In the year 2015, before and around the time season 5 was making its way to the screen, I found myself growing fascinated with the series and the fact that it makes itself so different from its predecessors. When I also discovered the fandom that it had, I immediately dove in (not literally) to find out why so many people outside of its targeted audience love it so much.
Working my way from the series premiere onward, I completely fell in love with the show and found why so many people love it. Later on, Equestria Girls also came on to my list of favorite TV shows, from the first movie onward.
And after reading some MLP fanfics, particularly ones that keep the characters we love to why we love them, and keep the stories good and clean like the show does, I soon began to feel like the fandom became a home of mine, and a retreat to rest in as well.
The things I like about the series the most is how many characters I relate to in personality terms, likes, and struggles, and how many just appeal to me so well; the stories and morals relate to me religiously as a Christian, and taught me so much about friendship, even helping to build me up with the friends and family I have, and with God & Jesus too.
“For no one can lay a foundation other than that which is laid, which is Jesus Christ.” 1 Corinthians 3:11
Personality:
Kind, honest, smart, comedic, generous, loyal, friendly, shy, nervous, bold, caring, anxious, gentle, hard-headed at times, strict, sometimes serious, often has trouble working out his negative emotions
Likes:
Movies, TV shows, books, animals(alive and extinct), God, Jesus, going to church, the Bible, acting, writing, being funny to help others laugh, family, friendship, great sense of humor, comedy, romance (the heterosexual kind), adventure, action, excitement, great storytelling, painting, coloring
Dislikes:
Disgusting images, certain political views, the pushing and forcing of certain agendas, the Devil, Sin, nightmares, bad sense of humor, cussing, cockroaches, wasps, bees, hornets, yellow jackets, evolutionism, mean people, completely non-constructive criticism, the act of certain sexualities (homosexuality & bisexuality, and no, I don’t hate the people), porn, hate groups, people who don't understand that I'm a Christian and that I see things in a completely different view point compared to them
Website:
https://aka995.wixsite.com/website
Five out of Fives:
- Aladdin (1992).
- Pirates of the Caribbean: Curse of the Black Pearl.
- Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man’s Chest.
- Rango (Both Theatrical & Extended Version).
- Toy Story.
- Anastasia (1997).
- The Jungle Book (1967).
- The Jungle Book (2016).
- My Little Pony: The Movie (2017).
- The Emperor's New Groove.
- Tarzan (1999).
- Miracle on 34th Street (1994).
- Cinderella (1950).
- Cinderella (2015).
- Peter Pan (1953).
- The Road to El Dorado.
- Beauty and the Beast (1991).
- The Patriot.
- The Fugitive (1993)
- The Greatest Showman.
- Racing Stripes.
- Mr. Holmes.
- The Count of Monte Cristo (2002).
- Mary Poppins.
- Saving Mr. Banks.
- Beauty and the Beast: The Enchanted Christmas.
- Jumanji (1995).
- 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea (1954).
- Independence Day.
- Secondhand Lions.
- Horton Hears A Who! (2008).
- Recess: School’s Out.
- The Princess Bride.
- A Bug’s Life.
- Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides.
- Toy Story 2.
- Tooth Fairy (2010).
- Monsters Inc.
- The Prince of Egypt.
- Toy Story 3.
- Chicken Run.
- Joseph: King of Dreams.
- Coco.
- Wallace and Gromit: The Curse of the Were-Rabbit.
- Mulan (1998).
- Over the Hedge.
- Shrek.
- Toy Story 4.
- The Santa Clause.
- Elf (2003).
- The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe.
- The Polar Express.
- It’s a Wonderful Life.
- The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian.
- The Hunchback of Notre Dame (1996).
- Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows.
- The Lion King (1994).
- The Chronicles of Narnia: The Voyage of the Dawn Treader.
- Atlantis: The Lost Empire.
- Despicable Me.
- The Lion King II: Simba’s Pride.
- Despicable Me 2.
- Hitch.
- Enchanted.
- Rio (2011).
- The Princess and the Frog.
- Shrek Forever After.
- Paddington (2014).
- Rio 2.
- Spider-Man (2002).
- Spider-Man 2 (2004).
- Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan.
- Star Trek III: The Search for Spock.
- Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home.
- Paddington 2.
- Big Fat Liar.
- The Mask (1994).
- Night at the Museum (2006).
- Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory.
- Kung Fu Panda.
- Ferngully: The Last Rainforest.
- Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country.
- Bedtime Stories (2008).
- Kung Fu Panda 2.
- Mighty Joe Young (1998).
- Sinbad: Legend of the Seven Seas.
- George of the Jungle (1997).
- Alice in Wonderland (1951).
- Dumbo (1941).
- Dumbo (2019).
- Kung Fu Panda 3.
- The Incredibles.
- Incredibles 2.
- Madagascar (2005).
- Braveheart.
- Hercules (1997).
- Raiders of the Lost Ark.
- Quigley Down Under.
- The Pink Panther (1963).
- Bumblebee (2018).
- Sahara (2005).
- Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa.
- Phineas and Ferb: Across the 2nd Dimension.
- Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade.
- Phineas and Ferb: Candace Against the Universe.
- Madagascar 3: Europe’s Most Wanted.
- Monsters vs. Aliens.
- The Great Mouse Detective.
- Signs (2002).
- Hook (1991).
- The Christmas Chronicles.
- The Christmas Chronicles 2.
- White Christmas (1954).
- Swiss Family Robinson (1960).
- Lady and the Tramp (1955).
- Klaus.
- 101 Dalmatians (1961).
- Jungle 2 Jungle.
- Mowgli: Legend of the Jungle.
- Dinosaur (2000).
- The Rocketeer (1991).
- The Sound of Music (1965).
- The Aristocats.
- Megamind.
- The Little Mermaid (1989).
- The Peanuts Movie (2015).
- Tom and Jerry (2021).
- Dr. No.
- Brave (2012).
- Spirit: Stallion of the Cimarron.
- How to Train Your Dragon.
- Epic (2013).
- Two Brothers.
- Wonder Woman (2017).
- Wonder Woman 1984.
- The Return of the Pink Panther.
- Revenge of the Pink Panther.
- The Pink Panther Strikes Again.
- How to Train Your Dragon 2.
- How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World.
- Goldfinger.
- UP (2009).
- Thunderball.
- Jurassic Park.
- Raya and the Last Dragon.
- The Water Horse: Legend of the Deep.
- Rataouille (2007).
- I Can Only Imagine (2018).
- Never Say Never Again.
- A Christmas Carol (1984).
- InnerSpace.
- Animal Crackers (2017).
- The Alamo (2004).
- The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge Out of Water.
- Jurassic World.
- Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom.
- Kubo and the Two Strings.
- The Santa Clause 2.
- Jonah: A VeggieTales Movie.
- Puss in Boots: The Last Wish.
- Encanto.
- WALL-E.
- Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse.
- 101 Dalmatians (1996).
- Lilo & Stitch.
- Batman Begins.
- WISH (2023).
- TOGO.
- The Courier.
4½ out of Fives:
- Aladdin (2019).
- Pirates of the Caribbean: At World’s End.
- The Three Stooges (2012).
- Home Alone.
- Mousehunt.
- Who Framed Roger Rabbit.
- Underdog (2007).
- Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle.
- Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales.
- Peter Rabbit (2018).
- The Haunted Mansion (2003).
- Hocus Pocus.
- Matilda (1996).
- Shrek 2.
- Jingle All the Way.
- A Christmas Carol (2009).
- Christmas with the Kranks.
- Sherlock Holmes (2009).
- The Lion King 1½.
- Shrek the Third.
- The Book of Life.
- Groundhog Day.
- My Big Fat Greek Wedding.
- The Tourist (2010).
- Despicable Me 3.
- Scooby-Doo and the Witch’s Ghost.
- Hop (2011).
- Peter Pan: Return to Neverland.
- Looney Tunes: Back in Action.
- Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian.
- All Dogs Go to Heaven.
- Puss in Boots (2011).
- All Dogs Go to Heaven 2.
- Night at the Museum: Secret of the Tomb.
- Alice in Wonderland (2010).
- Star Trek (2009).
- Star Trek: Into Darkness.
- Star Trek Beyond.
- The Burbs.
- Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull.
- A Shot in the Dark.
- Pirates! Band of Misfits.
