TravelSizedLions's movie Reviews on Newgrounds

[Hank Hanky: Vegetables]

I've got to be honest, I usually start a little unimpressed when I watch these. But your clever, creative, and most importantly clean writing almost always garner my attention and appreciation. The Hanky Hank Show's a really simple concept, but it's execution is... well clever's just about the only word I can use to describe it. It's quite a bit like Codename Kids Next Door, in that it has a way of sparking a very deep, childlike nostalgia that makes the character and the fundamental idea behind the show stick in the mind.

captainmcross responds:

Thanks. I'm trying to stick to doing one of these each week. Some of them come out better than others, but my real goal is to just keep consistent with this and see what happens.

[Perfect Present]

I love all of the video game sound effects you put into it. They just seem to add to it. Hope your girlfriend liked it.

ScottCanDraw responds:

I thought adding a bit of a nerdy flare to it would add some extra fun.

[Flipped.]

whoa. No, just, whoa. Really creative. How do you come up with these kinds of ideas?

Emrox responds:

Iunno.

[Time circles]

That's a great idea you had there. It's a very good concept, and the comedic timing was spot on. In honesty, though, I would've liked it much more if it were cleaner.

DuDuL responds:

Will try fix that next time ;D Thanks

[Tomb Travel]

Very nice work! The concept was very original, and the backgrounds and character symbols were very detailed and stylistic. Your storytelling ability is a gift. I'll hope to see you in the brackets. :)

DieterTheuns responds:

Same goes for you, I'm gonna call you Gary Oak coz I can tell I'll lose to you :<
:3

[Paradox Pandemonium]

Clever. :) Kick's my entry's butt, for sure. At least as far as entertainment value and originality. Sound quality is a little low, though.

Lankie responds:

Thanks! Glad you enjoyed it! Unfortunately I only had a cruddy USB mike to work with. Something I'll need to improve on I guess.
Good luck in NATA shenanigans! :D

[Meet Yourself]

Haha, not bad at all. It felt a little slow and emotionless, though. I'll admit, the joke was really quite clever. I can't wait to see how you'll fare. :)

hillrdavid responds:

Hmm you're not the only person who's mentioned the emotionless part. I'll keep that in mind for my next one. Thanks!

[Syssitia]

I'm not a huge fan of stick movies, but I can say that I like how smooth the animation is. I would've liked it a little longer, though.

Lympha responds:

I'll try to make an animation with more length in the future.

[Contra with Two Players]

Wow, that animation was beautiful. Seriously, favorited, man. and here's why:

1. You're clean--

There's no garbage(i.e. innuendo, explicit material), which is at the very top of my list for any given artist. There was only one profane word in the whole video(well, two: using God's name in vain counts in my opinion), and it wasn't to ruinous to the mood of the video.

2. The Mood--

It was light hearted, and sincere in a way. Too many flashes nowadays are about yelling and screaming, or making fun of someone else(admittedly I'm a bit guilty of this), which is really depressing. Animators who consistently stick to the more upbeat topics really deserve more viewing.

3. Effort--

This last point is more of a point of respect to the viewer. The quality of the art, the fluidity of the inbetweening, and the consistency of the lighting throughout the video all say one thing really: You care about giving the viewer a good end product. And caring in such an apathetic environment like Newgrounds says even more about your overall character. which is why both you and the movie are going on my favorites list. :)

Shamoozal responds:

Thanks for the well thought out response. It's funny you bring up my swearing in this video, if you actually watch all my other shorts you'll see that this is one of the only times I swear! I actually had a big debate in my head if I should say "God dammit" or not.