My Little Pony: Equestria Girls - Sunset's Backstage Pass (2019)

My Little Pony: Equestria Girls - Sunset's Backstage Pass Poster

The Starswirled Music Festival is finally here, and the Mane 7 are going to get their 'glamping' on! Sunset and Pinkie are the most excited to see their favorite band perform but when Equestrian Magic causes a 'Groundhog Day' inspired time loop to start, Sunset gets stuck reliving 'Festival Day 1' forever!

Introduction
"My Little Pony: Equestria Girls - Sundown's Backstage Pass" is 2019's animated musical film directed by Ishi Rudell and Katrina Hadley. As part of the 'Equestria Girls' spin-off from the main 'My Little Pony' franchise, this 44-minute movie explores Sunset Shimmer's experiences during the 'Starswirled Music Festival.'

Plot Summary
The story starts with Sunset Shimmer and her pals expecting the music celebration, especially the efficiency of their preferred band, PostCrush. Nevertheless, when Sunset satisfies the disrespectful and manipulative band members, Su-z and Kiwi Lollipop (K-Lo), she gets banned from the celebration. Sundown wakes up next early morning only to understand she's stuck in a time loop, reliving the festival's day over and over.

Time Loop Misadventures
Sunset frantically tries to break the cycle. Every effort results in much more absurd results, with every day repeating amazingly. She attempts everything from chilling out to acting out, in the middle of the repetition of breakfast, Pinkie's ever consistent excitement over churros, and the exact same performance by 'PostCrush.'.

Duo's Secret
Sunset learns that the arrogant PostCrush duo is also stuck in the loop. The duo utilizes a magical time twirler artifact they found before the celebration to produce a best day, which triggered the time loop. Sundown thinks that the secret to releasing herself and the band from the endless cycle is to guarantee the 'best day' as described by the PostCrush band.

The True Perfect Day
Sundown and her good friends manage to recreate all the specific occasions described by PostCrush. However, they still undergo another loop. Out of despair-- Sunset separates herself from her buddies, concluding their disturbances with her days are producing issues. On this day, Pinkie Pie learns about the time loop and stubbornly tags along with Sunset, making her understand that she was wrong about her pals destroying her day.

Resolution
Sunset Shimmer understands the 'ideal day' is not based on managing every aspect of the day or having whatever go your way, however investing it with people you look after, accepting the enjoyable in unpredictability. When Sunset shares this awareness with PostCrush, they apologize for their selfishness and abuse of the time twirler, choosing they need to perform even without an ideal day.

Ending
With the time loop finally broken, PostCrush band members - Su-z and K-Lo sign up with Sunset Shimmer and her pals and perform for their fans together at the festival. The film culminates with Sunset writing to Princess Twilight about the learning of the real 'best day.'.

Conclusion
"My Little Pony: Equestria Girls - Sunset's Backstage Pass" is an appealing musical animation that utilizes a touch of magical realism to share meaningful lessons about relationship, approval, and the happiness of spontaneity. The vibrant characters and the dynamic music create a wonderful watching experience for audiences of any ages. Charming and power-packed with psychological intelligence, it demonstrates how every brand-new day can be 'best' when invested with liked ones.

Top Cast

  • Rebecca Shoichet (small)
    Rebecca Shoichet
    Sunset Shimmer (voice)
  • Andrea Libman (small)
    Andrea Libman
    Pinkie Pie / Fluttershy / Bon Bon (voice)
  • Ashleigh Ball (small)
    Ashleigh Ball
    Rainbow Dash / Applejack / Lyra Heartstrings (voice)
  • Tara Strong (small)
    Tara Strong
    Twilight Sparkle / Princess Twilight (voice)
  • Tabitha St. Germain (small)
    Tabitha St. Germain
    Rarity / Announcer (voice)
  • Lili Beaudoin (small)
    Lili Beaudoin
    Kiwi Lollipop (K-Lo) (voice)
  • Mariee Devereux (small)
    Mariee Devereux
    Supernova Zap (Su-Z) (voice)
  • Kazumi Evans (small)
    Kazumi Evans
    Adagio Dazzle (voice)
  • Diana Kaarina (small)
    Diana Kaarina
    Aria Blaze (voice)
  • Maryke Hendrikse (small)
    Maryke Hendrikse
    Sonata Dusk (voice)
  • Kathleen Barr (small)
    Kathleen Barr
    Puffed Pastry (voice)