mastermalpass's movie Reviews on Newgrounds

[//Necropolis Synergy]

Hey, here's something new. =P

I would usually rate this material as quite mediocre, but I feel compelled to give it higher ratings because of its originality, in the end the plot is the most important thing, and that is pretty original.

The animation and graphics are good. But all that's missing here is a little more flow. I found it a little hard to get into; I'm still not exactly sure what was going on exactly even though I understand the background. Unless the narrative is supposed to be shady, I think what is needed here is something to fill in the gaps between speech. Be it ambient environment sounds, movement / actions, or facial expressions. I think that this has the potential to be even better.

Oh and by the way, VOICE ACTORS, some of you have some acoustics in your recording rooms, and it really spoils the atmosphere when someone talks outside, and it sounds like their indoors. So I recommend finding a way to record outside or in a more sound-proofed room.

JazLyte responds:

Thanks for the review =) Storytelling and pacing is something I'm still trying to get down pat, so understandable. I would drag my laptop outside and record but my mic's pretty old/cheap and I have to doctor alot of the acting at least for myself (I play the big black guy), so wind and stuff would probably end up being taken out. However, during all the outside scenes I did add background ambiance as much as possible, but I'll keep working on that.

[Ask Mr. Information!]

This dissapointed me...

When I saw the intro I was really expecting something a lot better. The old cartoon intro style was very promising, but the actual cartoon itself was shorter than the intro and all in all a bit mundane. I understand the idea here but it needs a lot more work on it.

Your animation and drawing skills are brilliant! You showed me that you're capable of something great but the story in this just got a "Is that it?" from me. Don't let your skills go to waste, make a longer animation with more than just one joke and then you'll be complimenting your skills!

Billy-Chops responds:

Thanks for the kind words. I'm not trying to be mean but if you read the description, it would have saved you the time. I've been getting that it's short since it's been up and this was only a portfolio piece. Thank you and next time I should have an actual full cartoon up.

[Steve The Magic Turtle]

I'm expecting to see this on the front page!

I was laughing my arse off from the part where he brought the sword out of the ship. There's nothing more to it than pure comedy. Keep it coming!

Kyaztro responds:

thanks man, but that valentines collab right next to me will definitely be an obstacle
hell my score just dropped from a 3.78 to 3.62

[To Blam and Protect]

I voted 5 - because it's valuable info.

Ok, so it's not exaclty what we ussually praise on the portal. But it's an important reminder. Similar to that "how to steal a flash" tutorial.

Nice Easter egg to0.

Deaththe14th responds:

thanks, I worked very hard on that easter egg.

That easter egg was an example of what should be blammed from the portal, though.

[my pivot stuff]

Your first animation?

Well you've shown us what you're capable of. Let's just look at this flash like your CV.

I dunno how good you are for sound. But you've definately got what it takes to animate most things, and I like this. It's quick and fast paced, so you know how to present your animation.

I hope you get some good ideas, because you could easily make a good idea become a great flash.

StickFrenzie101 responds:

thanks. i guess that's one of the things i'm sorta sttuck on. no ideas! but i'm sure i'll think of something.

[The Cleaner.]

I like it,

There's nothing else I really have to say. =D

Mechabloby responds:

omg

[my first- stick fight]

For a first time that's impressive.

You seem to have got all the animation skills we want from a Stick figure animator.

This episode was quick, instant animation, honest talking (It's a stick fight, therefore it's made for violence).

I look forward to what you next make. =]

Sanxxx responds:

thanks, my second stick fight is going to be a better one.

[A Horse]

Well, that was something different.

Pretty funny though, the aimless randomisation was pretty funny espeially how it all burst in so quickly. Keep it up. =D

dhedarkhcustard responds:

thanks! I enjoy randomness. I wrote the story in a 10 minute lunch break at college when a friend asked me to write something random. I then had to use the randomness of the story how it says "an orange a black horse..." but some how have it come in after he says it rather than already being orange and black. If that made sense. Oh well. Thanks for the review ;)

[RcR: Domain]

not bad.

Plot's nothing outta the ordinary, but the animation reminded me of Double Dragon, and that's probably why I like this. Sure the sounds aren't great, theres no speech and the effects need work. But overall the movie has... Potential.

Flash-Gamers responds:

Hey thanks alot. I can't draw effects for some reason....maybe I should start trying to draw some.

[Growing An Arm]

For a first flash,

That is impressive, the drawing's ok. the animations not too bad. If you ask me one main thing you have to worjk on is speed. Perhaps just rasing the fps of this movie would just make it appeal more. Other than that it appears that you have the potential to learn everything else as you go along.

Darktayle responds:

Since I'm getting the frame comment a lot, I think I'll go and edit it now. Thanks for the advice.