{"id":626,"date":"2015-10-09T15:40:29","date_gmt":"2015-10-09T22:40:29","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/2015\/10\/09\/my-little-pony-equestria-girls-friendship-games-%e2%80%93-fun-magic-and-adventure\/"},"modified":"2015-10-09T15:40:29","modified_gmt":"2015-10-09T22:40:29","slug":"my-little-pony-equestria-girls-friendship-games-%e2%80%93-fun-magic-and-adventure","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/2015\/my-little-pony-equestria-girls-friendship-games-%e2%80%93-fun-magic-and-adventure\/","title":{"rendered":"My Little Pony: Equestria Girls: Friendship Games \u2013 Fun, Magic and Adventure"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"MLP.EquestiaGirls.Friendship.jpg\"<\/a>The latest installment of the film series. My Little Pony Equestria Girls, will come as a please addition to My Little Pony fans and newcomers alike. It is colorful with great animation, songs and loads of positive messages. KIDS FIRST! Film Critic Gerry O., age 13 and a self-proclaimed Brony comments, \u201cAfter two series consisting of seven seasons, almost 200 episodes and two movies, people might think the series is getting old. But, I think it is not even half way over. The third installment in My Little Pony:\u00a0Equestrian\u00a0Girls does not\u00a0disappoint\u00a0My Little Pony fans of all ages.\u201d KIDS FIRST! adult reviewer, Eli B. comments, \u201cThis title approaches many social elements for children to consider. Throughout the film, characters prevail by using kindness, honesty, courage, teamwork, friendship, sacrifice and a little \u2018Equestrian Magic\u2019.\u201d Mia A. adds, \u201cAs a true My Little Pony fan,\u00a0 I was so excited when I heard that My Little Pony Equestria Girls Friendship Games had been released!\u00a0 I was not disappointed.\u00a0 This animated movie is so fun and entertaining! \u201cSee their full reviews below.
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\nMy Little Pony: Equestria Girls: Friendship Games<\/em>
\nBy Eli B. KIDS FIRST! adult reviewer<\/font><\/p>\n

<\/font>This title is very colorful with great animation and songs. It teaches lots of positive lessons including kindness, forgiveness, courage and teamwork. This title approaches many social elements for children to consider. Throughout the film, characters prevail by using kindness, honesty, courage, teamwork, friendship, sacrifice and a little “Equestrian Magic”. This title will prompt any child to examine the way treating others affects everyone including themselves. The ponies face many challenges and through teamwork, courage and kindness, they find resolve. <\/font><\/p>\n

This film also teaches that although cheating may seem easy and produce results, that trying and losing is better than winning dishonestly. Its great to see so many different and at times opposing characters come together to find the common goodness in everyone. This DVD has bonus features including audio commentary, animated shorts, sing-a-longs and deleted scenes. You can easily choose specific chapters to watch or stop and play as needed.\u00a0<\/font><\/p>\n

\"Gerry.O.jpg\"<\/a>My Little Pony: Equestria Girls: Friendship Games<\/em>
\nBy Gerry\u00a0Orz, KIDS FIRST! Film Critic, Age 13<\/font><\/p>\n

After two series consisting of seven seasons, almost 200 episodes and two movies, people might think the series is getting old. But, I think it is not even half way over. The third installment in My Little Pony:\u00a0Equestrian\u00a0Girls does not\u00a0disappoint\u00a0My Little Pony fans of all ages.<\/p>\n

This movie is an adventure about the main characters. However, with most My Little Pony titles, friendship is a magic related thing. There is also a good amount of silly humor that viewers can enjoy and a small dose of drama which makes it more entertaining.<\/p>\n

The story follows Twilight Sparkle, the only pony who seems to be able to go between the human and pony world. She hasn’t been in contact with any of her human friends and one day she arrives there.\u00a0 However, it isn’t the Twilight they know. Additionally, the six friends are starting to get better control of their hidden magic powers which they need to learn to control for the friendship games (an athletic and academic competition between rivalry schools). If you would like to find out what happens, you have to watch the movie or read the book.<\/p>\n

This film continues developing the positive reputation for the\u00a0My Little Pony Friendship is Magic\u00a0movies. The story is exciting, with many twists, and you still learn an important message. For this film, there are many. One of them is that, when help comes, accept it. The animation looks very tidy and, even though this is 2D animated, they are very creative with adding some 3D camera shots. The voice talent for Ashleigh Ball, Apple Jack and Rainbow Dash are spot on. Tara Strong who plays Twilight Sparkle makes us love the character, hate her and pity her all at the same time. The rest of the cast are also great at projecting the emotion of their characters. For example, in one scene with Applejack, she is helping her competition with archery and you don’t hear pity in her voice, you hear a kind, friendly tone, which Ashleigh Ball is so known for.<\/p>\n

My favorite scene is when two of the main characters are fighting the enemy high school on a dirt bike course. It includes my favorite character, Rainbow Dash and another main character,\u00a0Fluttershy. The race goes well at first. However when the other Twilight Sparkle accidentally releases some strange magic, the race goes haywire.<\/p>\n

There is something you should be aware of. You don\u2019t need to follow the TV\u00a0show that the film is based on in order to understand the storyline of the film. However, it is probably best if you watch the first movie,\u00a0My Little Pony:\u00a0Equestrian\u00a0Girls, in order to understand this story.<\/p>\n

Age rating is surprising for My Little Pony. A lot of people think this show is meant for 2 to 6-year-olds. But really, it is suitable for older kids and event adults. Many of this\u00a0show’s\u00a0fans (including me) are 12 years old and older so, I recommend this for ages 2 to 18 and adults as well. Small children will enjoy the fun, bright, colors and the funny characters. But, older kids and adults enjoy the show as a\u00a0fans. I give this film 5 out of 5 stars because it entertains people while teaching important messages. This film is out on DVD\/Blu-ray on October 13 so check it out.
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