tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1106648781852702786.post8782586708763449083..comments2023-11-10T00:18:38.053+00:00Comments on A.T.D.I.: My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic: "Magical Mystery Cure" ReviewJames Corckhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16994731268585922124noreply@blogger.comBlogger23125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1106648781852702786.post-37642749489478377712013-02-25T10:05:26.275+00:002013-02-25T10:05:26.275+00:00And considering how she changed their destinies, t...And considering how she changed their destinies, that would mean that they would actually be GOOD at the new things they do. As that is their new destiny and what they have been doing for their entire lives. The episode is just a cluster of bad story telling and plot holes.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1106648781852702786.post-28238963432021879212013-02-25T10:03:15.828+00:002013-02-25T10:03:15.828+00:00The thing is that Twilight says: "Oh it's...The thing is that Twilight says: "Oh it's not their memories I changed, but their destinies! OMG!!" and then, as you said, reminded them on who they used to be. Altough they never were that person because of Twilights spell, Twilight reminded her friends of something that never happened. And this is why this episode fails.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1106648781852702786.post-1728049605771269752013-02-23T02:27:46.051+00:002013-02-23T02:27:46.051+00:00If their destinies were changed, they should be di...If their destinies were changed, they should be different. Nulonohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00696072610155482618noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1106648781852702786.post-86651874988166975642013-02-22T03:01:55.194+00:002013-02-22T03:01:55.194+00:00Completely off topic and probably missing about fi...Completely off topic and probably missing about five points. but are you really trying to say that another damn eeveelution is the most exciting potential reveal of Pokemon X and Y? Because I think I need to come up with a brand new word to describe just how wrong that is.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1106648781852702786.post-78516228997400370872013-02-19T20:08:25.733+00:002013-02-19T20:08:25.733+00:00I already know i won´t remember the name of your s...I already know i won´t remember the name of your site once S4 starts and i wanna read your reviews. <_<<br /><br />Yay for MLP, Yay for a good final and YAY for your last review for the next couple months!<br /><br />Hope to see you in S4 and read some of your reviews! :DJames Ryehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15901297772674394787noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1106648781852702786.post-5359420931810278382013-02-19T20:06:20.759+00:002013-02-19T20:06:20.759+00:00>the scene were the other mane6 bow down before...>the scene were the other mane6 bow down before twilight, thats pretty vile. a true friend shouldnt bow down before a friend ever. because that means the mane5 are now twilight subjects and that does change a friendship a lot. i could go on on how a princess twilight is bad thing, but i wont, because its useless.<br /><br />They bowed out of respect just like Twi did when she bowed to them. And unlike them she did that before the entire nation watching her and that when she had been crowned a princess.<br />She even waved them to come onto the balcony, something Celestia/luna didn´t seemed important enough to consider themselves. She told the entire nation that she wouldn´t be standing there befor them as a princess if if weren´t for those ponies and their friendship and that she´s grateful for it. For their friendship, not the title/alicornhood as those were simply the result of their friendship and its magic.<br /><br />So yeah, i saw no lesser friend or better friend thingie here. Espically in the first half where each helped out the other and made it clear they all have a veryimportant part in each and everypony´s life.<br />If you did it makes sense that you would dislike the show, but it didn´t looked nor felt this way to me and many other watchers so i dunno tbh.^g^<br /><br />Liking Sombra must be a bit tough, given how much he´s the butt of many villian jokes cause unlike Discord/Chrysalis he seems to be a one-trick pony.^^;<br />Crrryyyystaaaaallsss~James Ryehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15901297772674394787noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1106648781852702786.post-77023234258914546792013-02-19T19:34:35.582+00:002013-02-19T19:34:35.582+00:00Or Shy teaching her how to take care of her wings....Or Shy teaching her how to take care of her wings. D'aaaawwwws incoming. <3James Ryehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15901297772674394787noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1106648781852702786.post-39995785034529983462013-02-19T00:22:13.822+00:002013-02-19T00:22:13.822+00:00I've just been wondering why Twilight becoming...I've just been wondering why Twilight becoming an Alicorn should be so controversial, especially with the brony community (as briefly mentioned in this article). I don't follow MLP controversy, and I typically just watch the shows on my own, so I'm not really aware of any controversy surrounding them. Other than personal preferences, why would anyone extremely dislike Twilight becoming an Alicorn? And how was it hinted at during the series? I don't really have a preference one way or another - I suppose some people might consider it being 'Mary Sue'-like, but what's the real issue?