Cyberdevil's movie Reviews on Newgrounds

[Black Hole: Viraemia by Adívolah]

The tension shifts between the different scenes are pretty perceptible, from the dialog, to the bits of motion, with more people looking on... I like the detail level with everything here, the keys, the shelves, everything falling. Item amounts are limited but everything really feels alive with how it moves, and how you mix the motions with still drawings with even more life, building up the setting with brooding color, darkness and always a sense of motion in the scenes. Black speech bubbles didn't seem as relevant at the start, but it goes well with the theme... sometimes they seem to push their way into the picture in a strange way though.

As for the plot... dark! Really darker than I expected. When the old man comes along I wonder at first if he might be God, but it appears he's just an old man, waiting for the inevitable end without actually taking a stance against it. It feels like both a bit of wisdom and bad advice: to not try to change that which awaits just because someone tells you it's certain. I feel you should always do everything you can. Until the end. But: very moody animation... and with a message too.

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Adivolah13 responds:

Thanks for your comment, mate.
I'm flattered.
I always try to improve my animation skills, composittion, framing, etc

I wanted to make a positive story with "dark make up", i hope you know what i mean with that.
It's okey to try your best and don't give up, but sometimes we need to accept the things that are out of our control and be okey with it.
Leting things go is important and part of growing up.

That's what i think today, probably tomorrow i'll change my mind.

"It's all in the mind" - Harrison.

[Sketchy Sam]

Hey thank you for the special thanks! Realized I had this bookmarked... been a while. Twas a fun little adventure once again, though does end on a pretty sudden note... sequel hopes. Simple fun. Animation could be a bit more detailed, but sound effects at least are really on point. Not bad at all.

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stevetherapper responds:

You’re welcome! I was 10, but thanks for the review. So far, I’ve made progress with animation, and throughout the years I’m getting better at lip syncing, although it’s still a bit hard. But thanks! I will work on a sequel, after I finish Valor’s World 7.

[Lava Fire]

Though the water cube seemed a bit more elaborate and complex this was really cool too. Definitely relaxing. So smooth details too, with the shadow around the flame flowing like water from it. Any more of these on route?

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k7vin responds:

nothing with this kind of vibe i'm afraid, but def more super short form entertainment/ storytelling

[Hotel Mario Reanimated Clip 39]

Do wonder how this'll all fit into the bigger picture. XD Short but looking good... it's almost like Mario and Luigi as kids. Looking real youthful.

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cosmicpopstar responds:

thanks! i was trying to go for the mario rpg style but i dont think i pulled it off to well.

[COUNTERSPELL]

Feels like it's missing some kind of crisis there, but not bad! Entertaining entertainment all the way. Curious about what game sprites this might've used back in the day?

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zachdewd responds:

Oh they hired an artist to make completely original sprites and designs to work with.

[Lil Jupiterr K-Swiss Sneaker collab]

Truly one awesome piece of footwear! XD So random out of context like this... assuming there is a context in the full thing. Entertaining, though! Good stuff.

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KenSkaii responds:

Thanks! He has a big instagram following. Check out @liljupiterr. Released a sneaker collab and appeared on GQ magazine recently

[Wimp Witch: LIARLIAR]

Well that was beautiful. :) Animation's great as always, but the music! Wow. Seems like a medley of various sorts, with a little Hotel California and other memorables all mixed in... but it could've been a classic by itself. Enjoyable work all the way through!

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cecameron responds:

Thank you! Little Miss Higgins does amazing music, I recommend listening to her other songs!

[XVX Animation | Kamui vs Yuzuriha]

Well that was a brutal ending! Wonder how she survived that hmm... love the angles, and combination of real animation and sprites, all creative and classy, though the Weebl style lip sync at the end hmmmm... feels a little out of place! Nice work though.

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SpideyHog responds:

Thanks man i appreciate the comment a lot~!
The part of the lip sync was done very intentionally but i get what you say with out of place XD

[TheBruvs - Storm In A Coffee Cup]

Looks like it's just the one bruv now huh, didn't expect them to start a dispute over something so simple as syrup! It has a certain appeal y'know. Sweetness. Good stuff, a bit short and nonsensical but... in a good way.

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TheBruvs responds:

Thank you .. All noted. They kind of fall out over the smallest things.. And this is them struggling to adapt to their new location and the gentrification of all they have known. East London - where they are from - is all changed.. All trendy coffee shops, media types and tech start-ups... Not a land of villains doing robbing and extortion. Now the coffee shops do the extortion... with the price of a cup of coffee. - In case you don't know - we have 20 films on youtube and 15 short sketch comedy podcasts on soundcloud - and original songs and music.. All links via TheBruvs.com - Thanks for the rating and the comments - Much appreciated