- Monsters University.
- The Penguins of Madagascar (2014).
- Jumanji: The Next Level.
- How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days.
- 50 First Dates.
- Captain Underpants: The First Epic Movie.
- Turner & Hooch.
- Sonic the Hedgehog (2020).
- 101 Dalmatians II: Patch’s London Adventure.
- Cinderella III: A Twist in Time.
- From Russia with Love.
- Salt (2010) (Theatrical Version).
- Murder on the Orient Express (2017).
- Transformers (2007).
- The Goonies.
- Jurassic Park: The Lost World.
- King Kong (2005) (Extended Version).
- You Only Live Twice.
- Willow (1988).
- Scooby-Doo and the Alien Invaders.
- Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs.
- Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs 2.
- Diamonds Are Forever.
- Rudy (1993).
- Transformers: Dark of the Moon.
- The Lego Movie (2015).
- The Lego Movie 2: The Second Part.
- Jack Ryan: Shadow Recruit.
- The Sum of All Fears.
- Scooby-Doo and the Cyberchase.
- Kindergarten Cop.
- Titanic (1997).
- The Hunt for Red October.
- Scooby-Doo! and the Legend of the Vampire.
- Scooby-Doo! and the Monster of Mexico.
- Patriot Games.
- Peter Rabbit 2: The Runaway.
- Clear and Present Danger.
- Miracle on 34th Street (1947).
- The Mummy (1999).
- The Mummy Returns.
- Jurassic World: Dominion (Extended Version).
- The LEGO Ninjago Movie.
- Sonic the Hedgehog 2.
- 102 Dalmatians.
Four out of Fives (Guilty Pleasures):
- Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen.
- Kronk's New Groove.
- How the Grinch Stole Christmas (2000).
- Mrs. Doubtfire.
- Antz.
- Home Alone 2: Lost in New York.
- Deja Vu.
- Clifford’s Really Big Movie.
- The Jungle Book 2 (2003).
- Zookeeper (2011).
- Jurassic Park III.
- Hoodwinked (2005).
- Independence Day: Resurgence.
- The Pirates Who Don't Do Anything: A VeggieTales Movie.
Five out of Fives:
- Scooby-Doo, Where Are You!.
- Home Improvement.
- Mork and Mindy.
- Samurai Jack.
- My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic.
- What’s New Scooby-Doo?.
- The Dick Van Dyke Show.
- Wordgirl.
- The Inspector.
- Over the Garden Wall.
- The Ant and the Aardvark.
- Clifford the Big Red Dog (2000-2003).
- iCarly.
- Recess.
- Avatar: The Last Airbender.
- Phineas and Ferb.
- The Andy Griffith Show.
- The Cosby Show. (Review coming soon)
- Martha Speaks.
- Teenage Mutant Ninja Turles (2012-2017).
4½ out of Fives:
- The New Scooby-Doo Movies.
- Star Trek: The Original Series.
- My Little Pony: Equestria Girls-Holidays Unwrapped.
- All Hail King Julien.
- The Penguins of Madagascar (2008-2015). (Review coming soon)
- Hercules: The Animated Series. (Review coming soon)
- The Greatest American Hero. (Review coming soon)
Four out of Fives (Guilty Pleasures):
- The Scooby-Doo Show.
- Fetch! with Ruff Ruffman.
Favorite Television Specials:
Five out of Fives:
- Equestria Girls: Forgotten Friendship.
- Wordgirl: The Rise of Miss Power.
- It's the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown.
- My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic: Rainbow Roadtrip.
- The Three Stooges: Cookoo Cavaliers.
- The Three Stooges: No Census, No Feeling.
- Equestria Girls: Sunset’s Backstage Pass.
- A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving.
- The Three Stooges: From Nurse to Worse.
- Scooby-Doo! Haunted Holidays.
- A Charlie Brown Christmas.
- Phineas and Ferb: Christmas Vacation.
- Equestria Girls: Movie Magic.
- Equestria Girls: Mirror Magic.
- The Three Stooges: We Want Our Mummy.
- The Three Stooges: Flat Foot Stooges.
- Tom and Jerry: The Magic Ring.
- The Three Stooges: Even as IOU.
- iCarly: iGo to Japan.
