Holiday Special - Best Gift Ever

[GloryForShame 26]

Really enjoyed this one! i didn't even knew it existed until a friend told me there was Mlp specials lol! i'm glad to know that now. This episode for me is just kinda similiar to "The Big Mac Question", it just follow kinda the same plot but with way more character interaction, it's a special day and they have a time limit to give something special for somepony, things end up in a disaster and don't go the way it was supposed to go, but even with that it ends well with the characters happy with some cute message for kids. What i most enjoyed was Discord and Rainbow Dash talking with each other, it's a nice "i don't like talking with you a lot, but i still think you're a cool friend." interaction, i also enjoyed Flim and Flam returning as expected in a time where Ponies are buying things and are desesperate, so they take advantage of that Xd, but what really took my heart was Rarity being really sweet to that simple family from nowhere, it just really melted my heart.

Overall, great special, the pacing didn't felt rushed, but i wish there was more of Twily in here, she got barely screen time in my opinion.  

[Sparklefan1234 171,419]

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[Iforgotmybrain 5,721]

This is the best, or close to the best, MLP Christmas episode (or special, whatever). It has cute outfits, very relatable scenarios, just the right amount of Christmas charm, it even has Derpy in a speaking role. The humor is on point and all the jokes land. Just a great special, this is MLP at its peak.

[Slumberlumber 161]

I thought it was okay. Nothing too noteworthy there, same old Hearths warming tales and teachings and such except pony-fied, which made it different enough. Love the reality check though of how stressful, expensive and hard gift buying can be.  All in all, it was alright.

[Rock-O-Jello 220]

I thought The Best Gift Ever was just ok. A lot of the jokes made me laugh and the animation was pretty impressive, but Discord always annoys me and I found the story to be pretty predictable (although it IS a kids' movie, so I'm willing to let that last one slide a bit).