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1106648781852702786.post-24977545442965173762013-02-18T21:30:51.725+00:002013-02-18T21:30:51.725+00:00CI felt it was definitively a very emotional episo...CI felt it was definitively a very emotional episode, especially Celestia's ballad. Wow. And all that despite the faster-than-dash pacing. <br /><br />I'm gonna miss your reviews, you know. I'm really excited about the 2 others parts of the 3-parter, what do they have in store for season 4? It's gonna be a long wait...<br /><br />Also, do you know if you'll stille write reviews for the season 4 episodes?<br /><br />Simontheb<br /><br /><br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1106648781852702786.post-13462473769366406572013-02-18T20:13:10.086+00:002013-02-18T20:13:10.086+00:00Honestly, I think the only pacing issue was the Co...Honestly, I think the only pacing issue was the Coronation at the end. If they had finished the episode at the transformation, I think it's impact could have been explained more and then left the whole finale for the start of season 4.<br /><br />Then again, I'm a world building nut, so I have an insatiable need to know more about EquestriaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1106648781852702786.post-53072269927644213412013-02-18T19:55:04.574+00:002013-02-18T19:55:04.574+00:00Finally a Review.
Best Season enindg ever.Finally a Review.<br /><br />Best Season enindg ever.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1106648781852702786.post-21203989231717808542013-02-18T18:31:40.051+00:002013-02-18T18:31:40.051+00:00i liked the episode to a point, wich one you can p...i liked the episode to a point, wich one you can probally guess^^. allright all the good things, there were some really awsome songs, twilight and the other mane6 were also great and the first 2/3 of the episode(even if it was rushed a lot) was quite enjoyable, the last third sadly wasnt, to me at least. <br />one scene actually made me hate the episode, tbh. the scene were the other mane6 bow down before twilight, thats pretty vile. a true friend shouldnt bow down before a friend ever. because that means the mane5 are now twilight subjects and that does change a friendship a lot. i could go on on how a princess twilight is bad thing, but i wont, because its useless.<br /><br />on thing though, when celestia mentioned that twilight brought her and luna back togther/close again i was thinking that id love to see that, a episode where twilight was actually helping the two to become close again, or a episode where luna and celestia work out their troubled past, so i can only asume that all happend offscreen or was she referng to the mane6 shooting a rainbow laser at nightmare moon?<br /><br />i know a lot of people seem to like/love the episode, i dont get it but i dont need to, hey i like sombra and a lot of people didnt so that fair i guess.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1106648781852702786.post-53804398504133431102013-02-18T15:51:16.242+00:002013-02-18T15:51:16.242+00:00I agree. It feels like this fandom could use a bit...I agree. It feels like this fandom could use a bit of a cleansing.<br /><br />Also, it's kind of sad how fans are missing the point of the entire series, as in, friendship being literal magic.Arturohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07660813614072812727noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1106648781852702786.post-68430406415828987792013-02-18T15:48:33.961+00:002013-02-18T15:48:33.961+00:00I'm starting to think that the reason why this...I'm starting to think that the reason why this season was so short is precisely because of Twilight's transformation. Hasbro wanted to put out Princess Twilight as soon as possible and they didn't want to wait through a 20+ episode season to do so. Makes sense to me, but I don't know about you.<br /><br />I maintain that the while the episode feels rushed, there's a good reason for it. I already mentioned this, but the point of the episode is not Twilight fixing the problem but rather Twilight proving that she's ready to move to the next level of her training. If the cutie mark problem had been fixed until the third act, we wouldn't have much time to deal with the transformation aspect of the episode (I?m pretty sure that if that had happened, the same people who condemn the episode for being rushed would STILL condemn it for being rushed). Given how it's such a big change for the show, it makes sense to me that the episode would take as much time as it did to bring on the pomp and circumstance of Twilight turning into a Princess. I just wish more fans could see that perspective. <br /><br />Also, I never had a problem with the "logic" behind the switching of cutie marks. First of all, IT'S MAGIC. Magic generally isn't supposed to be logical. The switching of cutie marks because of a halk-baked spell makes about as much sense as turining rain into chocolate milk. It's kind of sad watching so many fans trying to find the logic behind the use of magic in this episode. A lot of fans seem to be assuming that the spell must've also altered time somehow, so at some point the ponies must've undergone an experience to get the wrong cutie mark. I think the only thing the spell did was alter the present state of things and nothing more. And given the importance of cuite marks in this world, this is why the girls don't seem to remember that they used to have a different one.