What Rocks about Rainbow Rocks? · 5:53pm Sep 27th, 2014
Quite a few things, actually.
Warning: Spoilers abound. Proceed with caution.
Yep, I just got back from seeing the latest Equestria Girls movie. Reviewing stuff is not really my thing, and of course, I don't want to spoil too much stuff for people who didn't see it. But by golly, I can't stay silent about this. So, going back to my initial question: What Rocks about Rainbow Rocks?
1. The Story
It's a lot tighter and more cohesive than its predecessor. Things are explained, they actually make sense, and nothing really triggered my inner nitpicker. I was invested through and through.
2. Sunset Shimmer
She's the one I felt for the most throughout the entire experience. Seeing her actually try to take her reformation seriously and do the right thing while not getting appreciated for it is an interesting contrast to another reformed villain we all know and love. Of course, I find both arcs equally compelling in their own ways.
3. The Music
Like this was going to be any surprise. The soundtrack to this film is just great to rock out to, including Rainbow Dash's own theme song (it's about time) and the songs of the Dazzlings. Speaking of which:
4. The Dazzlings
A good villain is one that you love to hate, and this trio certainly fits that bill. Except for Sonata Dusk. Her I just love, if only because she's such a ditz. Also, a ponified version of the Sirens from Greco-Roman mythology? Count me in!
5. References and cameos
I think all of the bronies in the theater loved this part. It was part of the original Equestria Girls, and it makes a return for some of the more cute and funny moments in the movie. All of them were actually quite effective and not all that distracting to the narrative, which is most appreciated. Although I think the writers are starting to ship Lyra and Bon-Bon, or at least they're aware of this common pairing.
6. No romantic subplot
Oh, sure. They tease the ole FlashLight ship a few times, but it didn't take up that much screen time. I think we can all agree that this was a good decision. The only downside is that Flash Sentry is still about as boring as being trapped in an elevator with a potato.
7. Vinyl Scratch
I won't even bother to say how and cover it up with spoiler tags. All you need to know is that there's a reason she showed up so much in the online shorts Hasbro used to promote the film.
8. ???
This one's so awesome that I'm not even gonna say what it is. You'll know it when you see it, trust me.
Could it have been better? I suppose. Some plot elements could've been explored more, the moral was a bit vague, and Flash Sentry is still bland. But as it stands, I'd highly recommend it. Rock on, Rainbooms. Rock on.
Okay, now I want to watch the movie.
Which is this one?
Is it Daft Rarity?
Is it that scene where Octavia is voiced by Kazumi Evans?
Something I failed to notice, maybe?
2603606 No, it's neither of those two. I'll give you a hint: It's at the very end.
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I watched it when it was broadcast on television. Might something have been cut from the in-theater version for time?
Was it before or after the credits?
2603672 It was after the credits. I heard it was cut from the TV broadcast, too, which is a bit of a shame. It really is quite awesome.
2603678
Hm. I'll go and find it, then. Didn't know there was anything to look for.
Got me all excited now!
Found it. Saw it.
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Thanks, Bard. Wouldn't have even known about it if you hadn't hinted towards it.
2605573 Yep, that's the scene I'm referring to. It appears that in the human world, Twilight is the Question. All she needs is a lack of a face, and she'd fit the role perfectly. Or, am I the only one making that comparison?