reverend's movie Reviews on Newgrounds

[jumping turtles]

Awesome

I really enjoyed this animation. It's very unique in style in the way you animated it and I know it must have been pretty tedious to animate this way. The plot is simple and yet enjoyable and the music was very relaxing and pleasant. I think it would help just a smidge to make some of the lines a little darker, but otherwise it's perfect.

I would love to see a sequel in this fashion. Maybe jumping velociraptors, perhaps? :)

turtleco responds:

yeah, I'll get special dark pencils next time. As far as jumping velociraptors, no no jumping velociraptors, maybe a cameo appearance by sevenseize though...

[Snow Wars]

Entertaining!

Very funny and enjoyable overall. To say this is an Oscar masterpiece would be a tall order, but it's still a well put and edited movie for everyone to enjoy. The plot is a simple and straightforward, the score was excellent, and the editing was well done. The post-production was very creative for the small budget you must have had.

Again with with my review of the teaser/trailer my concerns about the snow whiting out several scenes were pretty true; if it hadn't been for the subtitles I wouldn't have know who was talking to who. In addition, I found the opening credits to be more annoying than anything. All things considered this is a pretty entertaining piece you have created, and all of you should be proud.

Fro responds:

Thanks, I'll take in the considerations about the opening credits. Perhaps a skip feature next time?

Very helpful thanks.

[Earthbound: Pokey Returns]

Pretty good!

A very interesting Earthbound movie if I must say. As a huge fan of Earthbound I was really intrigued by this move. The animation is pretty good and you had some nice creativity with the lip-syncing. The whole plot was simple and random, but was okay. It might have been more true to form if you had the Runaway Five included in some way, but alas. As for the music, it was an interesting pick but I guess that goes with the whole randomness of the movie. Also, I agree that the Theed Zombie music should have been used instead of Mr. Saturn's Hi Hi Hi song; to make it more ominous sounding.

Overall, it's a pretty entertaining movie and I enjoyed it. Nice job!

MasaAndMune responds:

Thank you very much for the review.

Originally I did use the Threed music, but after watching it a few times, it didn't really give me what I wanted for the scene. I really wanted to give the feeling of goofyness and confusion for the scene, so I thought Mr.Saturn would have fit well.

I thought about putting in the Runaway Five, but I had so many sprites in the end, I had to pick and choose which ones to use while I made it. Although this was my first EB project, so doesn't mean the Runaway Five won't show up in the future ones.

Thanks again for the review, take care.

[A Newgrounds Christmas]

Awesome

I really love your take on a Newgrounds Christmas party. The animation was superb and was very well put together. It's amazing that you were able to compile not only some great characters, but also their voices too. There wasn't much of a story but rather just a showcase for a bunch of NG characters; which isn't bad but it could use some direction to go in. Overall it is a nice little fun tribute and I enjoyed it very much. Keep up the great work!

Jazza responds:

thanks man! and dont worry, i know it wasnt going anywhere. i guess thats the point :P

[magical-zorse adventure]

Interesting..

A very odd and trippy adventure that Zorse went on. The movie was short but interesting and very humorous. I love the narration, it really helped to try and keep everything tied together. The best part of this movie is definitely the music; a very nice pick. I enjoyed it very much. Keep up the good work.

turtleco responds:

I had about 4 choices for songs, then I searched 8-bit and upbeat and it was the only one that came up. I instantly chose that to be the song.

your review was interesting....ly awesome... :DDDDDDd

[Dream Adventure!]

Very Clever

I really enjoyed this movie and it has a nice twist that makes it sad but very real. The music was great, the sprites were fine, but it's the message is what really hits home. I really love the fact that you took a game concept of finding a princess and making a connection in what actually happens in reality; not everyone will find a princess. It's a very poignant and harsh reality and yet you managed to show it well in this movie. Kuddos to you and keep up the good work!

Emptygoddess responds:

I will hoard your kuddos like cookies.

[Earthbound]

You should finish this!

I love Earthbound and this movie shows much promise and potential. You should really consider finishing it.

At least, add Poo walking with the group and maybe all of them in front of a boss to end it.

Loved the eight melodies song and the Mother 3 song I can't think of.

NessSuccess responds:

Lol I had just started Poo before I stopped working on it.

[Hay Wars]

Nice

Short but funny. Of course, I enjoyed the shooting gags, who doesn't. :)

The effects and sounds were all excellent and I'm surprised that you could cram that much video in only 5 MB. It could be better if it was longer (yeah, video limitations, I know) and if we can tell who the protagonist and antagonist is; a little plot, not much.

I hope there is a sequel (or a prequel, lol)

Fro responds:

Sequel will be finished withing the next two months or so.

It's actually a 3 part sequel because it's so long. Thanks for the review and check out some of my other stuff too. :)