SteveMaddenFootball's movie Reviews on Newgrounds

[World of Horror [Launch Trailer]]

The absolute level of skill present in your launch trailer is immensely impressive. It's extremely impressive, and thank you for including a short production video showcasing the storyboard as well as some test animation.

From my perspective, you have well-organized layers, and I am very fascinated by seeing behind-the-scenes material. I think you should be very proud of what you have accomplished. You have a level of dedication and passion that I deeply respect.

I especially enjoy the scenes that have an exaggerated perspective!

[eminem goes to the supermarket in 1975]

I'm impressed by how well you capture the spirit of the old-school vibe of NG animations. You have a great understanding of timing. This song slaps as well. Why did you listen to the song on the bus all the time? What was something that you really liked about the song? It's good! Yeah, when Uncharted 3 comes out, it's going to be really cool!

I didn't even realize that the subtitles at the end were missing because it just ends. I thought that was intentional. That it was just "and"

ICantSeeHelp responds:

I just love mashups I find it awesome and halairous how you can an entirely new vibe by just mixing 2 songs together also Thank you !

[Anim practice]

You have excellent line economy!

[PUNCH PUNCH FOREVER! ep2]

Warm colors and the use of cool tones at night greatly contribute to the narrative. The fluidity of the motions is superb, and the outstanding good pacing, seamlessly flowing from scene to scene. The dynamic perspectives and exaggerated characterizations add great humor and are delightful to witness. The backgrounds possess a lot of charm, with consistent color palettes that complement each other well. The sound design effectively sets the atmosphere with ambience, music and sound effects.

The action scenes are fluid and impactful, aiding the narrative progression. PUNCH PUNCH FOREVER excels in dynamic storytelling, seamlessly shifting from relaxing moments to humor and then to action. The emotional resonance helps viewers connect with the characters.

[OK!]

What I find fascinating is how you have the side that is closer to the viewer with thick lines, while the side that is further away has thinner lines. You have excellent control over your line thickness. I think that helps a lot in establishing that the design of your characters.

One slight issue I noticed is an audio pop just before the character says "hmm"; that could have been edited out. Overall, your motion is good. The dynamic bounce of the hair and the effect when the "OK" text appears are well done.

[Samus vs Ridley]

Your tie-down of the line work, the way you have added shadows, and the animation of Samus with excellent silhouettes and readable action are engaging.

Showcasing the juxtaposition of the protagonist's round shapes contrasted with the villain's sharp edges, as well as the distinct color palette of the villain compared to the protagonist, helps to distinguish and reinforce the narrative of the action.

[Metroid WIP 1]

Good storyboard. The perspective of your scene is dynamic, and the action is impactful. You exhibit great control, especially with the camera moving to highlight the active motion that demands the viewer's attention. The framing of the scene is well-presented.

[Baby with a gun]

Motion exhibits strong fluidity, which is extremely good. You effectively show the dimensions of the piñata with strong key poses. I assume it was done through post-to-post animation, as the action appears well-planned. Your line work in defining those dimensions and presenting the shapes is of high quality.

Your skill is evident in the level of attention to motion. There is a good emphasis on key poses with readable silhouettes.

[Starfire Animation test]

There's a good bounce to the action, and the way you've exaggerated the shoulders coming up to the head effectively builds suspense, visually representing how surprised Starfire is.

[Offering]

What strikes me as very powerful in your scene is the way the flower is depicted with a light gray color and good shape language, building a strong silhouette. The dimensional angles and perspective lines you've used help establish the scene effectively. You are demonstrating professionalism.

The anticipation leading up to when the bean man pulls out the flower flows smoothly, with effective exaggeration from the back to the front. The viewer feels the impact as the flower is closest to their perspective.