M02: Equestria Girls - Rainbow Rocks

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Re: M02: Equestria Girls - Rainbow Rocks

Postby SoundMonkey44 (?) » Wed Oct 15, 2014 6:23 pm

They were. But even the morning ones did good as well on weekdays. Even during less then ideal times. Popular programs can get decent ratings. If memory serves the average for pony reruns at anytime is around 100-110K. So a premire Even at 3:30/2:30 on a Friday could still realistically pull at least 200k. Maybe 300K if we are lucky. But yea. The Saturday encore will probably do better. But I think the premire will do well for its time slot.
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Postby abrony-mouse (?) » Wed Oct 15, 2014 11:20 pm

Extremely cute Eqg Flutters :yay:

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And Sunset!

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Postby ilcane87 (?) » Thu Oct 16, 2014 6:28 am

Well, since we're talking cute art, Uotapo cannot be left unmentioned.

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Postby Sobana (?) » Fri Oct 17, 2014 7:28 pm

Watching it on TV right now. :awesomedash:
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Postby The Ghost Of Ember (?) » Fri Oct 17, 2014 7:29 pm

Sobana wrote:Watching it on TV right now. :awesomedash:


Pour one out for us working stiffs
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Postby Sobana (?) » Fri Oct 17, 2014 7:46 pm

This energy drink is for you. :flirt:
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Postby Ruflux (?) » Fri Oct 17, 2014 7:48 pm

My beer is dedicated to everyone refusing to watch this brilliant masterpiece. :-I It's truly the Citizen Kane of movies.
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Postby Sobana (?) » Fri Oct 17, 2014 8:13 pm

Glad I'm not watching it alone... with my family. :crack:
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Postby The Doctor (?) » Fri Oct 17, 2014 9:01 pm

The villains were good in this, but the story is still a bit meh.

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Postby Sobana (?) » Fri Oct 17, 2014 9:07 pm

It was nice to see it in its entirety. I totally missed that interaction between Sunset and the Dazzlings in the theater because it kept skipping. :fluttersmith:
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Postby SoundMonkey44 (?) » Fri Oct 17, 2014 9:12 pm

Here's the end credits music video the TV broadcast cut out for those interested.

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Postby The Doctor (?) » Fri Oct 17, 2014 9:19 pm

SoundMonkey44 wrote:Here's the end credits music video the TV broadcast cut out for those interested.



Wow. That is nice. Love the artwork, and that's a great song.
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Postby Big Boss (?) » Fri Oct 17, 2014 9:23 pm

Man, everybody's always insensitively ragging on Sunset. Yeah, she fucked up, if you forgave her, then let it go.
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Postby Ruflux (?) » Fri Oct 17, 2014 9:24 pm

Even that credits video is still missing the stinger. That was such a stupid omission, fuck. Yeah, let's throw out the big old sequel hook so we can show more ads but let's not give the movie a two-hour slot so it doesn't have to be cut and we can show even more ads!
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Postby The Doctor (?) » Fri Oct 17, 2014 9:25 pm

kefkafloyd wrote:Man, everybody's always insensitively ragging on Sunset. Yeah, she fucked up, if you forgave her, then let it go.


Just because Ponyville instantly forgave Twilight for brainwashing them doesn't mean Canterlot High students do. I actually thought it was one of the better plot threads of the story, that there wasn't instant forgiveness.
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Postby Big Boss (?) » Fri Oct 17, 2014 9:32 pm

Then don't say you've forgiven her?

(Basically, I got it the first time).
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Postby Ruflux (?) » Fri Oct 17, 2014 9:33 pm

I kinda liked it too. It really helped to sell the whole redemption arc for SS. Plus then there was that bit where she had to stop the Rainbooms' performance because Dash was about to transform and everyone thought it's just Sunset Shimmer going back to her old ways. Even the girls were kinda questioning her motives at that point and it set up the ending perfectly.

e: Regarding the "we've forgiven you" part, I think it's much better this way. These girls are still just teenagers, it just makes sense that they'd say they've forgiven her, but in reality still have their problems with her and they're just avoiding the topic entirely because of the awkwardness.
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Postby Doctor Wheeze (?) » Fri Oct 17, 2014 9:39 pm

Does anybody know exactly what was cut for TV? Debating whether I should show my friend who hasn't seen it now, or wait for the Blu-ray to come out (which I've already preordered :crack:)
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Postby SoundMonkey44 (?) » Fri Oct 17, 2014 9:43 pm

I really hope the fact Twilight can open the portal anytime she wants & Sunny is now writing to her for friendship advice means we see Sunset in FIM in season 5 or maybe a Friends Forever issue of the comic. :)

And yeah sucks the end credits music vid & post credits Easter egg got cut. But the DVD/BD with the uncut version will be out soon enough.


