"Bronies"documentary on Netflix...

[reanna-mator]

I donated to the Kickstarter. It's not a perfect documentary but it's mostly good, I think. I don't think it'll change a LOT of minds either way but it is fun to watch.

[Majesty]

Yeah someone already posted about it but thanks for sharing.   I decided to watch it on Saturday when I was browsing for something to watch on Netflix.  My first reaction was "this is kinda cool", because it had interviews with some of the voice actors and you even got to see Lauren Faust.  It was OK that there were guys who didn't go out and socialize or had friends until MLP but I thought it was overly dramatic, but I know there are people that are like that so I understand.  Next, the bronies were acting like Brony Con was the only MLP Convention.  Umm....hello there is MLP fair and a UK version as well.  As far as I know, Bronies are still welcome there and people do sell FIM stuff there.  I meanll, just because it isn't 100% Brony-centered it doesn't mean you shouldn't attend.

Overall, I did sort of enjoy it, but I think it was a little dramatic.

[Eurocoin]

I was kind of surprised that this documentary was also available on Netflix Finland with Finnish subtitles. Personally I've had this on my computer since they released the digital download version of it (yes, I did pay for my digital copy).

[Baby_Ponies2014]

Imma go with majority here and admit that the doc. Isn't awful, but not so amazing i'd watch it again. I was a little miffed that the only bronies shown and interviewed where heterosexual white males.

[achab1984]

I saw it a few days ago when I was looking threw stuff on here. I might have to check it out.

[rtattles]

Its not bad at all. It just shows a few different male collectors - one is a young teen, one a southerner and one an Autistic guy in England. Its narriated by the voice of discord and has Lauren Faust in it as well.

its nothing like the show on TLC with odd obsessions.

Then again, Im not a male nor am I a pegasister. I consider myself a collector and G1 will always be my fav

Where's the "Like" button? G1s FOREVER!

[ashes]

I had watched it back in April or May.  Needless to say I was not impressed.  I guess because I don't really care if boys like MLP or not, and I don't think it's a subject worthy of a documentary trying to "figure it out."  It's a great show and people like it and the toys.  Done.

[Foxtale]

I saw it, it's not perfect (some parts were a bit too drawn out and lost the energy) but worth a watch. Female pony fans (pegasisters or collectors) were under represented. Based on the fact the movie was about "Bronies" and not the ladder, I was okay with it.

I (obviously) resonate more with MustBeJewel's awesome documentary "My Little Pony Obsession" ( http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F4Wd0caSZiE )

I do have one thing to say: now that it is on Netflix, more people I know are watching it... and there are a few more people who used to be closed minded about how "weird" it was for adult males to like ponies, and no longer feel that way. So I must say mission accomplished.

[babylicketysplit]

i must admit i watched it.... totally cringeworthy in my opinion. and their elitist attitude didnt help.  cant believe tara strong and those voice actors were part of it.  *head desk*

[Kaeldre]

It keeps coming across my 'recommended' feed on Netflix.  I'm not sure if I want to watch it...

[Shiromisa]

I had watched it back in April or May.  Needless to say I was not impressed.  I guess because I don't really care if boys like MLP or not, and I don't think it's a subject worthy of a documentary trying to "figure it out."  It's a great show and people like it and the toys.  Done.

This is pretty much my reaction. Female collectors have always gotten negative attention in docs, been called obsessive, etc.--but when guys do it? They get called omg so special and admirable, etc, etc. It's pretty irritating.

[Spike]

I saw it just 3 days ago.. I thought it was actually really really strange at first. But I can relate to the guy with Aspergers. And it really shows that there are sweet hearted people in this brony fandom.

[hathorcat]

I had watched it back in April or May.  Needless to say I was not impressed.  I guess because I don't really care if boys like MLP or not, and I don't think it's a subject worthy of a documentary trying to "figure it out."  It's a great show and people like it and the toys.  Done.

This in so many ways for me.

The whole thing is a little self adoring. I have seen it twice and cringed both times from start to finish. Its also not really a documentary in my opinion, its a group of people clapping themselves on the back and telling the outside world they are awesome. A documentary, for me, needs a little more depth and analysis and outside opinion. *shrug*

[Taxel]

I've heard so many awful things about it. I'm kind of tempted to watch it just to get it over with now that its on Netflix, but there's got to be something better I could be watching. I might dedicate a night to Equestria Girls and the "documentary".

[Snapdragon]

I downloaded it from a friend a couple months ago (heck no I'm not paying for it)! I thought ... well, for what was supposed to be a 'love letter to the fandom,' it sort of came off as sounding overindulgent to the point of ridiculousness. Like it would give more fodder to the people who mock Bronies, rather than less. For the ridiculous amount of money they poured into it, they didn't come up with a very good result. But that's just my opinion.

Disappointing, overall, and cringeworthy in spots.