Cyberdevil's movie Reviews on Newgrounds

[Willow Wiggle]

Wonder what that tongue twister means? Feels like knowing that the ending might actually make sense. :) Though the animation overall was just beautiful anyway. So ambient and smooth... pleasure to watch!

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Extellus responds:

There's actually a translation right under the sheet of paper he picks up at the beginning but to save you time it translates to: ''A willow wiggles on a hilltop'' :)

[For Whom the Bell Knows]

Thought the animation was great, as was voicing, and sound, and pacing, and symbolism with the bell... I didn't really catch the story at all. Something about finding religion...? It seems to lead to a realization, and that's the symbolism he holds in his hand at the end, but the story leading up to that particular point doesn't seem to have any relation. He doesn't seem like a religious man. He doesn't seem like a sinner, either. I wonder if his work might have something to do with it, or if he suffers from some disease, and thus the bell tolls for him, or if it's a material bell and he suffers from lack of sleep but... in the end I still haven't figured it out. So conclusively: script could definitely use some polish, but otherwise it's work well done!

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coltenseamans responds:

The inspiration for it was this really annoying bell on my way to class that was super loud and seemed to go off every time I went by it. I was like, oh what if a guy had a really traumatic experience with a bell and it kind of haunted him to an extreme level until a breaking point. So I knew moments that I wanted to happen and originally he lit the bell tower on fire after snapping but people were pointing out problems with my storytelling for that part. I ended up going with this thing where he is defeated and just does what the bell was telling him to do. To change by confronting his past. Not that that’s even conveyed haha.

Extra notes are that I was having him be this WWII British firefighter of the auxiliary firefighting service that I was doing research on for another class. So that was the uniform he had on in the beginning and that was a child he was trying to save but got spooked by the falling Bell (totally didn’t look like one) and ran from that. At which point he tried to start anew elsewhere. Anyways the thing he holds at the end is a little badge from his firefighting times and I was like, I don’t know, he’s going to stop forgetting it/confront what happened or something.

The script was a mess :)

I do wish that I did something smaller so that I could of focused on the script, my weakest point at the time. You know, less, but done really well.

It’s interesting that you saw a religious side to the end and I think I might watch it through with that in mind. That’s one of the reasons I wanted to try sharing it again because I always wondered what others thought of it and such. Thanks for the comment!

[Illustrated Theater - Making Eye Contact]

All's well that ends well! :D Was expecting him to accidentally poke an eye out or something with that rapid insertion at the start though... scary moments! Twas an entertaining series of events that followed, though I feel it had potential for a few more mix-ups (like scanning with the wrong device at the store, maybe accidentally buying a pack of condoms instead of contacts, etc etc), and a bit quicker pace with the little things that did happen, but overall: good entertainment! The music goes a long way too.

I had been considering contacts before but hmmmm maybe glasses are the easiest way to instant clarity after all! XD

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STOOVRS responds:

im glad my anti-contact movement is being heard

[The Ballsack Ninja]

Looks like the series just got a new sideick! :P And that Ninja sure got balls! This is just getting bizarre at this point but... entertaining, yeah, can't argue with that! With such large amounts of blue the blue's really a lot more noticeable btw, bit sharp. Overall: good stuff.

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ChutneyGlaze responds:

Chutneys bizarre adventures!
Thanks CD

[Fighter Z Ain't No Show]

Well that was entertaining. :) WIP version when it's over too, don't think I've seen that done before... nice behind the scenes screen. Also the real teeth within the animation: pretty awesome/creepy effect. XD Nice one.

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Rovertarthead responds:

Thanks I believe, comedy entertainment is my strong point. Yeah I still wish that there were buttons to click for the sketches scene just like NG used to have. Yeah just thought the teeth was a nice touch thank you very much!

[Old Man Stan - Nuts]

That dude really was nuts! :O Was expecting a different kind of nuts, if you know what I'm sayin... I like the polite dialog style; classy oldskool stopmotion. The drawings aren't the most advanced, but they work. Motions jumpy but fluent. Music fits right in. Just the right kind of theme for this place too. XD Twisted but... not too much. Not bad. First attempt well done!

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gloomygvrl666 responds:

thanks dude ^_^ yea the art style was meant to fit in with my "fast comics" where everything is done freehand in black marker with minimal colour :3

[Kirby Reanimated: "Our Target Audience!"]

Short but well done! XD I like how animate all the characters are, with sparkles and blood and so very subtle movement all the time. Really livens it up! Good stuff.

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SpiderKnife responds:

Thank you ever so much for your kind words Cyber'! Happy to read that you enjoyed the scene :)

[Lloyd: Episode 6]

Well that was entertaining. XD Wonder if each episode is as non-sensical as this one... but I do like it. Lots of dialog and not much action, but it stays interesting all the way, and definitely doesn't hesitate to take things where they've never gone before! The chain of second opinions was pretty entertaining too. Guess I'd better backtrack to the earlier episodes of this great, refreshingly different detective series soon... good stuff.

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Toonwerks responds:

There were a lot of callbacks in this episode, because it was the season finale. So if something was confusing or random, watching the older toons should add some contex!

[Internet]

That last guy taking that other guys hat hmmmm... confused about that part! Otherwise this was great, and good call with the credits at the end, seems the trippiest parts are the GoodL ones. :) Really like the style, the mesh between animated and real, not sure I realized this was such an open collaboration with the last one! Context stays eh... somewhat continuate, although random jumps seem unavoidable for a project such as this. Also hey, no need to apologize (though for what? XD)! Good stuff.

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FlowDownStream responds:

That was in reference to what you said on the last one about context, figured you might feel similarly this time around :) Thanks so much for the support, always happy to hear your thoughts and the stars are much appreciated.
-GoodL

[Three Friends Have a Horrid Time in a Dungeon - NUTS AMUCK #2]

Well that was bizarre. :) So far no daunting decapitations processed though, even if they loom ahead, an ominous future for these three critters... why they followed the strange man to their unknown fate seems a bit strange, but I'll go with crazy, brave or naive! Good humor all the way though, and the color switch was a nice surprise. Also really crisp audio quality, though bit high on the loudness. Looking forward to the next bit!

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emergencysquirrel responds:

Thanks. Still fine tuning the audio - I come from a music production background, so I tend to master things a bit hot.
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