@Kefka: I agree, even if it was unintentional, her friends & the Dazzlings & the CHS students constantly reminding her of her misdeeds was pretty harsh. But at the same time, I understand why it's there, it makes you root for poor ol Sunny all the more.


Also I'm sad Spike Photbombing Rarity's selfie at the sleepover was cut out. But I'm eternally greatful they shortened snips & snails rap. :gotcha:


@Wheeze: Wait for the Blu-Ray cause awesome end credits music vid + post credits marvdl style Easter egg!
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Postby Big Boss (?) » Fri Oct 17, 2014 9:44 pm

I thought bits like the others hesitating when Sunset offering help were better ways of doing it, as well as her interactions with the villains. Also, we need Sunset Shimmer smilies. Like her little groove thing she was doing.

So aside from the end credits, how much did they hack out of the movie?
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Postby SoundMonkey44 (?) » Fri Oct 17, 2014 9:47 pm

Mostly just little things it seems. They cut out little snippits here & there in the slumber party & barn band practice scene. They shortened snips & snails rap, thank god. They cut out the part where Flash made Twilight cry after getting kicked out of the battle of the bands. And that's all I can think of off the top of my head.
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Postby The Doctor (?) » Sat Oct 18, 2014 1:09 am

Watching both films back to back when they aired today, I can not remember any of the songs, except for the cafeteria song from the first one.
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Postby Frith (?) » Sat Oct 18, 2014 1:46 am

I watched the movie today and I have to say that it was much better than Equestria Girls.

Sunset Shimmer was definitely the best thing in the movie. Her story arc was really well written and she was by far the most interesting character of the movie. Other main characters served their purpose in the story but they didn't really shine. The villains were solid and their powers were cool to watch. Also, It's always nice to see new species in MLP.

The story as a whole wasn't particularly touching but it was entertaining and interesting enough to keep me interested throughout the movie. The only thing that annoyed me a bit was Flash Sentry's and Twilight's pointless romantic subplot that felt really forced.

Overall, the movie was decent but it's not nearly as good as the best FIM episodes and I'm not particularly eager to watch this movie again in the near future.
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Postby ShieldedDiamond (?) » Sat Oct 18, 2014 4:22 am

CW_Wonder wrote:Even that credits video is still missing the stinger. That was such a stupid omission, fuck. Yeah, let's throw out the big old sequel hook so we can show more ads but let's not give the movie a two-hour slot so it doesn't have to be cut and we can show even more ads!


Maybe they wanted to shorten it to make way for rejected reality TV shows? :-I
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Postby The Doctor (?) » Sat Oct 18, 2014 4:53 am

Watching those credits again, I notice that Scootaloo is listed nowhere. Did she have no lines at all in the film?

And I wonder who did those art cards in the credits. Went through them and they didn't recognize anyone for them.
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Postby ShieldedDiamond (?) » Sat Oct 18, 2014 4:55 am

No, I don't believe Scootaloo had any lines.
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Postby The Doctor (?) » Sat Oct 18, 2014 5:19 am

:fluttersmith: Poor, poor Scootaloo...
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Postby Grue (?) » Sat Oct 18, 2014 7:49 am

The Doctor wrote:And I wonder who did those art cards in the credits. Went through them and they didn't recognize anyone for them.


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Postby Captain Rufus (?) » Sat Oct 18, 2014 8:34 am

I enjoyed it. Will probably buy DVD of maybe. They even made S. Shimmer not only likeable but interesting and I want to see more of her.
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Postby Headless Horse (?) » Sat Oct 18, 2014 6:31 pm

Oh my god

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Postby SoundMonkey44 (?) » Sat Oct 18, 2014 7:13 pm

Nice! :awesomedash:

I love the animation team, they know how to have fun !
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Postby The Doctor (?) » Sat Oct 18, 2014 9:09 pm

Frith wrote:I watched the movie today and I have to say that it was much better than Equestria Girls.

