T12:40:35.463+00:002012-12-26T12:40:35.463+00:00One particular reason I liked this episode was bec...One particular reason I liked this episode was because of how re-watchable it is even after Christmas. It's clever how they made an episode which feels very Christmassy, with the themes of family togetherness and a big reunion at one time of the year, without the Xmas tropes of the snow, the Xmas decor and the Xmas visuals. Maybe it was when they released the episode that this struck me as clever scheduling for the holiday season. At least you don't have to watch it at that one particular time of the year for it to 'feel right for the holidays' you know.<br /><br />Overall, it was a solid Apple Family episode. No thrills, no bullshit, honest and straight-forward, just like the Apples themselves.Brewermannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1106648781852702786.post-67477676550364307592012-12-25T22:42:54.443+00:002012-12-25T22:42:54.443+00:00When I first watched the episode, I enjoyed it for...When I first watched the episode, I enjoyed it for what it was and my first impression was much like your opinion, that it was just an above average episode. The more I thought about what I saw and the more I revisited moments in the episode, the more it grew on me, including the song (not a huge fan of country style music). Now I'm considering it one of my favorite episodes of the season, maybe even the series, which shouldn't surprise me as these type of episodes always connect more with me than the more situational/action type episodes.<br /><br />The most common complaint I hear about this episode is that it's slow or even "boring." I think that may be true for some people due to tastes, but the episode's like that for the right reasons: to really tie into the moral and situation of the episode. If it had tried to interject more scenarios or more talking, it would have lost its balance and focus on what the episode and the show is about. It kept its focus on what really mattered, the family, which made the lesson hit even harder.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1106648781852702786.post-15018574471346929562012-12-25T19:13:24.498+00:002012-12-25T19:13:24.498+00:00Well, I... I just can't find any point where I...Well, I... I just can't find any point where I disagree with you here.<br /><br />So let me just congratulate you with my usual formula: as always, great review.<br /><br />Simontheb<br /><br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1106648781852702786.post-85166486941184795822012-12-25T16:43:33.557+00:002012-12-25T16:43:33.557+00:00Not even a mention of Octavia's cousin playing...Not even a mention of Octavia's cousin playing the fiddle? I am disappoint :P<br /><br />I didn't get the thing with the shooting stars at first. I thought it was just a nice visual effect. Then after the episode I realized we didn't see AJ's parents anywhere. Then Sibsy confirmed the nod, and Lauren again affirmed her belief that they were dead, and I was just in shock.<br /><br />You know, for kids!Helios Eusebiohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14475137140176237054noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1106648781852702786.post-19188441327302356762012-12-25T10:11:49.047+00:002012-12-25T10:11:49.047+00:00Oh gosh what is with me.
Again, I have cried at a...Oh gosh what is with me.<br /><br />Again, I have cried at a pony episode - and this time with only with one episode in between. Maybe I'm just feeling overly emotional lately; because reading this review (especially about the shooting stars being Applejack's parents - I would NEVER have understood that) is making me tear up too. <br /><br />But really, that part where the barn is destroyed and Applejack is absolutely heartbroken it just... ugh. Her voice actor was FABULOUS in that moment and I have to wonder if she was tearing up for real in the studio during the recording. And it's not hard to know how Applejack feels - I mean, we all have those moments when we try to plan something amazing and it all just comes crashing down around us by well... life's circumstances. And it kind of draws back to the Applejack of Season 2 in that episode The Last Roundup with the whole issue of failing those around her. <br /><br />Gosh, I am some emotional little nut over here I guess xD I need more sleep.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1106648781852702786.post-39637683249580680462012-12-25T05:57:17.842+00:002012-12-25T05:57:17.842+00:00Once again, good review, even if I don't agree...Once again, good review, even if I don't agree with all your points. Below is my opinion on the episode.<br /><br />It's great to see an episode centering on Applejack, and let me just say that this was a pretty great episode for her. She was well-characterized in this episode. It does show just how determined she was to make the reunion the best reunion ever. However, I was hoping that she would have gotten more character development. Also, Applejack finally got her own song! Woohoo! However, it wasn't one of the best songs in the series. It was just above average. It wasn't too bad, it wasn't too good.<br /><br />I liked that they expanded a bit more on the history of the Apple Family at the beginning of the episode. Also, seeing several Apples, especially Babs Seed and Braeburn, from the first episode returning along with some new ones was a treat. Speaking of Babs Seed, I loved the interactions between Babs and Apple Bloom. It does show how much her relationship with Apple Bloom has improved since One Bad Apple.<br /><br />Also, I really liked the subtle nod to Applejack's parents by representing them as the shooting stars. The subject of Applejack's parents having passed away is, a dark and serious subject to touch on in a kid's show, and the fact that they are pretty much confirmed to be dead is quite depressing.<br /><br />I do have a few issues with this episode. This episode felt pretty slow paced during the middle of the episode. That part of the episode felt like they were just showing how bad Applejack was handling the reunion. They could have used some of those times delving a bit deeper into Applejack's character like what the previous episode did with Rainbow Dash. If they did that, the episode would've been much better.<br /><br />Overall, I would give this episode an 8.5/10. Although it may not be on par with some of the other Season 3 episodes, it was still a great episode.<br /><br />Rallinalehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07631559249031536203noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1106648781852702786.post-30292814498051111702012-12-25T05:37:57.346+00:002012-12-25T05:37:57.346+00:00That was a good review, and the lesson of this epi...That was a good review, and the lesson of this episode holds especially true for me as I'm visiting with family this Christmas!Dogman15https://www.blogger.com/profile/07298688521112688305noreply@blogger.com