tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1106648781852702786.post6478811272655380302..comments2023-11-10T00:18:38.053+00:00Comments on A.T.D.I.: My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic "Filli Vanilli"James Corckhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16994731268585922124noreply@blogger.comBlogger23125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1106648781852702786.post-32297152516181365102014-02-22T11:57:08.970+00:002014-02-22T11:57:08.970+00:00You are welcome. I too post my comments late, due ...You are welcome. I too post my comments late, due to the lack of freetime.<br /><br />You made a pretty good point. I tend to agree with this explanation. Being just perfect makes Twilight really uninteresting. Many people argues that a character should learn every single lesson. However, it isn't exactly the good thing for us, the audience. I, personally, love laughing at the silly things the ponies do.nemderogatoriushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11479519156593310864noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1106648781852702786.post-9784397061325292182014-02-22T10:41:02.936+00:002014-02-22T10:41:02.936+00:00Ahah I'm happy I got read eventhough I posted ...Ahah I'm happy I got read eventhough I posted so late. <br /><br />I share your feelings for Twilight so much. Though she's still my favorite pony. (mostly because I'm stubborn and she has her moments) I don't think it's because she's a princess (I mean I love princesses AND queens) but mostly because I feel her character has grown and reached her final point. She learned quite a lot of lessons, made a lot of mistakes and saved the world... quite a few times. So what comes after that? <br /><br />So yea... maybe it IS the princess thing since it's an "end of adventure" kind of reward. But maybe I'm wrong and she still have room to grow without having to pick up the idiot/distress ball.Cosplaythiefhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03029229856854477286noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1106648781852702786.post-46518384510575166482014-02-21T22:36:02.958+00:002014-02-21T22:36:02.958+00:00I've read your comment this time :)
I had the...I've read your comment this time :)<br /><br />I had the same feeling about Fluttershy in Season 1. However, for now, things changed and she's become a great character (still not my favorite, though).<br />Twilight is the total opposite for me. I loved her so much in Season 1 and 2, but now she is just boring (I suspect, it has something to do with the princess-ness). I hope, we will see her as an interesting character again.nemderogatoriushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11479519156593310864noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1106648781852702786.post-73750523352499487602014-02-21T22:17:09.638+00:002014-02-21T22:17:09.638+00:00Originally, I wanted to write a moderate comment o...Originally, I wanted to write a moderate comment on this episode, but your enthusiasm is so adorable that I can't help but go with it. It is the case when watching an episode is insufficient to completely understand it. Now, I have a better grasp on it, and it is because of you, and that's why I stay up late at night and read this blog.<br /><br />The following part will be somewhat irregular because I'm not going to write about every good and bad points. The good points almost cover the entire episode and you have written down every important thing about it. So, I will just say something about the things that I loved or found interesting.<br />(You may notice that I haven't rated the episode yet; it could be anything between 3+ and 5. This is because I can't decide it now, time will tell.)<br /><br /><br />So, this episode was good in every aspect, except the characters and their interactions ... which was downright BRILLIANT! I'm glad to see something like that.<br /><br />Oh my God, Fluttershy was so adorable and cute! When she was singing and dancing... cuteness overflow. When the others say that she's got the most beautiful voice in the world, it's totally believable.<br />And, we got a brand new line of Fluttershy's ass. She shakes it on the bridge, in the Windows... haha, what kind of character development is it?<br /><br />Though, Pinkie is unduly mean to our beloved pegasus, Applejack and Rarity were completely in character. Rarity was very kind and patient with Fluttershy. It showed her bright side in contrast with the previous episode.<br />Oh, did you guys see who led the Mane 5 when they ran after Fluttershy? Yep, Applejack. She was the one who handled the situation. She is constantly reliable as I stated earlier, and this is why she occupies a prominent place in the Mane 6.<br /><br />The drama, the tension, the comedy and the graphics were fine and smooth too. But still, I didn't feel that the drama or the humor were supposed to be in the focus. That's why I have a hard time deciding what kind of episode it is. Somehow it feels like it is a breathtaking mixture of "Bridle Gossip" and "Hurricane Fluttershy". Everything was mingled into a well-balanced mix and I can't decide whether it is a good or a bad thing.<br /><br />I agree, the story was very smart and creative. It is, how to renew old, not-so-great ideas to produce something evidently great. Nothing felt forced (maybe Pinkie as a narrative device, but she wasn't so bad at all). The ending was refreshingly mature and also very true: you cannot solve a big problem from one day to another. You should start with baby-steps.<br /><br />Maybe, the only one thing that bothered me is the part from Flutterguy's first singing backstage to the horrific moment of her unveiling. It was a bit too long. I expected some conflict right at the beginning during the first or the second song. In this way, it neither stepped up the tension nor released it. Okay, I enjoyed the singing, but I'm still not completely satisfied with this part.