Ericho's movie Reviews on Newgrounds

[Drugs, drugs, drugs!]

Sweet!

Now that is definitley the right way to show your kids why they should not take drugs. Just show them a really scary pooping homeless man. I think this animation style is familiar, as well as the audio. What I liked was how you made fun of that old commercial. I don't think I ever actually saw that on TV as a kid, but when I first saw it on the Internet, it was really scary. I love how stupid the kid is to think that's cool. Hey, if you're really high, you probably will turn into a snake monster like that.

It's just great to see satire used to those old commercials. At first I was thinking you were going to show him smoking crack but he didn't! I guess it's nice when something ends on a really optimistic note. I can understand how some people could comprehend that as being cool instead of scary. We all view things differently.

BillyNapalm responds:

The commercial always bothered me when I was younger, because I was REALLY into Ninja Turtles in a big way, and the thought of morphing into a snakeman was really appealing to me. Of course, I was eight years old and really didn't have a source of crack at the time.

The closest thing to drugs that we had access to were Rockets Candy.

[ASuperMarioBrosQuicky3]

Merry Christmas Eve?

The best thing about this was hearing that Manwhore song at the end. Well, it wasn't the one I am more familiar with, it was actually the original. I am glad it was not just a blank screen because it looked like it was going to be that at first. What was not good was how this was so short. The sprite work is actually fairly well done. I like to see Bowser as a zombie but it seems like such a wasted oppurtunity to have him beat Mario so easily.

At least it did not just end with Bowser falling into the lava. I could tell you were trying to imitate "Super Mario Bros. Z" but it didn't come off that well. What you should have done is show numerous locations instead of just the single one. I think you have potential and you also managed to use good music. Mario looks good in those colors.

Mario8th responds:

NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO!!!!!!!!!!!
THIS IS MY WORST ANIMATION!!!! HOW DO PEOPLE KEEP FINDING THIS ONE AND NOT ONE OF MY OTHERS!!!!!!! AND NO! I WAS NOT TRYING TO COPY SUPER MARIO BROS Z AT ALL!!!!!!! ALMOST NOBODY IS!!!!!!!!!!

sorry for the caps, it's just that this is my worst video of 6, and for some reason people keep finding THIS one=P

and like I said, really, nobody that's decently good at these is trying to copy SMBZ. Why does everybody assume that?

If you could, would you please check out the 2nd or 5th one of these? there much better
Thanks for the review though!

ps: and yes, I did post this back in December.

[Brian's Payback]

Can't hate it

I doubt that something like "Family Guy" is intended to be taken that seriously at all. The weird thing is that I thought this was alright even if I did not agree with the statements presented. It's just entertaining to see how cheesy the graphics and everything were. I guess I'm wishing you a Happy Pico Day even though this was not Pico-related. I mean, I have to give you credit for putting in some original graphics. You rarely see Family Guy sprites of any kind.

I think that what happened in that episode was something I could explain. There's one part where Quagmire says, "Yeah, I date women for their bodies too, but at least I'm honest about it". Quagmire's main beef was that Brian tried to present himself as a intellectual above others when he was no better than anyone else. I do love how you used sound from MUGEN. You should see more references to that here.

NTroper responds:

This was made mostly for those who want to see Brian giving Quagmire some payback for beating Brian to near death on "Quagmire's Dad" and hitting him with his car in "Tiegs for Two." But I guess that could've gone better.

[Picoday Pinata Party]

Sweet!

Easily the best Pico Day flash I've seen (well, technically it's my only so far). I just loved this because of how great the animation was. It was great to see some of my favorite artists and programmers to come together for this. I'm still up to do voice work, Hulalaoo! Anyway, this was a lot of fun because everything was actually done in a fairly realistic way. By that I mean both good and bad guys died in this. I didn't know you guys were going to kill everyone off like that.

It looks like the pinata was an Uberkid and I don't know why Pico and the gang would be saving one of those. I was confused if that was supposed to pe Pico at first, but he appeared later (or showed himself). It was great to see such a lively and colorful cast of heroes and villians. The best fight is easily the end. I can understand why you guys announced that as if it were a different flash.

Zombie-Pimp responds:

the pinata was Luis! I guess that wasn't clear though, my bad

[VentureBros FanFiction]

Venture Bros!

I think this is the first Venture Bros themed flash I have ever seen on this site, much less reviewed. What really works is how well the voices go. Granted, the most I have ever seen out of the Venture Bros is some commercials on Adult Swim. Still, I think this should please any fan of the series. At least I managed to recognize the Monarch and know who he was. I especially like how goofy the characters sound.