- Scooby-Doo! Mecha Mutt Menace.
- Scooby-Doo! and the Spooky Scarecrow.
- Tom and Jerry: A Nutcracker Tale.
- Kung Fu Panda: Secrets of the Masters.
- Scooby-Doo! And the Beach Beastie.
- Toy Story of Terror!
- The Three Stooges: Grips, Grunts, & Groans.
- The Three Stooges: Spook Louder.
- SpongeBob SquarePants: The Legend of Boo-Kini Bottom.
- Toy Story that Time Forgot.
- It’s Magic, Charlie Brown.
- The Three Stooges: Whoops, I'm an Indian!.
- The Three Stooges: Rockin’ Thru the Rockies.
- The Three Stooges: Back to the Woods.
- The Mayflower Voyagers.
- The Three Stooges: Men in Black.
- The Three Stooges: Horses’ Collars.
- The Three Stooges: Restless Knights.
- The Three Stooges: Pop Goes the Easel.
- The Three Stooges: Punch Drunks.
- The Three Stooges: Three Little Pigskins.
- The Three Stooges: Playing the Ponies.
- The Three Stooges: Hoi Polloi.
- VeggieTales: The Toy that Saved Christmas.
- The Three Stooges: Ants in the Pantry.
- The Three Stooges: Healthy, Wealthy and Dumb.
- Tales from the Resistance: Back to the 2nd Dimension.
- The Three Stooges: A Plumbing We Will Go.
4½ out of Fives:
- My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic: The Best Gift Ever.
- Equestria Girls: Dance Magic.
- Happy New Year, Charlie Brown.
- Scooby-Doo Goes Hollywood.
- Scooby-Doo! Spooky Games.
- Be My Valentine, Charlie Brown.
- The Three Stooges: Uncivil Warriors.
- The Three Stooges: Three Pests in a Mess.
- Scooby-Doo! Ghastly Goals.
- The Three Stooges: Slippery Silks.
- The Three Stooges: Some More of Samoa.
- The Three Stooges: Idle Roomers.
- The Three Stooges: Cash and Carry.
- The Three Stooges: Oily to Bed, Oily to Rise.
- The Three Stooges: Three Little Twirps.
Four out of Fives (Guilty Pleasures):
- The Three Stooges: Matri-Phony.
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Even so, it doesn’t sound like Walker’s willing to take any risks. He should know that MLP (G4) has deeper themes and characterizations that help it be far from a mere kids’ show, and considering the fact that it appealed incredibly well to all ages and genders regardless of what it was marketed towards…well, it just seems like he’s not wanting to break any new ground now.
Other than that, the irony behind that apparent statement he made about Sonic 2 is this:
While I have played the classic Sonic game here and there, I didn’t become an official fan of the franchise until I saw the first film, and I believe the new films were intended to both appeal to longtime fans and attract newcomers.
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...humor? Familiarity? I remember in his Sonic 2 review that people who're familiar with Sonic would enjoy the movie, but those who aren't would be lost, so he's trying to play on both sides of the field.
It's honestly not that much different from a Scooby-Doo fan having plenty of reviews on Scooby-Doo specials, they're going to be placing them on their (five/four1/2) out of fives list majority of the time.
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Well, if that’s the case, then what’s the point in seeing any of his reviews?
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Outside of a few referencing (particularly in the Ghost Rider reviews), he hasn't even touched MLP in his reviews. I think he would say that it would be charming for children, but he'd follow it up by saying that he isn't qualified to give an accurate opinion on it. It's pretty much why he's avoided big shows that's targeted towards kids from the 90s up. Pokemon only got its first movie reviewed because of demand and Digimon's movie only got reviewed by collaborating with JesuOtaku, two cult following movies that could only be appreciated by those who're familiar with with the source material. Since MLP:ANG is basing itself off G4 and he was past the age that it would've captured him in the 2010s, there's a good chance that he'll be avoiding it so he won't give a biased review.
If somebody was helping him along, yeah, I can see him reviewing it as well as the G4 movie.
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I will say this:
At this very moment, the only film I wouldn’t mind seeing Doug Walker review, and miraculously tear apart, is My Little Pony: A New Generation. If that day comes, I’d gladly check it out.