DVD Review: My Little Pony Equestria Girls: Magical Movie Night

The Equestria Girls, the ponies’ teenage human counterparts, seem to be having just as many adventures as do the ponies these days. The new My Little Pony DVD, Equestria Girls: Magical Movie Night, presents three special episodes, each connected to the others, as well as related to earlier Equestria Girls specials. Join Twilight Sparkle, Pinkie Pie, Rarity, Fluttershy, Rainbow Dash, Applejack and Sunset Shimmer as they spin their special brand of magic.

“Dance Magic”

In the first episode, “Dance Magic,” the girls are trying to raise money to repair Camp Everfree (which you Bronies and Pegasisters will remember from Legend Of Everfree). They’ve done all they can, and yet are only halfway to their goal. Rarity soon learns of a music video contest that offers a substantial cash prize, and is inspired by the sight of a red dress. Unfortunately, she reveals her idea to the competition from Crystal Prep, girls who are not as trustworthy as Twilight Sparkle and the gang. There are several cute moments, like when one of the students from Crystal Prep tells Rarity, “That sounds like a very good concept,” with another adding, “If you’re going for way-too-over-the-top,” to which Rarity innocently and happily responds, “Thanks!” And later when Rarity attempts to rally the girls to confront the students from that school, she says, “Who’s with me?” She then adds: “No, seriously, who is with me? I have no idea how to get to Crystal Prep.” And of course I love Pinkie Pie’s music video idea. This episode, as you might surmise, contains a song.

“Movie Magic”

In “Movie Magic,” the girls get to visit the set of the new Daring Do adventure movie, as the director went to Camp Everfree himself and wanted to reward those who helped save the camp. They meet Juniper, the director’s niece, who shows them around. Meanwhile, Pinkie Pie goes on a search for the elusive cupcake fountain. But things are not all roses and cupcakes, as the shoot has troubles, including missing costumes and props. The girls take it upon themselves to solve the case, and goofy fun ensues.

“Mirror Magic”

In “Mirror Magic,” Juniper returns, and is not happy with Twilight and the gang, holding them responsible for her being at a dead-end job at the mall when she should have achieved stardom. Plus, the music video the friends created is apparently a hit, for it is playing at the mall, further tormenting Juniper. Well, a magic mirror that shows her as she wishes to be might change things for Juniper. Meanwhile, Sunset Shimmer is summoned back to Equestria to pick up a new journal, and ends up also picking up Princess Twilight’s pupil, Starlight Glimmer, who just may be some help when things get weird. This, for me, is the best and most interesting of the three stories. And Pinkie Pie is hilarious. “Wow, we are a really forgiving group.”

Special Feature

The DVD includes a sing-along for “Dance Magic,” the song from the group’s music video.

My Little Pony Equestria Girls: Magic Movie Night is scheduled to be released on August 8, 2017 through Shout! Factory.