Thoughts on Legend of Everfree · 7:26pm Sep 25th, 2016

I just saw the movie. Someone uploaded it to YouTube, and I managed to get it before Hasbro will give it the axe. I've decided to help you all out, so I used a downloader and snagged the video I watched. Here's a link to it. You're welcome (and let me know if it doesn't work). Hopefully Hasbro won't be able to see this in my google drive. I know it's illegal still, but this should be a safer way to watch it. And it won't go away if Hasbro takes it down from YouTube.

And I was jotting down ideas for the next big CopperShy project, so hopefully I can start soon. But what did I think of the movie?

My Little Pony Equestria Girls: Legend of Everfree

WARNING: SPOILERS AHEAD

Eh... it was alright. It was a pretty harmless movie, but nothing new was brought to the table.

As per usual, my favorite part was the music. Especially the last song and credits song. I'll have to see if I can figure those chords out. Daniel Ingram can sure cook up some catchy songs.

But here's my problem. It sort of stems from how the magic is still not explained. First of all, why did they pony up only after using their powers in the brambles? Why didn't they pony up before? And why did they stay ponied up till the end of their song? Furthermore, why did they gain those outfits when they gained their elements? Was it analagous to Rainbow Power?

And on the elements, this is what I was worried about. None of the girls really did anything to warrant them earning their elements. They just get them because... the script says so? Applejack doesn't do an act of honestly, Rainbow Dash doesn't display an act of loyalty, etcetera. In the pony world, they earn their elements. This world, they just get them. See what I mean?

Even the animation during the solo numbers seemed a bit stale. Especially Gloriosa's song. I expected there to be much more fantastical animation instead of shots of her rising in the air only to make something happen at the end. It was kind of lame.

All that being said, there were some good parts. The music was great, and there was no backwards development of characters. And the part where Sunset looked into Pinkie's head made me genuinely laugh. I thought it was cool how Sunset was embracing the magic. That means she's accepting her mistakes and making the best of them. Character development! And Sunset really shined in this movie. She was a great friend trying to help Twilight overcome her problems with Midnight Sparkle via empathy. It's great to see how far Sunset has come since the first movie. These movies are really about Sunset, let's be real here.

And now another problem. Midnight Sparkle, or lack thereof. Midnight Sparkle only appeared a few times. I was hoping this would be more about Twilight and overcoming herself. It turned out to be only a minor thing. I mean, it saved the day in the end, but I think it would've been cooler if she had more nightmares, or if we saw more of her internal battle.

Although, I feel so sorry for Twilight waifuers. She's officially been taken by Timber Spruce. Well, they almost kissed, until Gloriosa cockblocked them.

Does anyone else think Fluttershy got the short end of the stick as far as powers go? I'm speaking objectively here. Everyone else has very versatile powers, but Fluttershy can just talk to animals? I mean, that's cool (some Wild Thornberries stuff happening), but it just seems limited. Then again, I think it's probably a dream come true for Fluttershy. It just seems he got the short end of the stick with Twilight having telekinesis, Sunset reading minds, Applejack having super strength, and so on. Whatever. It's a moot point anyways.

I thought Flash and Sunset's interaction was cute. I feel sorry for Sunset waifuer's as well.

They better not take Fluttershy too

Overall, this movie wasn't great, but it wasn't bad either. If you're a fan, this will entertain you. It doesn't really push any boundaries as far as characters go, and the magic is still isn't explained, but you can suspend your disbelief and enjoy it. The music is good, thanks to Daniel Ingram. It's a pretty harmless movie, and is nothing to get worked up over, unless you're a Twilight waifuer. Timber Spruce hate fics inbound. But it's a thoroughly decent movie. Technically speaking, the animation is good, as it always is. I love the vector style animation of the show. Makes doing art very easy and approachable. Good on Lauren Faust for absolutely nailing it with the design of the ponies and animation style.

I give this movie a 7/10. It does it's job by giving us another EG movie. That's really all it does. It's nothing to get too worked up over.

Now I have the first chapter of my story to write.

It's going to be called The Green Leaves of Everfree. Here's the synopsis:

Camp Everfree was here, and a certain couple couldn't be more excited.
Coppermane was thrilled to attend camp with all his friends, but mostly to spend time with his princess in a different setting. Fluttershy couldn't wait to be out in nature with her prince, and show him the true beauty of the world around them.
But when the magic around them starts to get out of control, Fluttershy and Coppermane may encounter their biggest relationship obstacle yet.

Hopefully it'll be out soon, but I can't guarantee anything. Seeing the movie has made me toss my initial ideas around. Some might be tossed completely, and some might be slightly modified to work. I'll think of something. I hope it won't disappoint.

What'd you guys think if LoE? Like it? Hate it? Impartial? Let me know!

Alright, I've gotta go. Maybe if I just start writing, something will come to me. We'll see. Have a picture of Pinkie Pie, and have a great rest of the day.

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BenRG

BenRG #1 · Sep 25th, 2016 · 3 · ·

I don't think that Fluttershy's powers are weak in any way; if anything I think Sunset's powers are far more limited. Fluttershy's zooempathy could basically mean that she can direct local wildlife to help her in any number of ways. They can find things (or people) for her, carry her to different locations and even help her fight (imagine trying to fight Fluttershy when suddenly every rat in the area boils out of the sewer and pile onto you, dragging you down).

Regarding their 'earning' the Elements, remember that they've already shown their Element traits in notable ways, particularly in Friendship Games. As with the Keys of Harmony in the Mane show, all they needed was the final act of unity and friendship to draw the Elements in.

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