Dev's movie Reviews on Newgrounds

[Snow Wars Introduction]

Review

This movie contained some really strong points, yet it seems so very unfinished. The little snowflake menu and the text graphics were a nice touch on the one hand, but the video quality leaves something to be desired, IMO. The camera work was really well done, but higher quality video would take this to a new level entirely.
The music was really probably the strongest point in this piece. You did a great job choosing a song to match the "epic" atmosphere you were trying to convey through the plot and dialogue of the movie. It really gave it a suspenseful yet silly feel at the same time. Nicely done there.
Oh, and you've got to synch those voices, man. >.<
Though there really isn't too much explained as to why this battle is going on, it is still quite interesting. I would suggest having a voice-over (you know, the classic movie trailer voice) describing some of the previous events that let up to that moment in the movie. It would really get the viewer more involved in what's going on.
As far as humor goes, there was certainly some present. I got a chuckle or two though some of the jokes were a bit on the corny side. :P
Overall, you've got some good potential here. Keep working on polishing it up and maybe add some more in-depth plot. I really see a nice series in the works, if you work at it. :D

Fro responds:

Great ideas. I like some of them and will use some of them for sure in the future.

Thanks for the great review.

[a tweenless animation 2]

Not Bad!

Sketchy fbf style movies like this have always been a favorite of mine, I find them to be quite imaginative and random! You're animation is fairly solid. The scene where the guy's hand turned into a gatling gun really impressed me, my favorite part of the flash for sure. :D
At first I didn't like the predominant use of a single color, but the more I think about it the more it seemed to unify the whole flash.
A fairly interesting choice in song. You did a nice job matching the pace of the flash with the beat of the song, something that I find quite important in a flash that doesn't rely on things like dialogue and a story to keep the viewer's interest.
Most of the humor in this flash came as a result of the way the flash mingled with the song. The dude in the beginning of the flash saying "loco" made me laugh. Though I didn't find humor to be a really prominent aspect of this flash, there was still a bit sprinkled here and there to make you laugh. Overall, I'd say you accomplished what you set out to do with this flash, and it looked really fun to make. ^^ I enjoyed watching, keep up the good work!

SonicProvision responds:

these long and juicy reviews always make my day like that

[Bahamut's NG Log Bytesize]

:O omg!

Bahamut, you got pwn'd! Who would have known that just a typical day of statwhoring could lead to such catastrophe?! lol
To be honest, I'd say that watching you get beaten by a giant, spiked gauntlet made me laugh a bit TOO hard. I found it amusing how you managed to squeeze in: "or maybe it's the laptop!" whilst getting the life whacked out of you. lmao
Overall, I enjoyed the flash. It was just about what I expected from you animation-wise, and it made me "lol". :)
Good job!

PS> Did I ever mention that I <3 your voice? :P

kinggila responds:

No, but you have now. :)

Oh, and I'm UOTD on NG Log today, lol.

[...huh?]

Great First!

This actually looks really good for your first flash. Your animation is smooth and easy to watch and the art, though simple, has a nice look about it.
Putting in a song to go along with this really competed things here, I think. It seems like audio is something a lot first-timers tend to neglect. The song also matched the upbeatness of the flash nicely.
There was no story here, but I'm interested nonetheless. Why was he chasing that vehicle? Why did he bash it with a giant hammer? I'm pretty impressed with your animation skills considering this is your first. I'm looking forward to some more story-rich flash works from you! Keep it up!

[BiteyCastle Christmas]

Great

Thank goodness, something new from chluaid! :D Let me just say that I absolutely love your shorts. Your ideas are always very humorous and pack a great punch.
What can I say about the art and animation? Both were flawless, par usual. I truly love your work, each of your flash is like getting a tiny little glimpse into your imagination, which is so rich and original.
You also have quite the talent for voice acting. Your voice is projected very well and has a very vibrant, animated sound. It really fit the bill of a drunken santa perfectly! :P
Thanks so much for the wonderful holiday flash! Truly loved it, it has really put me in the Christmas spirit! XP

chluaid responds:

hey man thanks for the review, glad you liked the animation.. personally I'd like to have put more into the animation itself but just didn't have the time. Maybe next year I can start a bit earlier and make something with a bit more substance :D
Thanks again!

[The Spear]

Amusing

This was actually much better than I was expecting. For the simplicity of the drawings and lack of a background the animation was deceptively good.
You did a great job of taking a simple idea and a simple art style and making it worth watching. It just goes to show that animations don't necessarily need to be big and elaborate to be good.
I enjoyed watching this, it gave me a genuine laugh. Please keep the shorts coming! :)

Ninja-Walrus responds:

Thanks a lot! Your review is greatly appreciated. =)

[Happy Birthday Yoshi77777]

wtf?

When the fuck was it your birthday and why didn't I know about it?!
And don't say it's because I'm never online anymore, because that's not true. >:(

Happy super-belated birthday, yoshi. How old are you now, 11? lolol

Elite-Sniper responds:

:-)

[La La Land]

lol!

This actually looks pretty good for your first flash on Newgrounds. The scrolling checkered background is simplistic, yet works perfectly with those little pixelated dudes. Animating the words "sing sing time" was also a nice touch, taking the extra effort with little stuff like that really gives a simple flash like this a really professional touch.
I absolutely LOVED those three dudes. XD Not to mention the song is eerily catchy. It was actually a bit hypnotic. 0.o
The only thing I could possibly say, is that you could have done a bit better lip syncing for the guy singing the bass part. The other two looked great, they seem to match up perfectly. He just seemed off at times (though it could just be my cpu) Really no biggie, though. I really enjoyed this, nice first submission! :D

[Halloween Tale]

Very Nice!

T'was a nice animation. The graphics and drawings were pretty good, certainly great for your first. It was quite easy and fun to watch.
I loved the audio you chose for this. It really gave it a mystic, distant feel, which went hand-in-hand with what the ghost was experiencing thoughout the story.
The ending had to be my favorite part. This seemed to lack a story thoughout most of the flash, but the end where the ghost took off his sheet got my brain ticking a bit. :P "A ghost dressing up as a ghost for Halloween??" I really liked that. :)
This is a really great first animation, a great flick for the whole family to enjoy. :P Please keep up the good work! :D

[my favorite reviews]

lawl

It was really the narrorating that really made this a great submission. Your humor was good, yet subtle. You have a great voice, btw. :P
Though there wasn't a whole lot of animation, what there was you utilized very well in extenuating your points. The "Bad Spelling O-Meter" was also a great touch. Everything was presented beautifully, I was laughing the whole way through. :P
You did an awesome job, overall. I'm glad I stumbled upon this flash. :D