VicariousE's movie Reviews on Newgrounds

[The Wizard of Oz 2]

I'm kinda shocked the current score is barely below 3, you obviously put a lot of work into this. There's a lot of cuts, pans, action, what's not to like?! Perhaps the backgrounds and setting could've used added details, to make things look a little less artificial/CG.. for me, it doesn't detract from the work at all.

MikeAGar85 responds:

Thanks so much, I appreciate the kind words! I totally agree with you on the missing detail, but unfortunately my computer and animation program are a little dated. My computer just couldn't handle all the rendering needed. I had to use a lot of tricks and short cuts to get it at least close to the way i envisioned it. I have big plans for future animations. Hopefully i will have a more powerful computer by then. Thanks again for the critique and 5 star rating.

[Samurai Strike force - VH]

That had an impressive amount of action, good luck on your journey!

TermoShockers responds:

I appreciate the feedback and the vote of confidence.

Thanks for reviewing.

[2014 Animation Reel]

Although the last line spoken was impossible to understand, the whole compilation was great, better than great, it was better than awesome. I guess it helps that I've seen many of the sourced animations, and it just adds to the scope and quantity (and quality) of your work: concentrated kick-ass. You've been sorely under rated lately, I hope that changes here at NG, as well as in the 'mainstream media' very soon.

YULFO83 responds:

Wow, thank you so much man. comments like that keeps me going. thank you for watching, means alot to me. thanks again!

P.S. "Merry Christmas" was the line at the end. haha!

[Watermelon]

Excellent frame rate and action! Odd, I only knew people were allergic to watermelon recently.. I gave one to a busboy at a restaurant I frequent (he wouldn't accept cash as a tip). He cracked it open in the back, where a waitress had an instant reaction, and rashes on her face the next day O_o

Anyway, decent piece, if a bit short :)

Chauder responds:

haha wow I didn't even know an allergy to watermelons was real xD

[Trusts & Estates]

I half thought the waiter would just do the world a favor, and gun those nuts down! At first I bought it, I thought this was a mostly legit eavesdrop the author overheard... then I thought, "Well maybe they all had some kinda odd 'sensitivity training', so they could deal with hostile witnesses better."

Yep, ultimately, this was a conversation between lawyers, and my ear will never be the same again. Nice frame rate, despite the smudgy simple faces, in fact, the cuts between the 4 were quite professional, and at no time did I think the author skimped on laying down the animation necessary, to show the conversation. Sure gave me some douche chills :p

elementalbadger responds:

thanks! Also, I've never heard the phrase 'douche chills' before. I think I like it.

[MMT - PAT IT]

That's perfectly fine work, although the female voice had a substantially lower volume voice. The joke was legit and the punchline tasteful. Bit short, but if you keep linking characters, might be part of a greater whole... or something.

NG has a lot to offer animators who network, review and collaborate with others here, snag some background music from the Audio Portal next time around (even if you keep it low key). Also, the scenes look well framed, action shots, progressions, all good spot on and imaginative - try a high angle or low angle shot (or copy one's point of view/focus), next time around

Matthcw responds:

Thank you, this review is much appreciated

[Test Roz Short]

Normally, tests aren't allowed in the Portal (it's in the fine print), but that's some exceptional mouth movements you've animated there!

RollieMcSplat responds:

Thanks for your support! Stay tuned for our halloween short!