<br /><br />In spite of this little complaint, I can totally sympathize with Fluttershy. I know that feeling, the stage fright. Sometimes I have to give talks in conferences and I could be so nervous that I cannot do my best. Believe me, it's something very hard to fight with.<br />So, I can easily relate with the moral. You must overstep your worst fears in order to deploy your true self.<br />If I ever want to explain to a non-brony why MLP is so fantastic, this episode will definitely be a great help for me.nemderogatoriushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11479519156593310864noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1106648781852702786.post-28041835239824946922014-02-21T04:11:35.468+00:002014-02-21T04:11:35.468+00:00Not going to lie. One of the main reason why I &qu...Not going to lie. One of the main reason why I "read and run" without posting a comment is that I felt it wasn't read. That when I hoped to start a discussion no one replied so I figured it didn't matter. Though the totally main reason is because I always end up reading the review days after it got posted. Which makes me believe no one will read my comment anyways. So yea, I guess the "not feeling like people read us" is full circle kind of thing.<br /><br />Still glad you are back.<br /><br />I'm also glad they didn't go around and having Rarity pressure Fluttershy into keeping singing or anything. This episode was great but it doesn't change the fact that Fluttershy is on the lower ending of the favorite mane6 ladder. I never hated her but she's far from my favorite. <br />Cosplaythiefhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03029229856854477286noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1106648781852702786.post-81452174461077788752014-02-20T00:42:28.868+00:002014-02-20T00:42:28.868+00:00I do agree with you on your review, this was a rea...I do agree with you on your review, this was a really good episode and I think this episodes will go down as my favourite Fluttershy episode so far in this season!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14125179751283753062noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1106648781852702786.post-16918816733695084632014-02-18T14:28:12.674+00:002014-02-18T14:28:12.674+00:00Glad you're back. If the cost of reading your ...Glad you're back. If the cost of reading your reviews is to comment on them each week, I'll happily oblige.<br /><br />Great episode. I knew it was going to be special the moment Rarity deferred credit to the rest of the quartet. However, I do wish the Ponytones would've sung a second song instead of doing reprisals the entire way. Maybe they were poking fun at the "too much time to re-arrange" bit.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14524507348198828302noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1106648781852702786.post-11335690446423803542014-02-18T12:01:19.331+00:002014-02-18T12:01:19.331+00:00I am gonna agree. That Fluttershy breakdown scene ...I am gonna agree. That Fluttershy breakdown scene was horrifying.Julien Brightsidehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01724803891742036494noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1106648781852702786.post-70270607106014345572014-02-18T11:48:50.498+00:002014-02-18T11:48:50.498+00:00I really enjoyed this episode and it spoke to me a...I really enjoyed this episode and it spoke to me as a sufferer of stage fright - and stage fright specifically related to my singing, too. I can categorically say that although I work through my stage fright and do public speaking and singing on a regular basis, that no matter how much growth I have, no matter how many compliments I get, the stage fright never goes away - so I love how the end of the episode has Fluttershy still struggling with her problem (though obviously with improvement). Also, as I child of the 80's, I loved the reference to Milli Vanilli in the title of the show. <br />PS1 - I love your reviews - never ever stop. I like them so much that all the way through the episode I was thinking "The pacing and story structure here are great, James is going to love it!". <br />PS2 - More Zipporwhill!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1106648781852702786.post-15418186550124634962014-02-17T23:43:00.811+00:002014-02-17T23:43:00.811+00:00"When the episode wasn’t scary as fuck, it wa..."When the episode wasn’t scary as fuck, it was saucy as hell, and when it was neither it was hardcore."<br />Lol, that is one epic quote. Regarding the episode at hand, I basically completely agree with you. I really enjoyed seeing the cast, and Rarity in particular, casually hanging around and participating in small-town events. It felt very natural.<br />It also crossed my mind that the Ponyville Pet Center was actually just Fluttershy's cottage, and that the fact she needs a fundraising campaign means she barely makes a living. What do you think of that?<br /><br />SimonthebAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04760458390800528875noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1106648781852702786.post-58930261715094899102014-02-17T22:24:51.124+00:002014-02-17T22:24:51.124+00:00YEAH! *Insert Bulk Biceps*
It means that I don'...YEAH! *Insert Bulk Biceps*<br />It means that I don't have to post that infinitely long comment on how I will miss your reviews :)<br /><br />Mini-review-comment-session coming soon.nemderogatoriushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11479519156593310864noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1106648781852702786.post-43302673478015004132014-02-17T20:49:01.555+00:002014-02-17T20:49:01.555+00:00Good to see you again.
