This is an episode that proves this show is not only just for kids. This episode has plenty of humor and a storytelling style that is more adult aimed. However unlike many other shows, this is not done through any hidden crude humor, but more through a different type of storytelling and clever parodies of movies that the average kid wouldn't have seen.. However I am not saying kids wouldn't enjoy this episode it is not the pony equivalent of a hard to get art film. In other words a kid would enjoy it, but I think an adult would get more out of it.
For an episode that depends so much on editing and direction, these things are done so well in this episode. I feel watching an episode like this that I don't talk about the directors of this show enough. Jim Miller, Denny Lu and Tim Stubby are great directors and really brighten up an episode like this. This whole episode is timed beautifully and features some fantastic film making.
The humor of this episode is definitely spot on. Nearly every joke works and the very few that don't seem to lead to a great joke later on. The interviews with the characters are laugh out loud hilarious. Pinkie's comments about cloning herself, Fluttershy having the raccoons sitting with her and Applejack liking the idea of spoon clothes are definite highlights, though all of these interview scenes are fantastic. There is also a lot of great humor in the main story itself like Pinkie asking herself what Rarity would do, Rainbow giving interviews to new employees, Twilights excitement about organizing and Rarity's reactions to all the problems she is having.
The only problem I have with this episode is the lack of Starlight Glimmer. I love this character and am excited to see what they do with her in the future. However this an an extremely minor complaint to such a great episode.
Overall this episode is just fantastic and easily the best of this season so far.
-Michael J. Ruhland
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