Sunset Shimmer was definitely the best thing in the movie. Her story arc was really well written and she was by far the most interesting character of the movie. Other main characters served their purpose in the story but they didn't really shine. The villains were solid and their powers were cool to watch. Also, It's always nice to see new species in MLP.

The story as a whole wasn't particularly touching but it was entertaining and interesting enough to keep me interested throughout the movie. The only thing that annoyed me a bit was Flash Sentry's and Twilight's pointless romantic subplot that felt really forced.

Overall, the movie was decent but it's not nearly as good as the best FIM episodes and I'm not particularly eager to watch this movie again in the near future.


I have to believe Flash was some corporate mandate, because in both films it's handled so half-assed. It's like they put in as little of it as they coudl get away with, and adds absolutely nothing to the story.
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Postby Rarietty (?) » Sat Oct 18, 2014 10:04 pm

What confuses me about Flash's inclusion is why Hasbro is completely wasting him in terms of merchandise. Seriously, they're trying to compete with Monster High here, who sells male dolls. You'd think that they would want to jump on the bandwagon and sell Flash Sentry dolls (both pony and human) too. Otherwise, he's not profitable or justifiable, so what's the point? I guess a focus group at Hasbro probably liked him, but his inclusion still seems like a wasted corporate mandate, which is way worse than a corporate mandate that actually goes somewhere and makes financial sense.

I still actually have yet to see Rainbow Rocks. Waiting for the DVD here, so all I know about his treatment in the film is that he was brainwashed and mostly written out anyways. He still sounds like needless dead weight to me. :pinkieshrug:
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Postby ShieldedDiamond (?) » Sat Oct 18, 2014 10:15 pm

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I have to believe Flash was some corporate mandate, because in both films it's handled so half-assed. It's like they put in as little of it as they coudl get away with, and adds absolutely nothing to the story.


Why the heck would it be corporate mandate if there aren't any forms of merch for Flash? It's most likely the fault of the writers who wanted to cram in a love interest. The writers aren't perfect gods, chances are it's their fault, not Hasbro. If it was a corporate mandate, we'd most likely see a doll of him, which there is none.
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Postby SoundMonkey44 (?) » Sat Oct 18, 2014 10:25 pm

After Watching it 3 times, I agree that Rainbow Rocks alternate title would probably be "Sunset Shimmer goes through an hour of emotional abuse, and lord she's a better person then me cause I would have been cracking skulls 20 minutes in"



Kefka was right, they lay the Sunsabuse on pretty thick at times.


Although that does kind of make her being a key player in Saving the day at the end all the more satisfying I guess. :twiright:


Still though. Just.... Dang. :-I *hugs Sunny*
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Postby The Doctor (?) » Sun Oct 19, 2014 12:24 am

Everything after the CMC part is mostly just negativity amplified by the sirens though. The mane 6 stuff was a running gag. :yay:

Octavia sounds like "I didn't put those in my bags" Bob-Bon voice.
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Postby SoundMonkey44 (?) » Sun Oct 19, 2014 12:33 am

Lol, Octavia does kind of sound like that. :gotcha: Personally I hope Kazumi keeps voicing her though if she gets any speaking lines in S5.

Edit: Also Dark Magic or no, I think Trixie is just well... Being Trixie. XD
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Postby die Fledermaus (?) » Sun Oct 19, 2014 3:37 am

To be fair after, what, three years of dishing out her own emotional abuse and turning into a literal demon it's not that abusive to like, remember that happened.
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Postby SoundMonkey44 (?) » Sun Oct 19, 2014 3:51 am

shotgunbadger wrote:To be fair after, what, three years of dishing out her own emotional abuse and turning into a literal demon it's not that abusive to like, remember that happened.



True. And hey, she still came up on top none the less.

And learned a valuable lesson about not bring power hungry &/or trying to start Interdimensional wars. XD


Also anyone else notice the TV broadcast version of the lets have a battle song sounded abit different then the OST & Theatrical versions. The BGM was louder and there was a nice echo of some of the Dazzlings lines.
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Postby Sobana (?) » Sun Oct 19, 2014 9:06 am

Can someone please help me? Can someone tell me what part of the movie where Octavia talks? I keep missing it and it's driving me bonkers. :cry:
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