Alter-native's movie Reviews on Newgrounds

[Ness VS. Sonic]

Recommended For Earthbound and Smash Fans...

Normally when I see VG parodies, they're usually made with not a lot of effort put into them. This on the other hand was rather decently animated and fun to watch. There are also a couple of parts that make fun of scenes from Earthbound. Other people who are not fans of Earthbound don't have to be familiar with the title in order to enjoy it. All what really happens is that Sonic and Ness cross over and race against one another. There a lot unexpected parts in between what seems to be a normal race. I like how they play rock paper scissors between the bout. It has a feel that is very reminiscent of old Felix the Cat cartoons. I mean the really old ones. Like the ones made in the 30's. Basically the main character encounters a main plot and goes along with(In this case a race with Sonic) and encounters mainly interesting characters with slapstick and gags based on encounters with each character(Bumping into character and losing a key, Ness emptying his shoes to find a detective hat in order to find said key, Ness falling into a trash can, Donkey Kong picking up Ness by the feet to punch Ness and sequentially gets frightened by the ghost in the trash can, etc). There was also quite a number of in jokes as well. Like who was that tied up girl in the circus? Really, I'd like to know.

Rock-Candy responds:

The tied up girl is just a character I made up a long time ago.

I'm glad that you liked it.

[Alligator Wrestling]

That Was Actually Pretty Cool!

That alligator walk was super smooth and it was shaded and everything! Overall, this animation shows competence in the field of art and animation. I don't know if it is as competent in the art of storytelling though. I mean, I don't think I got to see that guy wrestle with the alligator.

Revelation-Six responds:

Hey, thanks for the comment. Glad you liked the animation. Again, this wasn't meant to tell a story. The assignment for the class was an introduction / teaser scene. I might go further with this in the future, but my object was to showcase my animation. Thanks again for the comment. -- John

[Animated short "Hole"]

Basically, A Man Jumps Into A Hole.

...Yep, that's about it. Sure, he also climbs a bizarre dome shaped object via a tall ladder, but otherwise that is the plot so far. Now one can argue whether or not this has a huge philosophical backbone about man embracing his destiny, but in the end I sort of like it. The artwork, although not really that spectacular save for a detailed tree and a couple animated birds, shows a lot of competence so far. Animation is quite decent. As an alternative to all other cartoons on this site, this works.

[Man Versus Machine]

Y'know...

This is a pretty creative stick death movie.

[The Tale of Yoshi]

Very True, But...

This flash is pretty poorly done and the animation isn't too great. You should look at a picture of old school yoshi for reference, not necessarily trace ut, but look at it and study it. One of the things you missed are the red fin-like spikes on the back of his head and neck. I see your point to be very true, there are times in the game where you have to dump yoshi in order to reach a secret area, and you parodied that quite nicely.

[N. Korea Rocket Victory !]

Mission Complete.

April Fools was like 5 days ago RTIL silly boy. Well guys, it looks like RTIL has switched back into the gears of shameless spammery. Anyway the theme was Chinese communism, not North Korean communism. Although I think some Korean themed flashes might have been welcomed nonetheless. Anyway the smiling little chubby guy in case if any of you guys are wondering is Kim Jong Il, leader and god figure of North Korea, and son of former leader and god figure Kim Il Sung. Kim Il Jong is also the main target lampooned in Team America: World Police. He is a basically a little person who watches Daffy Duck and Chicago Bulls videos in between masturbating to obscure pornography. Don't laugh. He could kill you guys with a snap of his fingers... and make it painfully slow. Be afraid, be VERY afraid...
Anyway, I rather like the music in this spam, who did it? Is it some sort of jazzed up commie anthem or what?

xtil responds:

I have been part of the North Korean state long before Newgrounds submitted to socialist paradise !

I will send you to the bean field !

[LL - Fight the Power!]

Now Come On You Little Lock...

April Fools jokes are fun, besides, I was still able to vote on those couple "government approved" flashes to increase my EXp count so it wasn't all that bad for me. I just considered it a quick day. Some of that far east stuff they approved was actually rather cool (except the spammery that was annoying, but in a funny ockish sort of way). Newgrounds is great and all, but it only 1/6 of my adult life, so I can handle a one day shut down, and consider it an opportunity to do something else(like work on that flash I've spend my spare time on, or you know, homework). Anyway this April Fools joke opened my eyes to other peoples problems. It must be tough for people who can't taste the wonderful community NG has to offer because they are living under an oppressive government. That said, I just want to say capitalism rocks(or you know, freedom in general).

LeafLock responds:

viva la resistance!

(also, i agree about shutting down now and then. much like the china theme i was revolting against..this is a joke :P)

[I Like Chinese!]

Y'know...

I like Chinese too!

[8-BIT Waterslide]

Ah Videogames....

Quite the passion in my life y'know?