As for the title, it makes you realize that more people should address their work as fanfiction. People mostly think of written stuff but it can apply to flash work as well. That reminds me of how much Sobe my family buys. The weird thing is that I don't think I've ever had any of that stuff myself actually. Good for a laugh.

smirkstudios responds:

What sucks is that Sobe switched to plastic instead of glass, and so now I don't even buy it. Shortly after, the company in competition with Sobe (called Fuse) did the same dame thing... what a shame, I like it better in the glass.

Thanks for the honest review from a non-fan's point of view! This review should satisfy any content produced by anyone. An eight with a lot of nice things to say, definitely flattering for someone who doesn't know the show. Thanks!!

**EDIT - I guess I would buy Sobe again if it were in a can instead. I just really don't like the plastic. We should use hemp instead of plastic, but we're not allowed, now are we? Thanks again!!**

[elmo the zombie]

Your favorite?

I just find it funny that a true fan of Elmo would show terrible things like that. This definitley reminded me of Happy Tree Friends. The most obvious part was when Elmo was skinned (halfway) he looked a lot like Flaky from HTF. The animation is probably the thing that needs to be improved on the most. At first, I really had little idea where this was heading. It wasn't until Elmo appeared that I understood his namesake role.

I was not expecting the guy who caused it to be run over by a car. Nor did I envision Elmo eating his own brain and seemingly dying from that. In fact, I don't think I've ever seen a zombie do anything like that! I think the gash he got on his face disappeared and reappeared. Not a masterpiece, but nice for Halloween.

mecagir responds:

thanks I'm glad you enjoyed it and while I am a fan of htf I'm not so much a fan of elmo. kinda why I made the series

[Can you Diglett?]

Twisted!

This was so cool because it was just so amazingly ridiculous! I think you actually used an actual audio clip from the anime to accompany the Diglett. It was so weird how Diglett turned into this monster and beat that guy up. I think other people have envisioned Diglett as having a big musclar body like that. When Snorlax showed up, I thought they were going to fight. It's a good thing they didn't as them crushing up the abusive trainer was one of the most animated scenes.

Speaking of animation, this style was just so wild! It's Spumco with pokemon! The best use of art in the entire piece is at the end when you show that still image of Snorlax and Diglett together. Thank you for also making a rather easy Easter Egg. While it had nothing to do with pokemon, it was nonsequitor enough to fit in!

vlaktemaat responds:

thanks! appreciate the detailed review :)

[Pickilow the Plop 7-9]

I'll review each one again

It sounds like you were trying to imitate the name of the Dragonball Z character, Piccolo. Of course, he's named after an instrument anyway.

6/10 - Woah, Robo Tails looks awesome! While the effects were not much, at least there was some action going on. Now I can remember that the ghost's name is Puco.
5/10 - This one was just incomprehensible. I guess I should have read the beginning the text the whole way through.
3/10 - Sand? It looks more like urine. At least you had that awesome Sonic music.

BanglaBoy96 responds:

"Pickilow" is named after the instrument yes, I never watch DBZ so I didn't know of that.

*Puca, is the name of the ghost, It's Irish for "Ghost"

Unrine? that would have been a better idea ;D

Thanks for the review

[The Nyan Invasion]

Too cute!

I have heard of this Nyan Cat meme before but not here on Newgrounds. I simply could not hate something that has such an adorable appearance! This flash is actually done pretty well as the details are nice as he smashes through the soldiers. I have seen enough of these guys to notice how they die. It's so adorable to see this little guy cause so much destruction! The music was also great as well.

I do wish that there was some sound in it besides the music. I also did not like how it seemed to be too short! It's still good for a really quick laugh and it's nice to look at. I also like the goofy sound effects at the end and how the camera focuses on Nyan Cat. I am not the biggest fan of Pop Tarts, but if anyone could make me a fan, it would be this kitty.

OddboyAnim responds:

Thanks ^_^. my first real critique. Yeah, about the sound I was gonna add sound, but when ever I try, My flash starts crashing. so yeah. but thanks anyway.

[L'Amour de Rasputin]

Eh, I've seen better

This was interesting for a really short cartoon but there was not much else to recommend. I liked how you put it in the style of an old black and white thing. I think that was what movies were the time that Rasputin was alive himself. I could not quite understand the joke with the shaved beard. This seemed to be something Russian, but the words appeared to be done in French. Still, it was a bit unique.

I find it odd you would want this to be in the "Noir" section. Apart from the black and white usage, I didn't see how it was much of a noir. In fact, I don't even think there were many noirs that were also silent films. It was interesting how even the advertising in this was black and white! The animation was good, it just needed more action.

Battosai810 responds:

This was a surrealist piece, which is why it was in (Googled) French. The beard thing was just weird for the sake of weird; it was a long time ago so I don't know if there was any other reason.

I actually don't think most of Newgrounds' "sections" have been updated in years. I don't know if it's just something that got left by the wayside or what.

Sorry you didn't enjoy this cartoon too much; try watching some of my other, more conventional work. I'm better at making funny cartoons than surrealist ones!