And now I can't decide...Good to see you again.<br /><br />And now I can't decide which S4 episode is the best.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1106648781852702786.post-51821964005125521012014-02-17T16:31:24.965+00:002014-02-17T16:31:24.965+00:00I just got into a bit of a rant on Tumblr, so I th...I just got into a bit of a rant on Tumblr, so I think I should add one more thing to the discussion just to blow off some steam: I didn't mind Pinkie's behavior this episode. Some have called her a straight-up bully for putting Fluttershy in a corner (twice), but honestly, that was relatively par for the course for Pinkie. It's easy to pass Fluttershy as the victim in this scenario, but I feel like her reaction was more exaggerated (for effect) than Pinkie's rants.Arturohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07660813614072812727noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1106648781852702786.post-63640452178796271922014-02-17T08:17:50.233+00:002014-02-17T08:17:50.233+00:00Well, should you be added to the Ten Minute Retire...Well, should you be added to the Ten Minute Retirement trope page? <br />LOL just kidding, so glad to have you back and I agree with you. Loved this episode. and also agree with you Arturo altought I do believe that´s kind of the point, that the ponies´ obvious flaws is what motivates the lesson they learn like having Applejack learn to be diligent makes no sense since that´s her whole characther but still you raised some good points. Alesiohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15230792488270133118noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1106648781852702786.post-87064540817393364372014-02-17T06:29:04.946+00:002014-02-17T06:29:04.946+00:00I feel like some fans have an identity problem wit...I feel like some fans have an identity problem with Flutttershy, mainly because they feel that most episodes starring her have very same-y morals, an observation that I don't buy. I feel like an even bigger problem would be the lack of strong supporting roles for her in other episodes, but that's a whole different discussion. Over the course of the series, we've seen Fluttershy deal with rising to the occasion for her friends, not biting off more than she can chew, speaking with sincerity to her friends, not acting on her own accord despite good intentions, being more assertive, finding self-worth, and not giving into peer pressure ("Flutter On" is one of the few episodes of the show where the main character has the moral high ground from the start). Basically, the vast majority of Fluttershy's morals are rooted in her awkwardness and insecurities, and complaining about that and not also complain, for example, about how most of Pinkie Pie's morals are rooted in her extrovertedness and desire to please everyone, or how most of Rainbow Dash's morals come from her ego clashing with something else, is a very short-sighted assessment of the show's characters. I don't think this episode will help their cause much, but frankly it's their loss.<br />-I think this is the first episode since The Show Stoppers that uses music less in a musical format and more in a more traditional format, where the music is an actual performance being done for an audience. While we have heard Fluttershy (and her friends) singing before, this episode may count as the show introducing us to the notion that Fluttershy is trily passionate about singing.<br />-Like mentioned before, a lot of fans have this default image of Fluttershy as not much other than being gentle and meek, but even the show often forgets that she's passionate about things and is willing to stand her ground for her passions and what she believes in (see also, "Flutter On"). As mentioned above, the main reason why Fluttershy continues to sing is because she truly loves it, despite her stage fright (BTW, bonus points to the audience for not turning into a mob when the truth comes out). It's nice that this episode reminds us that Fluttershy doesn't have to be submissive to everything around her.<br />-Peter New has a lovely barritone.<br />-Zecora is basically here again just to be a plot device, but at least it's executed better than it was in "Princess Twilight Sparkle"<br />-It wouldn't be an Amy Rogers episode without a good helping of Pinkie Pie ridiculousness (which she's so good at). Particularly standing out are her turkey call, climbing a wall Spider-Man style, and her reckless use of the word "dude".