Ericho's movie Reviews on Newgrounds

[a proto story]

Not much to see

What was frustrating about this was that there was no sound. It's just that when something doesn't have sound, it doesn't really belong here as a full submission. Those are more like tests that you should make yourself. This itself looks like a storyboard that never got finished. At least you gave us the option of being able to fast forward through everything, because ten minutes of this would be pretty boring.

It looks like you have some good ideas, particularly with the cast. The problem is that there's little action actually seen. It seems more like something that would make a good webcomic but not a flash cartoon. I didn't like it how that purple background seemed out of place. There were some instances where it took up half the screen.

[Bankomat]

One of your best

The way the guys had their eyes (rhymes!) implanted reminded me of the Borg from "Star Trek". It was great to see all this great artwork flow so well together. The music was also fantastic and gave off a great sense of being intimidated. This really is a creepy cartoon. It might be a bit hard to feel that much emotion about it, because it's simply so random with everything it does. I could go on all day about the hidden meaning in this.

I'm guessing it was probably something about conformity and/or obeying the government. I love the way you omitted the black outlines for the colors. It's a cartoon that really moves around, which how the angels are presented. It really is fascinating to see how much goes on in this. We might never understand it, but will always appreciate it.

[The Steven Seagal Show #1]

You have a McDonald's account?

At first I thought this was going to end just after Steven Seagal killed the old man. I'm glad it didn't, because it got better as it went on. It was a great idea to have another celebrity included in this. The best thing is probably how emotionless Seagal is the entire time. Remind me not to ask him what time it is. I imagine that it would be the same for other actors known for being physically strong, like Chuck Norris of course.

It seems like it's been a long time since you have submitted something. It looks like your art style has really improved over the years and I'm glad. It may be a bit too long, but it definitley delivers the goods. I think the voice wasn't the best, but I haven't seen many Seagal movies in the first place. I only saw "Machete".

[New Friend]

Not bad

Everything just came off as so weird in this. It was like you presented these demon characters and simply had them exist for no reason. It's just that this seems like something that would require a background story. It was all worth it for that ending. As surreal and incomprehensible as this flash was, I would certainly recommend it. It's just great when you have no idea what is going to happen in the end.

I guess it can be hard to have new friends like that. There's not much else to say about this, because it's so short. I would probably have to compliment you on the animation because it really does look pretty well done. I like how all of the characters have different designs. It's a pretty nice little short cartoon to watch.

[OBO2]

Technically not silent

For what it's worth, this really wasn't that bad. I think its strongest point is probably how it just keeps on going. I have no idea what's going to happen next, or even when it will end. I was thinking it was just going to be that one stinger with the deranged Mickey Mouse but then we got a face body named House. Hey, that rhymes! I thought at first that this was going to be a full silent picture, you don't see many of those.

It makes me wonder, has there ever been a silent film made in color? It seems like it would kind of be a contradiction, but whatever. Hats are nice. I guess it would have been better if you had decided to simply make it so that the overall quality was better. If you're looking for something really freaky, then by all means check this out.

Joelasticot responds:

stop reviewing my shit

[Goomba's perspective]

Mario's fat

This was a ton of fun to watch, mostly because of how funny it was. The weirdest thing was how Mario looked like such a monstrosity in this. I think the best bit was when the goomba mentioned his job of walking around. Well, you can still kill Mario by walking around at the right time, I guess. It's great to hear these voices, especially the stoned turtles. I love how everything is so wonderfully emphasized in terms of goofiness.

I'd never expect Mario to look so detailed while he was dying. I am so glad you picked up on this after a year and a half. It's such a well made cartoon it deserves to be, well, created. I was expecting this to maybe have more angst in it, but it was pretty silly the entire time. I like works that have such a consistent tone.

[Weihnachtskarte]

Alright for what it is

It's times like this where I wish I understood German. I'm not even sure what language it is, but I'm going with that for a guess. Even if I couldn't understand it, I appreciate all the effort put into wanting to give us all a Merry Christmas. I hope you had a great one this year as I certainly did. I spent my Christmas by going over to my grandparents' house and having a nice time. This wasn't too elaborate, but I actually really did like the animation.

It helps that everything is just so colorful in this. It wasn't that much, but it's nice to hear from you. You have made some good stuff over the years and it is great that you are back. I'm guessing that "Nochmal" means "Replay". It would have been nice if you could have had an option for English subtitles or an English version.

[Genevieve]

Nicely done!

It was great to see one of your best drawn cartoons yet. I think what makes it truly haunting is at the end when we see the narrator was a toy. I'm going to assume that was Geneieve as an older woman at the end. The animation is so good in this and I think the best animated thing is the tinkle guy who took over Russia. I have no idea why this is under "Comedy". I think it's a serious drama more than anything else, maybe even a horror cartoon.

The narration is fantastic, with how you capture a child-like innocence. She could have just wished for a talking toy of any animal she could imagine. It's amazing how someone not that mean in early life could take over the world. I don't even remember my life when I was three. It truly does show you that children are scary.

[Shamoozal: Jacquo's Carol]

Everything's nice

While Christmas is over, it's still nice to look back at this. It's great how everything just flows together so well. I think the best part is the animation, because everything looks like it has so much dimension. It's funny how a rabbit would be a bum when he already has clothes, which most rabbits don't have anyway. I imagine that it would probably be like this to be a bum on Christmas. Did I mention the name of your series is hilarious?

I hope boxes have some nutritional value to them. While not my favorite you have ever made, it's certainly good. It really helps that the voice is so spot on with exactly how an angry bum would be like. Then again, I guess any bum would be angry for most times of the year. It actually did have a somewhat heartwarming feel to it.

[Charlie the Unicorn]

Here it is

It is so great to be able to see this on Newgrounds, where it belongs. I think on other websites, it's become the most watched flash cartoon. It started here and it's great that people acknowledge that. Even at 2 million views, it isn't that well known for being here. Now, as for the cartoon itself, it's as great as ever. It helps that the animation is so fantastic. I especially love how the fur on these animals looks so good.

Even the backgrounds are great with how they look somewhat pixellated. I like how these characters have such ridiculously different voices. I'd probably go with Charlie on being the best character as he's the only sane unicorn. Of course, being a unicorn, you'd think it wouldn't be that serious. He turned out to be right, as his kidney got stolen.