DarkX64's movie Reviews on Newgrounds

[The Fall of Doram]

Interesting...

It seems to have a good story. Animation is better than most and fight scenes are good. However, this suffers from a couple of problems. Art could get sloppy at points, action was hectic and I sometimes got lost. Dialogue moved REALLY fast. I would ward off trying to have automated text. I would advise having: A) Voices. They definitely would have helped. Or B) A button for advancing text. That would have been better than advancing it for us.

I would focus most on refining your dialogue sequences and then worry about art. Don't be afraid of more time investment if that's what it takes. It may serve you better, especially considering that I'm doing my best to give you the benefit of the doubt here. And not everyone on this site will do you that favor...

I think you have potential and I would love to see you further this technique you have. I'd be happy to be informed when you do. Best of luck to you.

-DarkX

canabalistic-pacmen responds:

Thanks alot! I originally was going to have voices. But then my labtop failed to read them for whatever reason. Thanks for the review!

[Dear Evark,]

Thanks for the waste!

The animation was 3 year old quality, the joke is between you and someone else and this had no meaning outside of wasting the time of everyone involved. Not horribly, unspeakably terrible. But still a far cry from good.

CNRHKick responds:

Thanks man!

[Wacky Game Jokez 4 Kidz]

You sure got a strange method...

...of letting your fans know how much you hate them.
Ok, maybe that's reading too much into this, but after Jerry, this just struggles to be sub-par in comparison to what you used to do. Now, you're just totally deliberately doing a bad job in an attempt to lose viewers. A simple "Fuck off everybody," would have sufficed.
I gave a 6 instead of a Zero because some part of me would like to believe that you don't think fans are brainless shit holes in need of a slapping around. Maybe you're going through some rough times and need some rest. Or maybe you just don't give a crap.
I'd wager the last one is the case. Whatever the case, I hope things turn up for you later and that your material can replicate the success of the Jerry series. As I wrap up this review, I should note that the Jerry series was, by far, a superior comedic series complimented with sadness, happiness, surprises and an all around memorable experience.
This wasn't.

HotDiggedyDemon responds:

I don't understand how you've inferred that I'm deliberately doing a bad job and I hate my fans

[a moderately funny joke]

It took two times for the joke to set in...

...but once it did, the lolz just came a rollin' in. This was funny. Why didn't you see fit to inform me about this? I have stated that I like your work in the past.
Ah well. It was funny.
Here's your 4 and 9.

Horsenwelles responds:

this has been a moderately funny joke.

enjoy the rest of your day

[Shared Food Tastes Better]

That was nice!

Normally, I would have a lot to say. But the simplicity of the idea message shows in the animation, anything I have to say has probably already been said and it just isn't necessary to clog this up fancy word that are just elaborate ways of saying "I like this." Because, quite frankly, I do. This goes to the favorites, no question :D. I look forward to seeing more from you.
Sincerely,

DarkX.

PS: Put a price on this and offer it to the highest bidder. Things like this are always going on T.V and around the Internet. I understand that this was just meant to deliver a message. But if you can distribute it so that it reaches public eyes (where things like this should be) and make some profit from delivering that message (the incentive to do it again and better than the last time), I say go for it! I believe that there's plenty to gain by selling this idea out for everyone involved. Regardless what you do, I wish you luck and hope that you never stop getting better.

jackbliss responds:

Aw.. thanks for the long thoughtful review DarkX. I will definitely give your idea of selling this a try. If you know anybody interested let me know :)

[Beer Run!]

"I forgot the ice!"

IS SOMEONE WRITING A LIST OF THE GREATEST CATCHPHRASES OF NEWGROUNDS 2010??? THIS SHOULD BE ON THAT LIST, PLEASE AND THANK YOU!

I think what made it so funny for me was how he was doing good deeds... until he crashed into his friend's house and killed him. Should've had him run over Osama Bin Laden or something, woulda been even funnier. This is just great and was added to favorites. Nice work!

"BUT WAIT! I FORGOT THE RECEIPT!"
*drives out a third time*

DarkX

[Angel and the Fox, Act II]

YOU BASTARD!!!

YOU PUT UP THE NEW ONE WITHOUT EVEN TELLING ME!!!!
*sigh* Now that that's out of the way...

Wow. The first one got all around nicer reviews. Although, I do agree that despite better animating skills and "juicy sound fx" (oh yea! A creaking door! What won't they think of next?) this time around, the first actually WAS better. The ending, looping music, out of place sound and lack of a soundtrack more fitting to the experiences in this installment are all backwards steps from where you were in the first. I can understand the injury. Still alright though. Some suggestions:

1) Make a post asking for someone to contact you in regards to handling audio. This will solve problems for the next one.
2) When you get better, remake these both, but keep the original first. THIS can go...

I hope you do better next time. No hard feelings for the score, ok? Keep in touch!

DarkX.

Jamieneo66 responds:

Thanks Dark lol,
I'll remake it when my wrist heals up, well i say remake, parts of it are ok its other parts that need to be remade ><
So yeah i'll do that soon as i have some time and it'l be alot better :D

[The "Change" of Christmas]

Simple and nice...

It got a meaningful lesson across and the drawings were nice. If it's not too late, I will nominate this for the 09 Christmas section.