<br />-This is easily one of the most satisfying episodes on multiple levels. Not only is it adorable, not only is it funny, not only is the music very catchy, not only is it genuinely endearing watching Fluttershy growing into her love of singing, but the lesson is especially poignant and pretty mature for the series. Getting over a fear doesn't happen overnight, it takes time and dedication. Just like that, the show is able to justify how the characters can learn new things while still being their usual personasArturohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07660813614072812727noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1106648781852702786.post-85215366763146156482014-02-17T06:27:36.248+00:002014-02-17T06:27:36.248+00:00Ah haha, I knew this one was too good for you to p...Ah haha, I knew this one was too good for you to pass up. I don't always agree with you...or comment, but I do always read. I'm glad you reviewed this one.<br /><br />It was solid. My only complaint I can even think of is Pinkie just not being very friendly, as you pointed out. This is a far stretch from the Pinkie from season 1 who didn't want to prank Shy because she is "Too sensitive".<br /><br />Regardless I loved this episode.Jonathan Mandelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18125598273586744120noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1106648781852702786.post-62243710725937454292014-02-17T05:38:14.386+00:002014-02-17T05:38:14.386+00:00I have to agree. This episode was just really grea...I have to agree. This episode was just really great, and definitely one of my favorite episodes of the season so far.Rallinalehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07631559249031536203noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1106648781852702786.post-82444506535558444462014-02-17T02:40:50.289+00:002014-02-17T02:40:50.289+00:00Hi. Sorry for rarely commenting, I just never have...Hi. Sorry for rarely commenting, I just never have anything to say, and I feel embarrassed about just posting "Great review!" every week.<br /><br />I pretty much entirely agree with you on this episode, except toned-down. You thought the episode was amazing, I thought it was good. All the parts you thought were funny are the parts I thought were funny, the few problems you had are the same problems I had... but just to a lesser degree on everything.<br /><br />Keep up the awesome work! Glad you're still writing reviews!Unknownlighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09278487323218605513noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1106648781852702786.post-52298219897813290122014-02-17T01:54:37.024+00:002014-02-17T01:54:37.024+00:00Well, of all the episodes this season, this is the...Well, of all the episodes this season, this is the third episode which can easily stick in my my mind. the other two being "Power Ponies" and the other being "Three's a Crowd". But, then again, I rarely watch any of these episodes a second time, so one will have to ask me in a week whether I remember this one. Afterall, I had to look up your previous review to remember what last week's episode was.<br /><br />And, since we're on the process of giving a comment to your reviews: Hate to break it to you, but I did not care for "Rarity Takes Manehattan". Sure there were some good moments in it, but it did nothing for me.<br /><br />Which brings me to the reason as to why you are the only reviewer for this show of which I go out of my way to look up. The fact that it's written, rather than a video review helps me focus on what you're talking about and what you liked about the show. It helps me look at the episodes from a different light, which I find it hard to do so on my own, so it's always interesting to hear your opinion on it.<br /><br />For example, I believe you disliked "Putting your hoof down." While I enjoyed it, but mainly due to Iron Will, Tabitha St Germain's hammed up Rarity cry and...just plain Iron Will. Out of character and needlessly mean? Maybe, but I still enjoyed it...for Iron Will.<br /><br />But this episode was just a treat. The Quartet was a ice change and was nice to bob your head to and the ongoing joke of not letting Big Mac talk is always an enjoyable thing to take note of. And I agree, the applejack and Big Mac moment made the show, it was just so...in character for them. Honesty and insightful, as well as knowing your family. No needless misunderstandings, which is a breath of fresh air that this show keeps surprising me with.<br /><br />Overall, I'd say this is my favourite Fluttershy episode, if I go from a gut feeling. I'd have to look up the previous episodes. But it is worth commenting that this was the first episode in months where the beginning didn't make me want to stop watching.<br /><br />If you choose to quite this reviewing hobby of yours, that is your prerogative. But it is enjoyable to read and do keep in mind that the vast majority of people out there, including myself, are incredibly lazy and can rarely be bothered to leave a comment, even if they do like it. Keep up the good work and don't let the fandom get to you.Arquodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04304770068740292257noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1106648781852702786.post-51344608612862406202014-02-17T01:32:18.340+00:002014-02-17T01:32:18.340+00:00¿Una nueva reseña? ¡Sí!
