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[Horrible humanity]

I think I've got it...

...your dad grew up with a silver spoon up his ass and nowday's he can't even afford a babysitter let alone a fucking butler.

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[Autumn Tree]

Masterpiece.

One of you guys mention in the special features that you'd seen Elephant, the indie flick directed by Gus Van Sant, and that you really didn't want this to be like that. Well, don't worry. I've seen Elephant too, and I thought it very disappointing.
I would rather watch this flash any day. More effort and class has gone into this than in any single frame of GVS's film.
Some amazing techniques here - split-screen was cool, especially the way it's kinda only split between the characters and not the backgrounds.
I also had fun spotting all the different movie posters. All these small details add up to a very real feel.
I gave you a 5 for violence, I dunno why but it felt wierd to give you a ten. Those were real kids who died, I can't celebrate in graphic interpretation of that in the same way I could in a horror anime or any other fictional violence. Not long before Columbine, were I used to live in Scotland there was a town not far from me where an adult walked into a primary school (Grade School for US) and shot an entire class full of kids and their teacher. I don't think I could watch a flash movie based on that.

A provocative 10 overall.

[AKAKAKAKAK]

Way too short!

And that's a damn shame because the 7 seconds that are here are tremendous. I want to see so much more.

It shouldn't really be this big in file size, try compressing the music a bit and maybe cut it short.
You'd have 10 from me, if it was longer.
6 here and I Voted 3.

[Head Strong]

This was good.

It's a stick movie, but it's a good one. A bit short though. I can see you put alot of effort in to the looks and effects.
Great backgrounds which zoom left and right with gusto. Awesome motion blurring and all.

Nice.

[The Undead]

the strangest thing...

...I've seen around these parts. What do I think? I'm not sure really. The art was excellent, realistic bodies and faces, dark and moody locations. Great colour palette really bringing out the atmosphere of the graveyard.
The voices were nice and clear.
But the story/script - WTF?.........not saying that's bad though.
Kinda like a mixture between the movies of David Lynch and Ed Wood. I'm giving you an 8.
Confused Nicely.

[Intensity - JET]

Energetic but too sketchy...

And by the way that music is not by "Jet", I really like the song but it's definately not Jet. Can't remember who though, maybe The White Stripes or The Strokes.

Anyway, the animation was very rough but I can see you have the core skill to be an excellent animator. The lip syncing was good too. I think your next project might turn some heads.

Find out who sung that song though, it's really annoying me.

MaxJayJay responds:

Oh it IS by Jet. It is really their song, i've seen the video clip. and what else? they used to go to my high school

[The Mask and the Monster]

This flash kicks arse.

Well done on this. Well done indeed. One of the reviews below lists your animation techniques under CONS! "A bit awkard" he said.
That guys head is up his ass, your skills are polished and honed well. I must check out your other movies.

***favourite***

[7 Feet under (Noir)]

Classy Flash

This was terrific, really nice noirish tale your spinning here. The artwork is supreme, all very polished and given the feel of a graphic novel. It's all directed with skill too, lot's of neat little inserts and cuts using different techniques. I like all these things.
Just out of curiosity - do you storyboard and screenwrite your work?

I haven't seen the first part yet but I'll be sure to check it out based on the quality of this one. You got a 5 from me.
Well done, I look forward to seeing more.

subcultured2 responds:

I story board them on a notebook when I feel inspired. Sometimes I get some happy accidents that look good and I keep them. The plot will begin to unravel slowly as the characters are introduced.

[Kids should be outside.]

Wonderful.

Very nice little flash movie. Your drawing style is great, not shaky at all like you were saying at the end. The music was suttle and went well with the animation. I thought it was really good.

And yes... kids should be outside.

[Meltdown]

TheHistorian is being too harsh...

...in fact he is being a bit of a dick really, okay so this is very similar to the Madness movies but so what? There are a million movies on NG based on other peoples movies.
When it's done well, it's a compliment to the original author, when it's done badly or it's been totally ripped off thats when things get ropey.
This movie is done well in that style, thats good. Well done.
I gave you a 3.