Barbie & Her Sisters in A Pony Tale

Barbie & Her Sisters in A Pony Tale is currently streaming in Australia on Stan, and it uses the format for more than just a visual hook. The length is exactly right for the story it is telling — nothing rushed, nothing dragged out. A 7/10 rating says what the writing already makes obvious: this one works. The visual style is immediately recognisable, but the writing is what keeps you watching. Start it on Stan whenever you need something guaranteed to land.

Whatever else is competing for your attention this week, Barbie & Her Sisters in A Pony Tale is worth clearing space for. Barbie & Her Sisters in A Pony Tale has the visual identity that makes it immediately recognisable, and the writing to back it up. Barbie, and her sisters set off to the Alps for a riding tournament at their Aunt's Academy, but when Skipper finds out the Academy is due to be sold they set out to win. Barbie is distracted by the myth of an ancient species of horses. Kelly Sheridan and Kazumi Evans bring more to it than the format typically demands. Barbie & Her Sisters in A Pony Tale came out in 2013. The visual gags in Barbie & Her Sisters in A Pony Tale reward close attention without ever depending on it. It delivers reliably on what it promises, which is more than most of its competition manages.

If you have been sleeping on Barbie & Her Sisters in A Pony Tale because of the format, the format is not the issue here. It stands on its own even without an obvious comparison point. Best experienced as a single, sustained watch from start to finish. Kelly Sheridan brings more to the role than the format usually demands. A harder one to justify skipping than to start.

Barbie & Her Sisters in A Pony Tale was released in 2013, directed by Kyran Kelly. The full 72-minute film is available to watch now. Find exactly where it's streaming below, and TV Butler Pro makes it effortless to track your progress as you go. Just search the name, and Butler finds it instantly, tells you which service has it, and remembers exactly where you left off.