Varias cosas sobre este e...¿Una nueva reseña? ¡Sí!<br /><br />Varias cosas sobre este episodio: <br /><br />yo soy de los que creen que exageraron mucho con Pinkie Pie. Puedo entender que haya tenido una actitud insensible al principio del episodio, pero no me trago el que haya seguido haciéndolo en cada una de sus apariciones. Me desesperaba en esas escenas y deseaba que alguna de las otras ponis la detuviera y la callara de una vez. <br /><br />Aparte de eso, me encantó el episodio: me gustaron las canciones, hubo nuevos personajes, cameo de Zecora...<br />Lo que más me encantó fue el ritmo (pacing, que llaman). Hay cierto episodios de varias series que tienen un ritmo tan bien trabajaod que me hacen sentir que estoy viendo algo más largo que 22 minutos, pero que no me aburre y me hace disfrutar todo el visionado. <br /><br />Eso es: este episodio se sintió más largo de lo habitual pero de un buen modo. Hay muchas series que no siempre logran esto, incluyendo MLP, pero lo consiguieron con este episodio. <br /><br />Bueno, eso son mis dos centavos. Muy contento de leer tu reseña y a ver cuánta gente comenta ahora. :)<br /><br />Edwardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06151342554339518669noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1106648781852702786.post-83900070271014282652014-02-17T01:06:19.485+00:002014-02-17T01:06:19.485+00:00I loved this episode, it is indeed masterfullly do...I loved this episode, it is indeed masterfullly done. Once I understand the mechanics behind making episodes, I should analyse the hell out of this episode.Kim Kimera Kimeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12789746969104993142noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1106648781852702786.post-39643380659541916182014-02-17T00:56:44.286+00:002014-02-17T00:56:44.286+00:00Very true ^^. And you're right about Rarity. S...Very true ^^. And you're right about Rarity. She did great in this episode. And she's not even my fav ^^.<br /><br />I'd like to add some things though:<br /><br />First of all, about the father and his daughter.<br />You'll notice that they accepted Rarity's "no" with deception, but they still went with. They didn't try to convince her more, nor try to make her feel bad about it or anything. Actually, none of the ponies asking for a show did. And that's great. It's this way people in general should approach artists.<br /><br />Second;<br />Something you forgot about Rarity.<br />In the episode Rarity takes Manehatten, she used her friends help without taking count of their feelings, in this episode we can see the lesson she got from that getting applied; She is the first worried about it.<br /><br />And finally;<br />This one is about Big Mac and Fluttershy.<br />As the shows go and gets better, we can see Fluttershy getting more and more enthusiast about the whole thing, while Big mac begin to sweat and seems uncomfortable. I think this was because she was adding more and more to the song, without Big Mac even being aware, so he can't follow her, and she sings faster and adds more and more as it goes. He can't follow and well... you saw where this ended... <br /><br />You did a great review and I can't wait to read your next ^^Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1106648781852702786.post-4727774212050061232014-02-17T00:17:26.959+00:002014-02-17T00:17:26.959+00:00Este episodio fue muy adorable, y concuerdo con va...Este episodio fue muy adorable, y concuerdo con varios de tus puntos, salvo por el de Pinkie, puedo ver que querian exagerarla y todo eso pero al menos para mi no funciona.GamemasterTomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08356120714471723341noreply@blogger.com