Darkl89's movie Reviews on Newgrounds

[All Your Base DX 2006]

Beautiful!

This was really beautiful. I can't believe it's been 5 years since AYB was invented. These flash really brought back a lot of memories. Anyways, nice job you did here. Everything was done in a really great way. This is how tributes/remakes should be done. Amazing job!

To everyone insulting AYB or this flash 0: What you say!!!

Sonucais responds:

I don't say "What you say!!!", I say...
FY FKNG N00B! GFHGFHGFHGFGHGFH!!! >:(

[The Gayest Showdown]

So bad that is funny.

Maybe I'm in a good mood or something like that right now but this thing made me laugh. Not because it has horrible graphics and sound but because it's so bad it ended up being hilarious. And unlike all those other asshole reviewers who think that you should shoot yourself to death, I salute you for taking a risk at this.

*salutes you*

PowerRangerYELLOW responds:

Thanks

[Who Killed Ken Kutaragi]

That was great!

Now this was a great flash. That graphics and animation were good, nothing special, but good. Yu could still improbe them a bit though. The humor was great but it sometimes, it felt to forced. The sound was was good and clear at all times except in the last bit when Santa is talking.

Anyways, great flash you created here. You could still work on the sound and some of the animation but overall it was a really well put flash that deserves some prasing. It may not be perfect, but the humor and the whole thing put together makes this thing great.

Anyways, keep up the good work!

AceRaynor responds:

Thanks for the crits. I try to improve the animation and sound as I make these.

[Mortal Kombat Kamidogu 8]

Excellent!

Really good. The extras were amazing especially the Scorpion one. Good, now this is a great flash that brings a big smile on your face. Keep up the good work guys, I can't wait for part 9.

Bezo responds:

Well, get used to the idea. I'm back at school now and so any free time I have will be sucked up faster than you say "Can you hear me now? Good".

Seriouslaw.

Glad you liked it, though.

-Bezo.

[S. Ninja Mario Ep. 0]

Ninjas = Instant Win!!!!

Awesome movie! This was just so awesome in some many levels. The graphics and sprite animations were excellent and they llok really fluid without any slowdown whatsoever. The sound was a bit annoying at first but once you get into the movie, you won't mind it. The music was excellent especially the song in the end credits. The story was great and Vaati as the main villain makes this movie awesome instantly. The ninja theme adds a great feeling to the movie and makes this Mario flash stand out from the others.

So, why no 10? Well, the movie was a BIT too long and there was too much reading and not enough action for a ninja film. Still, I can't deny this flash is a work of art.

Excellnt job, this movie is an isntant classic that will surely stand the test of time. I can't wait to watch more of your work. Randy Solem, you better watch out, it looks like there's a new girl on the block ready to take your title.

Shuko responds:

Yeah, this one moved a little slow for my tastes too. ~_~ But the next one will be better. :) Much more action, and much better flow. Thanks for the criticism!

[A Super Mario short]

What a nice moral!

Too bad the short could have been a little more entertaining. You got skill man, you use need to use them a lot better.

JonBro responds:

I'm trying, I'm running out of ideas.

[MK Konquest Adventure 1]

Amazing as hell(ohhh!)

This flash has everything! The production values were really quite high in this movie. The graphics were good but man, the sound was excellent. You could hear everything clearly and the voices were perfect(they really make the characters likeable).

The movie was also funny as hell(ohhh!) and the jokes were really well done(I still don't get what a metaphor is, I feel stupid). The special features were all over the top in awesomeness(is that even a word?) The commentarie was amazing and I really want a Shao Kahn plushie. Excellent job Bezo, I can't wait to see the next part.

Bezo responds:

Thanks. I spent a lot of time developing my animation style (and I've even changed it since this was made), but I pride myself on my excellent sound ability. As a lot of you know, I'm mostly a composer of music and this animation thing is just something I do for fun and I have access to top of the line musical and audio tools. I think I can share one of my secrets though. This is the trick to having good Flash audio.

First, you need some kind of audio sequencer program. Something like Reason/Cool Edit Pro (now Adobe Audition) for PC or Logic Express (or Pro)/Soundtrack Pro for Mac (I recommend Soundtrack Pro because of its relative cheapness compared to Logic, but I use Logic Pro and Soundtrack Pro together). Then you import all the audio you plan to use into it. All the dialogue, all the sound effects, all the music. Using the sequencer part of the program, arrange everything in tracks and start building a soundtrack for every scene. Then when you're finished, adjust all the levels for maximum sound clarity. In other words, have the music, but not so it overpowers the dialogue, and don't have the sound effects suddenly be a lot louder than the dialogue. I do this for every scene in the Flash. Then, record your soundtrack (bouncing) as a single audio file and import it directly into Flash (in .WAV format). Them animate to the soundtrack. When you publish, make sure your sound files are set to Stream, and your audio bitrate is set to MP3, 32 kbps, Best (stereo or mono is fine). Your file will take a while to publish, but it will make up for it in filesize and sound quality. Just make a sandwich or read a book while you're waiting. ;) MKKA ep 1 took about 3 minutes to publish and I have a very, very fast computer. I'm glad people liked my commentary and I really want a Shao Kahn plushie too.

Until I find someone who can make them, I guess I'll have to rely on my drawing of one.

Thanks for the review and if anyone who's having sound woes reads this, I hope it helps.

-Bezo.

[Mortal Kombat Kamidogu 7]

It's all about the extras!

Iwas a bit dissapointed with that main movie but the extra movies were awesome. Kompat Kapers was funny and Spirit Liu was sweet as hell(OMG!, the music kicks ass). This also gets 1 extra point for having a South Park reference in it. Great job guys!

Bezo responds:

Glad you liked it all. If you liked the Spirit Liu trailer music, it's available in my Audio Portal collection, as "Read Or Die Battle Theme" which is, to be fair, what it is.

South Park references make the world go round. Seriously, you guys. Seriously.

[Steve's Life Episode 1]

Boring!

I don't really see the point of this flash in any way. The graphics are terrible, the sound sucks and there wasn't any color. Try harder next time!

Kolibiri responds:

Terrible graphics, sucky sound, no colour, looks like a mission success to me.

[Yugayoh: The Movie Part 2]

Hilariously randomness!(Does this word exist?)

Whoa, that was hilarious. I coudn't stop laughing during the whole flash. The thing that made this good was the complete randomness and crazyness.The thing with Richard Simmons and Tamagochi was completely random and that's why it was so funny. Excelletn job!

EternitySpent responds:

Randomness is indeed a word, I think. However awesomeness is not. So. Awesomeness.