My Little Pony: Rainbow Roadtrip

If this is indicative of the future of the franchise, the folks over at Boulder will handle it fine. Exceptionally animated, voice acted, written, I loved this special. Much better than what DHX and the Hasbro writers have forced out the past few seasons. Felt like Lauren Faust's MLP again.

This movie was so good! The animation was so good as well!

Omg this movie was so good the songs were good and I cried during it

...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

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.