DocMonster's movie Reviews on Newgrounds

[S. Console Wars 2 trailer]

Could It Be?!!!

This one looks like it might actually be better than the first one! IS THAT POSSIBLE?!!! You've got some awesome talent here! I can't wait for the full version!

[VH2 Trailer]

Nice Small File Size!

For what I got, I would've expected it to be larger. Great sense of file size economy! The only drawback is the dialogue plays back muffled. I caught a couple of words here and there, but nothing that helped me make sense of the piece. One way to fix this is drop the volume on the background music and / or use subtitles. Other than that, the art is great, the characters look interesting and the frame by frame kick looked pretty sweet! I look forward to the actual toon!

[Counter-stick]

I Don't Like Stick Toons ...

... unless it's Xiao Xiao or Joe Zombie. That being said, I think this toon is FREAKIN' HILARIOUS!!! If I could've given you a 50 for humour, I would have!
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Some improvements could be made like spelling. Though it may be part of the "joke", TOO MANY misspelled words is distracting and your humour is certainly good enough to speak for itself. The animation of the sticks could be cleaner cuz there were times when limbs didn't seem to be attached to the torso. Make sure props are in the proper layer cuz items in the background appeared on objects in the foreground. Add a top layer to your "Play?" button and insert a square at an Alpha channel of 0% which encompasses the word "Play?". This will make your "Play?" button easier to activate since, as it is now, it can only be activated when the mouse is clicked precisely over an individual letter and not the whole area.
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I hope you haven't read the above suggestions as harsh. You've got some GREAT potential here and I think it's worth the time to give you some tips on improving. Anyone who can get me to sit through and actually ENJOY a stick movie has definitely got the goods! I'm really looking forward to your next project! Good luck!

[Bubitsu Episode 1]

Has Potential

I really like the use of photographs for the backgrounds - they add a nice feeling of depth to the piece. I also like the beginning with the black & white "stills". A couple of things to look out for are:
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1) Sound effects matching - for the most part, you've matched up sound perfectly in the right parts except for the Princess' walking sound effect. It sounded like she had two HUGE feet with the amount of noise they were making.

2) Voice acting - put a little more life into the characters by really expressing what you're saying. I find that the more animated a voice actor makes their face while speaking their lines, the more animated and interesting the voice becomes.

3) Fighting action - you should add more movement, dramatic angles and length to your fight scenes since it seems to play a big part in your story.

4) Pacing - the piece is very slow. Try editing your next project a little tighter so as not to leave so much dead air.
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I hope none of this came across as being harsh. I can see you worked very hard on this and you put forth an honest effort - I respect that. You also have great potential and I'm interested in seeing you improve. I wish you the best of luck with the coming episodes and look forward to seeing them ALL!

[Samurai Mushroom trailer]

Not Too Shabby!

Well, your trailer was effective! It made me want to check out your site! I liked it enough to bookmark it. It's pretty good! I like your color work the best. Hopefully, this isn't the only Flash toon you make of Samurai Mushroom! It's a cute concept and deserves more Flash exposure! Should you decide to animate more, Clutch5000 gave you some EXCELLENT advice! I really have nothing further to add except I wish you the best o' luck with SM and, should you need any Flash tips and / or advice, don't be afraid to contact me through my Newgrounds profile. Cheers!

[Heroes and Monster 1b]

I've Watched Both Parts

It's obvious you put a lot of time and effort into this so you've won half the battle. I suggest you cut the story much leaner because there really isn't enough in either part to hold interest. 3D graphics, as you know, make for one huge Flash file. Try recreating this two dimensionally and you'll find you have tons o' file space to play with and can present more in one shot.
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I admire your dedication! Keep on animating!

[PacMan-Wheres the Ghosts?]

Clever!

The fact it started off just like the original Pac Man game and then went into the story was a very clever and natural way to go about it. This was excellent!

PsyCHo-puNk responds:

I gave it my best shot trying to make it act just like the arcade, to the point that the actual point value of each pellet and ghost eaten is true to the game. Glad you liked it.

[Resident Evil - How many?]

Clever & Simple!!!

Resident Evil & Tootsie Pops - I haven't seen two great tastes that go even greater together since peanut butter & chocolate!!! The art was spot on with the style of the commercial and the subject was just plain funny! Excellent work! Keep it up!

[Tomb of Terror #001]

Simply Excellent!

The only crit I can give this piece is the sound needs to be recorded a bit louder. Other than that, everything is perfect! The economy of motion and the backgrounds are awesome! This is a highly effective piece! Keep crankin' 'em out! Your stuff is excellent!

[Poopy Pup]

Short and ... uh ... Sweet?!

What impresses me the most about this piece is the file size. Anyone else would have made the same toon for about 3 meg! I like the stylized art and the simple setting. The story gets straight to the point without any ill paced mucking about and the payoff is worth a good chuckle. The kid's voice is suitably annoying which adds to the humour. This was an overall good job! Give us more!