<br /><br />Going back to the "logic" of magic, I think discussing it is about as pointless as discussing the logic of time travel. I mean, it's science fiction. It's not supposed to be immediately believable. For one thing, in most movies about time travel, it doesn't make a lot of sense. Usually, it's used as a mechanic to tell a certain story or reflect on a certain theme (ex. Looper).Arturohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07660813614072812727noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1106648781852702786.post-71127608025776070832013-02-18T09:53:47.412+00:002013-02-18T09:53:47.412+00:00But, as it is, her being an alicorn was just sort ...But, as it is, her being an alicorn was just sort of an 'okay' to me and I tried not too get too upset or anything, trying to remind myself to wait for the episode and see the reasoning behind it all. And after watching the episode and especially reading your review and the way you supported it (not to mention your other post regarding it), where you cited strong examples and whatnot, I've actually come to like the change even because your right. It makes sense and... it's actually pretty cool even.<br /><br />I'm not sure if I'm even making sense over here LOL.<br /><br />Finally my other complaint is the same as everyone else's (even apparently the writers!) and of course that is the episode should of been two-parts because it was way too rushed and there were parts lacking in explanation we probably kind of needed. Then again, if we consider the demographic, most of that stuff would go over the young'en's heads anyways.<br /><br />But you know what suffers most about the one-episode slot? The music. I think if we kept the same amount of songs but had longer spaces between them it would of allowed for us to appreciate them more. Instead we're getting slapped with them every two minutes and it is a bit much especially since I think the most amount of songs we've every had in an episode before is... like... two? <br /><br />And if anything else, MLP has AMAZING songs and it feels a bit sad they have to suffer this way because, as I relisten to them now, they are stupidly brilliant and my god Rarity's voice in her parts is just... wow factor good. Applejack too. <br /><br />Another little issue I had with this episode was why was Twilight and Spike the only two aware that the cutie marks were different and something was wrong? The mane six are practically famous for all the things they've done in Equestria - but even if they weren't... Pinkie is friends with everyone. Rarity and AJ sell to the ponies of ponyville all the time. RD needs to be the center of attention. Only Fluttershy might not be as well-known since she's sort of antisocial and lives in a secluded area but even still... I mean isn't the Apple Family a little confused why Pinkie is suddenly at their farm doing AJ's work?<br /><br />The only argument I can come up with is that the casting of the charm not only made the ponies affected forget who they are but everyone else in the world forget who they really are as well. Except Twilight who cast it in the first place - and Spike, because he;s not a pony and it's a pony-specific spell. Not sure how well that argument holds up though.<br /><br />Oh, oh, oh. But one last thing.<br /><br />You know what I loved about this entire episode most?<br /> <br />It is Friendship is Magic.<br /><br />LITERALLY.<br /><br />Friendship was the magical cure that fixed the cutie marks and put everything right again. It's like Discord's title drop in plot form (LOL THAT PUN I REGRET NOTHING). <br /><br />But it was beautiful. All the friendship that spilled out in those few minutes was just... ffff-worthy. Rarity wanting to save Applejack's farm (gosh she and AJ have come so far) and AJ's determination as they head for her home once she realizes Pinkie needs her... Gaaah those two moments were brilliant. I even loved Spike so hardcore in this episode; all his attempts to help and cheer up Twilight are great.<br /><br /><br />Okay I'm done. Lol. But anyways, it's been fun once again dear! I'll keep up with the 'My Thoughts On' stuff but otherwise, see you for Season 4!