JakBaronKing's movie Reviews on Newgrounds

[Crazy-Ass Renaldo Rangers]

Un-Amusing....

Though it shows much appreciation to your friend Psyguy. This spin-off definately lacks constructive humor and voices.

Since all the "Renaldo's" have to sound the same. This concept for the flash was also it's down-fall. Sure I could handle the little joke from the series. But honestly - Renaldo is suppose to be the least interesting character. Making awkward jokes about certain things and leaving it as that.

This flash...was indeed a horrible wet dream come true.

Perhaps it's best as the easter egg for a future SFPR Dvd (If you get the approval)

But this flash...I dunno...I'm sorry...it wasn't funny (to me at least).

But - your animation skills are as slick as ever so no low score.

[Awesome Cracks Down]

hmm....

I honestly feel that "though a parody of Crackdown for X-Box" this flash movie was not represented in it's best way possible.

The game's main focus was it's insane explosions and jumping. This was represented very little in this flash and not even in a parody form.

This parody's jokes derives from some aspects that I felt were not as strong in the game "Crackdown" as the other's I've mentioned.

I honestly feel that "Egoraptorism" basically coated over the game. With the same voice and possibly the exact same humor of awkward situations, nonsensical dialogue, and random events.

I'm just not feeling the magic Egoraptor...

So forgive me for not being part of the "praise - party"

But I'll give you props...your Easter - Egg did leave me laughing.

[My Robotic Inspiration]

OMG - the art presented in this flash is amazing!

It's easy for talented artists such as yourself to envision images and stories even from "just" music.

And that's exactly what you've done. I am amazed by your vivid imagination and talented visualization of music.

I'll bet with a small funding...this could make a pretty sweet music video. With 3-D computer animation and such.

Cuz this earns all 10 out of 10 for my vote.

Truly and Honestly.

AKS9 responds:

Thank you so much. Your words are very moving.. thank you.

[I need a Hero]

Ah - how poetic.

But a bit cliche don't cha think?

Course...it is the basic of all romantic ventures of heroism and damsels.

Nice Props Corn Girl...says Tiki-Man from the Ring of Fire (aka Pacific)

[War, Snow and Fire]

Neh...a pleasant story - but too predictable.

It's not all that...original.

A neglected girl finds an unsual creature - done before
That creature is being forced for warfare - done before
The creature ends up saving his slaver - done done done before

Having a truly good story is hard sometimes since all the good ones have been done before.

Now...animation and art wise...this film is quite morbid yet expressive.

The black sillolette of the characters really helps bring the mood and emotions from each character as well as add a bit of mystery.

That earns high points.

But subtracts a large amount for pridictability.

A perfect children's book and short movie...but doesn't please an experienced and well varied connoisseur art such as myself.

Now don't trash this idea...it WOULD make a good selling Children's Book. Keeping all the art and such...but add some understandable dialogue.

The theme should be " why war is bad " or something.

Valerofond responds:

I didn't realise varied art connoisseurs visit newgrounds

[Move Your Body(Cha.Layer)]

The thing I like about your art style DC....

Is that you somehow capture this...American/Anime-isk look.

The characters (notably female) are attractive...yet you exaggerate on body curves that is both realistic yet unrealistic. The male characters are tough and mean looking with huge indents in their faces. Quite similar to a re-vamp of Monkey Sensei's work Lupin. (Aka: Monkey Punch - Lupin III)

This flash has a HELL of allot of work. But an eye who has tasted fine animation will note where you were sloppy and took a few short cuts.

Some of the character's movements were a quick loop. Meaning it moves forwards...them plays again backwards. With the music...it's barely noticeable...

But because this flash was so fuckin' long - I can see where a few short-cuts might be necessary.

For Mark's music....this was a song I actually enjoyed...though his intense vocabulary will either be his success in the music business or his downfall.

d-z responds:

Another insightful review, thanks Jak, i see the shortcuts didn't escape your eyes. It is quite long....

