Cyberdevil's movie Reviews on Newgrounds

[Cube]

The cube may be a simple cube but the audio exceeded all expectations here! XD This was kinda existential man, you try and you fail, the pressure to perform, the interplay between so different and seemingly incompatible forms, the size of the circle compared to the cube, even the voice a menacing baritone tone in comparison - which seems unsuitably and yet.. it goes well with the theme. It's daunting. I was not expecting it to get as graphic as it did in the end though lmao!

Was expecting this to just be a simple 3D model test thing but way to go! Set my expectations low since you said I'd be disappointed but here, but I really was not. The animation's simple but the script's both hilarious and profound, and the angles set the atmosphere...

Art man. The title leaves you expectationless, but the product really takes you on a ride.

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SteveMaddenFootball responds:

Nice! I am oddly proud of it because I made it completely improvisationally. I'm a big fan of surreal comedy, like "Xavier: Renegade Angel."

You made the right decision by setting your expectations low. The titles of movies are not frequently discussed in terms of the impact they have on setting the tone and communicating what the material will be like. Titles provide powerful opportunities to give viewpoint on what the story will be about, using elements that frame the story, independent of the art itself.

The entire tone of a piece can shift simply by changing its title! Altering the perspective to communicate something entirely different. For example, instead of naming it "Cube," if it were titled "Circle," the framing of the story would be different.

Alternatively, if it were called "Box," would it refer to the cube itself or the environment around it? These subtle differences contribute significantly to how the story is perceived and can greatly shape its narrative arc.

[Lying To Children]

And they wonder why people have trust issues these days! XD I've never tried this aaand I don't think I ever will, but it sure does make for some good stories; third-party entertainment here...

Come to think of it though maybe it's actually not that different from masquerading as Santa and stuff...

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[Worst History Project Ever]

That mask's masterful man! XD

And what a stunt with the recreation! Windows Movie Maker was the shit back in the day too, still is, if only it had a bit bigger an assortment of HD export options...

Great story. Might just have to head over to YT to see some of that extra footage too...

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[Epic Battle Fantasy - OH MAH GAH!]

Ahh the memories! :D Worlds collide...

Short but awesome. Nostalgic. Fun. So soothing somehow too...

Good stuff.

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[Birthday 33]

Oh boy, what a ride!

Abysmal and uncertain as it sometimes may seem I'm glad you're still doing these, and impressed at how they seem to keep evolving each year, not just the perspectives you have on the world and life and all but the complexities of the music, the pace changes, the melodies and catchy choruses and the masterful way everything ties together...

This was great. Bleak circumstances mayhaps, with a harried and fragile social order and political landscape that seems on the brink of collapse sometimes, but I love how you traverse these issues; make it both fun and sad and relatable all at once.

Happy Birthday once again LazyMuffin! If you weren't as introspective as you were these wouldn't be half as good I think, but I do hope you reach a more joyous place or state of mind in time. :) Until then... looking forward to the next one already!

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[Boobwatch]

Almost got the good ending! XD

Otherwise this was fun. Nice animation to go with the audio, though I wonder what parts YouTube didn't like hmm, maybe NG wouldn't mind at all....

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[First Animation]

First animations are usually pretty simple things but man this is a whole show! I'm impressed! Looking forward to future eps!

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NewManLolHahm responds:

Thx (available on: YouTube)

[Pico Gets Arrested]

Ey a long-form Pico Day celebration animation too! :D Shout out VAs, all great voices! Cool to hear @AlexToolStudio and @Aalasteir (prolific as ever!) in here too.

And Pico survived huh, for a while it seemed uncertain, glad that cleared up at the end!

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[Pico's School: The Parodied Satire]

The voice acting at the end there lmao! XD Simple comedy at it's finest...

The epic music certainly helps too. This was surprisingly good yo. The way it's timed, the character expressions. just everything about it...

Happy Pico Day good dude!

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[Pico the Psychopath]

The animation's maybe not the most animate all the way, like aside from most scenes not actually having animation, the one where Pico crosses the street for example, has the street lines changing direction as his feet do, so you clearly see it's just flipped around with each step. If you had two layers and just flipped the feet for example that'd be just perfect. :) Feels like you could amplify this a lot with little improvements like that. Or a little head bob. Zooms. Pans. A little movement even with less animated details in more scenes.

That said though, the story's really more important than the animation here, the music's suitable and the graphics ain't bad, it's a solid one! I love all the background details, posters and what-not, the alarm clock showing the error messages. All the detail works well with the less animate style; always gives you something to focus on regardless.

As for the plot, as I don't think Pico's really a psycho, more so a civic defender in school shooting times and all, a just overall cool dude who happens to gain firepower and manage it pretty well when he does... this is quite the twist hmm! And a tragic end really, though nice that it's still ambiguous, maybe some day this could even have a sequel, something like Pico The Redeemer, Pico The Fugitive, Pico In Prison... who knows, the potential's endless. :P

Happy Pico Day man! Good stuff.

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vestik responds:

Thank you very much for the feedback and detailed comment!

Yeah, my next movie for Piconjo Day isn't that much animated either, but it has a bit more bobbing and animation. It's still a bit hard as I haven't found a program to animate in so I am just using MS Paint, not really an artist. I'll definitely keep in mind to add more movement to future movies, maybe even making full-on animations.

Thank you! I find I can make some pretty decent graphics if I take my time, I felt that the posters and details added a nice touch to what was already there. Pico isn't a psycho, but I had no idea what to title the movie and it was just a silly idea that came up in my head. Not sure what I would change it to.

I think that's a good idea! Pico In Prison might be something that I'd make for next year's Pico Day. :P
By then I'm hoping to have improved in animation and maybe make something with more movement, and hopefully to have find my own perfect style because my artstyle does get inconsistent sometimes.

Thanks once again for this comment, happy Pico Day!