madpol1's movie Reviews on Newgrounds

[Afterlife: Sequence 04]

The sound could use some work.

It might be a good idea to pre-record with a decent amp then download through the mic port.

The story seems to be deepening, but large pieces are still missing. Some explication, maybe even a whole segment's worth would be welcome. Remember, just because you know what's going on doesn't mean that the viewers do.

Did you get the idea for the "Bird Docs" from the herb filled masks that people wore in the 1500's to ward off the Black Plague? They really do look as creepy in the Renaissance woodcuts as they do in your flash.

d-z responds:

I haven't seen those masks but i'll check em out.
Thanks for the tips!

[Rats on Cocaine - Ep # 5]

You just keep getting funnier.

The "Alice's baby Anthem" production number, kind of Marlene Deitrich meets Doctor Seuss, was hilarious. That one segment alone would have made it through the portal and maybe got a daily award. For that matter, the look at other test subjects doing different drugs that you do in each segment is better than 99 out of a hundred authors consider worthy of submission

Your attention to detail, running gags and joke set up, along with character driven humor is superb.

Please bring this stuff to the attention of Cartoon Network. It's a hundred times funnier than Squidbillies.

Do some 30 second psa's. You might find an anti-drug group uptake challenged enough to run them. Or hip eough.

After all, Afroman's "Because I got high," really does carry an anti-drug message.

ApocalypseCartoons responds:

damn thanks. and i agree that squidbillies sucks. but i think i'd rather stay underground then work for cartoon network. i just love the word 'cunt' too much.

[Bang That Drum All Day]

Hello, it's me.

I didn't think that anyone under 40 remembered Todd Rundgren.

The piece was visually interesting, the animatiom well done, the synch was on the money and the song, of course, rox!

Best of all, you waited until you were established as an artist before showing your early stuff, so that fans could see your style develop. It just gets so tiresome watching people post just every little doodle so they can get something up.

Now, maybe if you could find a Todd Rundgren song called "Hamburger Hell," you could gt a really good video out of it.

EGTB responds:

I heard it because my dad was playing his old cd's and vinal. I thought It was the only Todd Rundgren song i liked. I dont think i will make another music video. I dont really like doing them, They're to easy to make. Anyway thanks for the review.

[Dr Steel's Back and Forth]

Betty Boop vs. The Demonic Toys?

Well, maybe not, but still a great tribute to vintage cartoons. You handled the style perfectly. And the song blended 30's swing with 21st Century alt in some interesting ways. I'll have to watch your other submissions, but this Dr. Steel character looks like becoming a great comic villain.

5\5

starkravenmadd responds:

I am a fan of both modern and 30's swing music and cartoons. When I heard this song, the images you witness where what my mind saw the very first time. Thanks for calling it a tribute!
As for Dr Steel, he is not only a great comic villain, he is our next Emperor! Visit www.doctorsteel.com and join his toy soldier army today!

[Definition Of A Wigger]

Hey! Hey!, do that brand new thing!

As annoying as whiggers are to you, I'm assured that black people find them worse.

What's even funnier is watching a bunch of whitebread suburban black kids trying to be urban. These three preppie black chix committed karaoke on Beyonce's "I want a soldier," and the whole joint busted a gut laughing.

That might be a subject for another video. Also, try to animate something next time. Even a waving arm would make the piece more visually interesting and get you a higher score.

bkdude responds:

yeah if i make another one ill add some graphics :-)


thanks for constructive criticism

[Listen to Neil Young]

You are way too young...

For that song. The animation was lame. The joke didn't work. But you get 3\5 for the song.

There are 3 songs young people shouldn't mess with, because there's no wy to get what they're about until life's kicked you around some.

Those 3 songs are "Heart of Gold," "My way,"(Which it shoukld be illegal for anyone uinder 40 to sing, and the Grateful Dead's "Truckin'" (Which has special meaning for me because the trip has been long and strange.)

Good art, even great art can come from anyone of any age. But it comes from what you know. It doesn't work to try to pull it from somewhere you won't be for a long time.

BlueBlobClock responds:

You are also obviously way too old to be on newgrounds, lol. THanks for the review though, sir.

[Legend of links mishaps]

Way funny!

Link should either stay clear of chickens or get a weasel for a sidekick. In any case, thanx for bringing these "outtakes" to light.

Really good build up and great use of a running gag.

P-A-S responds:

LOL ya he should get a weasel for a sidekick XD if I use it in the next movie i'll put you in the credits XD

[Punk'd: Jamie Lee Curtis]

Needs better Scripting

The Mike Meyers|Michael Meyers thing was a funny bit. But you should have developed it more and Maybe used his Wayne and Garth characters instead of Austin Powers so as to make him more recognizable. Also JLC is still quite the babe and her image in your toon should reflect her GILF status.

Redo this and really work at putting in more gags and making the audio clearer.

FYI Jamie Lee Curtis DID star in Halloween "H20" which was released in 1998 or 99.

Coddingtown-Reject responds:

Jamie Lee Curtis DID star in Haloween H20, yes, but not in Friday the 13th 1999, or any of the Friday the 13th series that I'm aware of.

[Short Sweet and Sick]

The title says it all

Nice mix of animation styles, good sound and music. Some pretty funny gags, enough to cover the ones that weren't. (Which is how Saturday Night Live has managed to stay on the Air so long.)

One thing I do disagree with. Many guys my age admire Kiss. Oddly enough, it's their ballads that hold up best. And partly because Gene Simmons has shacked up with hottie Shannon Tweed for nearly 20 years, is raising two kids with her and didn't even have to marry her. Of course, having a nine inch tongue probably an asset. Oh, and Cheerios are pretty good even without a sweetener. Which along with their artery cleaning powers is something you'll come to appreciate as you get older.

But I won't detract from a well earned 5\5 for quibbles like that.

edenscancer responds:

Yeah lol. I actually In reality have no problem with KISS. And believe me Gene simmons is the man. I just bust on them constantly because I met gene and peter criss once down in new york city Gene was all like "man I wish people weren't so damned afraid of us! I hell! For once I wish someone would bust our god damned balls!" So I in turn called him a gay cowboy. I've never seen peter criss laugh so fuckin hard lol.

[Arizona Extreme 004]

Well. the music was good.

And the story was ok. Let that be a lesson to you. Never trust those anorexic chix. Bitch looked like a stick figure.

But you really gotta work on those graphics and at least animate something.

good enough for a 2\5 anyway.

Starberry responds:

these movies aren't supposed to be animation intense