<br /><br />P.S. Wow this was a long response lolAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1106648781852702786.post-41947249086183795002013-02-18T09:51:53.922+00:002013-02-18T09:51:53.922+00:00I think this is one of your best reviews yet darli...I think this is one of your best reviews yet darling! So very innovative and thoughtful you really brought up some awesome points. I especially LOVE your paragraph on how Twilight is the equivalent of an archmage - this idea I rather enjoy. So then we can assume her duties will not be like Celetia's or Luna's where she will be like... ruling Ponyville or something but rather she'll be doing something she loves - studying and experimenting with magic! And her alicorn status is like a recognition of that fact. And that kind of makes sense if you consider the cutie marks of the other princesses:<br /><br />Celestia - power over the sun/day<br />Luna - power over the moon/night<br />Cadence - power over love<br />Twilight - power over magic<br /><br />If you really think about it, that's a hell of a talent - having an exceptional talent over something that literally changes the seasons in Equestria? <br /><br />And once again, you have managed to make me look back at the show and rewatch scenes - and this time with the music. I think my favorite of the show is What my Cutie Mark is Telling Me just because it was the one to stand out to me and I don't really know why. But Find a Way was beautiful and I totally missed that. All the freaken depression - the expressions on all the Mane Six's faces and Spike's too! God, Spike's got an Aaaah out of me. I also rewatched the 'Friend in Need' song and wow that one was great too. I need to still re-hear Celetia's song (though I did squeal when she started singing because that was just awesome). <br /><br />Ok now, let me say a few other quick things - <br /><br />As far as Twilight being an alicorn - what I hated about it was how the company announced it. It's like what Pokemon just did. We all know Generation six is on the way, we've had the starters and two main legendaries revealed already (which is what they always tend to do). But then a week ago they give us the biggest, most anticipated reveal of the entire generation just to sell toys of it in July even though the gen won't be fully revealed until October.<br /><br />And the fanbase is just like Twilicorn here. We've got people flipping out; falling in love or throwing their computers out windows. Swooning over the 'cuteness' and how they want everything or screaming how ugly it is and how it ruins everything. <br /><br />I feel sorry for anyone hardcore into both these fandoms who hate both changes, because they probably feel like the world has failed them right about now LOL.<br /><br />Anyways, point is, twilicorn was a spoiler. It killed the episode a bit because we all knew it was going to happen - and even me, who doesn't go on Equestria daily or any pony sights, had NO chance of not getting spoiled. Eventually, I saw her on DA. And then later on youtube. And I know they did it to get the toy line out. I mean really, they sell to seven year old girls. Seven year old girls generally like princesses. Many probably like Twilight. They will want Twilight princess ponies to play with. <br /><br />But for the adults who love this show - this news hit the fanbase hard. Change is often never well accepted; but I have to wonder if the news would have been taken differently had we been allowed to watch the episode first and see the execution and the way they approached it first?<br /><br />Not to mention I just totally hate spoilers anyways. It takes out a lot of the surprise factor. I mean that's like knowing who dies in book 6 of Harry Potter before you've even started Book 1. It just... kind of ruins it?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1106648781852702786.post-71183300085101447772013-02-18T07:40:59.489+00:002013-02-18T07:40:59.489+00:00Good review James. I agree with all what you'v...Good review James. I agree with all what you've said. Also If we will lose some raging fans for this episode, I guess It's only a good thing, we get rid of the bad fans. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03916788210904398072noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1106648781852702786.post-88402873353208326002013-02-18T06:54:22.576+00:002013-02-18T06:54:22.576+00:00I was pretty into this episode, it was friggin'...I was pretty into this episode, it was friggin' emotionally charged for nearly the entire 22 minute period. It felt like 2 episodes put into one for sure, but the musical style alleviated a lot of issues with that I think. I was pretty nervous about this one, but I'm seeing tons of positive comments about it, which makes me happy, SO much negativity these past few weeks.<br /><br />Regardless, it's over! I'll see you guys for S4 I'm sure. I think we all need a break, haha.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1106648781852702786.post-71804727478282312012013-02-18T06:37:08.076+00:002013-02-18T06:37:08.076+00:00What I want to see, as well as many other people, ...What I want to see, as well as many other people, I'm sure, is a sequel to "Games Ponies Play" showing the Equestria Games.Dogman15https://www.blogger.com/profile/07298688521112688305noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1106648781852702786.post-9063435664777680652013-02-18T05:17:43.633+00:002013-02-18T05:17:43.633+00:00Also, Twilight is best Princess.Also, Twilight is best Princess.Arturohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07660813614072812727noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1106648781852702786.post-71973536081970102732013-02-18T05:13:10.717+00:002013-02-18T05:13:10.717+00:00-Between this episode, Return of Harmony, and Cuti...