My Little Pony: Rainbow Roadtrip

This special is certainly in the FiM feeling, but a lot of the obvious filler and lack of tension in the narrative reminds one of earlier generations of MLP, making this feel more like something to be expected from very early in the series' run rather than so late.

It would've been a lot better if it was just 10 minutes shorter, as a lot of the problem is that things noticibly drag in the later middle section when it's pretty obvious what the problem is, and the plot sort of runs out of material.

I think it was better than I was expecting, considering it's a post-movie special. It's cute, and incorporated the character designs they used in the movie. I'd even argue this has a better plot than the movie.

All that said, it's better than the later FiM seasons too, which i think you can credit to a better crew working on it.

I do love the MLP movie, but this special seems to be a bit better. For starters, the film's animation makes a comeback here. Also, the Mane Six are written better than in the movie. ESPECIALLY Twilight Sparkle and Rainbow Dash. Plus, AJ and Fluttershy get to do stuff, a common complaint I've seen from most bronies about the MLP movie from 2017. Granted, there wasn't any villain in the special and the pacing can seem a bit slow at first, but I think this works in the special's favor. Really, you can have both; the MLP Movie if you want some action, and Rainbow Roadtrip if you're looking for a slow, calm trip. Think of it this way; the MLP movie is a log flume ride, and Rainbow Roadtrip is a lazy river. Both are fun in their own way, you just gotta know that one is the more exciting one while the other lets you take a breather. If you want a good time without everything going too crazy, I'd recommend you'd check out Rainbow Roadtrip.

...Which is to say, it's painfully average. The animation is alright (though very different to the show), the two songs are okay, the plot is predictable but passable... you get the picture. It'll entertain small kids, but besides a few good jokes, I doubt it'll have the multi-generational appeal the show has. 5/10

Good to see the movie art style again .. maybe this could have just been an episode or 2 parter .. Rainbow in invited to a strange new town .. with a mystery to unlock!. New friends to make ..

Its a good commentary on how how antisocial people can be without friendship. Thats a personal thing for me ..