[Spark-Boy snowday]

not bad - not bad

You're animation skills to match with sound effects and voices is just a "bit" off at some parts.

But other than that...this is starting to look like an interesting series.

LOL - That's exactly what I had in mind for Red Baron.

Dude-again-don't worry. Whenever I have a great idea...I write it down and lock it away. Once you're skills in animation have improved to it's highest potential. You can pull out those stories and work on them again.

And...since it's summer break. You might be interested in taking an animation school at a community college. There isn't a law that high-schoolers can take some college courses. (or is there...) But point is...I can see how strong you're visions are and you capturing of the famous Super Hero Motif.

And I'm so glad that I was able to appear as a cameo for your' series.

I hope that Spark-Boy and Red Baron will appear in more series later on.

8 / 10

Hey - it be patronizing if I just gave you a 10. But If you really want to get good at animation...and I mean...wickedly good at animation. It'll take some discipline, hard-work, and daily dedication. But hey...who said it had to be hard? An hour a day can make a big difference in the long run.

Good Job!

beastkid7 responds:

Thanx a lot man! I appreciate the 8 and I appreciate even more why its not a 10.

[Brawl Funnies [Dick 2]]

(O_O) . . . . .

I really don't understand the whole purpose of all of this slew of animation/suggestive ideas about Rina and Kirb/and plain and painful idiocy of flash cartoons about Brawl.

Is it possible...that this is a stragety to ween people off the "Obsession" of Brawl taunts...and possibly allow Rina and Kirb to get some relief from the constant bickering of 13 year old who whine and complain about "Why isn't there a sequel" or some shit like that...

Truth be told...I never seen videogames being taken to such a high degree of obsession and persistence.

But what do I know....I just live on an Island practically isolated from the whole world. I
could care less about Brawl and simply play for fun.

The jokes are okay for the first 2 parts...but the rest was an obvious statement that well..."Enough is Enough"...and I couldn't agree more.

In life...you see the players of Brawl
You see these guys and their..."OBSESSION" to be the best at brawl...
Constantly reminiscing jokes from Braw Taunts - it gets old.

The Flash...by far...is the biggest statement about the decline of Videogames and the livelihood of human beings of video-games and reality.

Things will be praised simply by who submitted it.
As noted by the Ass-kissers in some reviews."SOME"

But i digress - NG is famous for this kind of art - Provocatively Pleasing to the Public.

It's whole purpose is to offend. And you guys did a pretty damn good fuckin' job.

CoolDrMoney responds:

Dam my hands are smelly today

[Brawl Funnies [Dick 1]]

Rtil's submission was spectacular

His vision of Rina-Chan as a pop diva seducing Capt. Falcon was by far the best submission of the collab.

-Beautiful
-Mesmerizing
-And Hypnotic

That music....

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the rest...just kinda felt like AIDS. But that might not necessarily be a bad thing to say...(read below)

Note:
I apologize strongly to those who might be offended by that statment...but it only seemed like Rtil actually did ANY work on this Collab.

The drawings or representations of Rina Chan and Kirb (not just in Dick 1 but Dick 2) seems condescendingly demeaning to say the least. Sure she likes Brawl - sure he did animate Brawl Taunts. But you don't have to completely slander her and Kirb. Because...

To be perfectly honest...it's more of the Fans fault to this decline to video-game humor. People only want jokes they can familiarize themselves with. And that's what so great / and horrible about this flash. it really goes beyond the sense of what is considered relative humor vs a complete parody of another parody.

But the jokes about Rina and Kirb I felt were for the wrong reasons. It's more the those whiny fans who are constantly demanding more and more Brawl Taunts.

But as a means to completely make someone ashamed they ever did demand more Brawl Taunts...where here you go...is this what you want? huh?

I though so.

The decline of videogames is made very apparent in this strangely enjoyable flash submission. Or rather should I say "Provocatively Enjoyable"