-Between this episode, Return of Harmony, and Cutie Mark Chronicles, a lot of M.A. Larson's writing seems to reflect the core theme of friendship harder and stronger than other writers. All these episodes are basically about how true friendship always shines through and how it has bettered the very lives of the main characters. For my money, he's the best at putting characters in scenarios that provoke genuine sadness without being overly harsh.<br />-Larson also continues to have some of the tightest writing of any of the writers. Not a moment in the episode feels wasted and every little detail seems to be in service of the story rather than a deviation from it. His episodes have very little "fat", is what I'm saying.<br />-The true MVP of this episode has to be Daniel Ingram. Every single song in this episode feels unique and has genuine emotional resonance. My personal favorite is "True, True Friend", which comes dangerously close to dethroning "Smile, Smile, Smile" as my favorite song in the series. By the time we got to the "magic hug", I was in tears and I don't care who knows it.<br />-It really feels like this episode is part of something greater. It's a symbolic closing on a chapter and the start of a new one for the series. So if the episode feels rushed, I think it's because the point of the episode is not watching Twilight solving her latest problem, but rather Twilight cementing her status in Princess Celestia's eyes as worthy of becoming a princess.<br />-The most impressive aspect of this episode has to be how DHX took something that could've easily been simple "toy bait" and turn it into something truly trascendant. This is an episode that had me hooked all the way through, at times making me forget that I already knew how it was going to end. It gave me that inexplicable feeling of warmth inside that this show always evokes in me when it's at its best.<br />-By the time the episode ended, I felt the same way as Twilight. I'm uncertain about the future, but right now, I couldn't be happier for what's to come.Arturohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07660813614072812727noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1106648781852702786.post-72666605163733491232013-02-18T04:33:50.585+00:002013-02-18T04:33:50.585+00:00clap clap clap
Awesome review altough....okay if...clap clap clap <br /><br />Awesome review altough....okay if I have one point I disagree with you is the Cutie Mark business. <br />To me the first half of the episode was made to dispell that fandom notion of taking the Cutie Marks literally. Cheerilee on her first appeareance says her Cutie Mark is symbolic, the smiley happy flowers being a simbol of helping her students blossom. They are not meant to be literal.<br />Rainbow´s mark represents her passion for adventure, how she is a lightning of rainbows striking from inside a cloud, breaking the norms. Rarity´s mark shows finding the secret beauty inside of everything, the gem covered inside the rock and so forth.<br />If Cutie Mark tells you what you are and what you need to do, then why are they unhappy? If they destinies have been changed they should automatically be good on those destinies, right?<br />No because Pinkie destiny is brining joy to others not doing many chores she doesn´t have the patient or the skill to. Applejack destiny is to be with her family and cultivate the land (which earth ponies have magic powers to control something that was already mentioned several episodes) and give the entire town both food and a tradition, that´s why she sucks at making dresses. There´s no connection to land and her practical mind lacks a sense of fashion.<br />That was brilliant to me, like summarizing every Cutie Mark Crusader episode in 15 minutes. You are what you make yourself to be, what you truly feel like. I couldn´t stop smiling with Fluttershy took a baloon to come back to Cloudsdale, that means she was still who she was, she was still no good at flying even her destiny had changed, it didn´t change who she was. That was brilliant!<br />But on everything else I agree with you. Yes a bit rushed and Twilight still seemed a bit insecure to me but reaction and everybody else reaction was perfectly in character. That almost felt like a jab at the audience, no "oh my god you´re gonna live forever and bury us!" nop they were just happy.<br />And hey who knows, maybe next season is about Twilight being a teacher about friendship in Ponyville, maybe being head of Celestia School, fans have been writing that story since day one.<br />Also OMG I love that youtube joke. That was good.Alesiohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15230792488270133118noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1106648781852702786.post-62893736917776199832013-02-18T04:23:42.604+00:002013-02-18T04:23:42.604+00:00I think Alicorn Twilight will lead to some very in...I think Alicorn Twilight will lead to some very interesting episodes. For example, Rainbow Dash teaching Twilight how to fly better. Comedy gold :DSwanDivehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01600984925785711754noreply@blogger.com