Nangbaby's movie Reviews on Newgrounds

[A Link Short]

Nice use of sound...but that's it.

How in the world could you make a Flash with Link and forget the most important part -- his ears? The graphics were lackluster and the humor was next to none. You did use sound effectiely, though, so it save the movie from being totally worthless.

DrClay responds:

you know its strange......
people always forget the most notisable things.......

and i dunno what lackluster means
but i assume it means the it requires more effort or so.

Note that i been saying i am trying to improve.

and i think the graphics were fine.
however i am trying to get better...
and i think the humer was ok.

you got a point about the ears though.

anyway..
thanks for the review though
good luck with your stuff.

[TMNT: Turtle Power!]

A Disgrace to the 80's-90's TMNT Cartoon

I was suckered in by the title, and I thought this was going to be a nice tribute to the TMNT that I grew up watching. Instead, this piece features a bunch of static images tweened across the screen that barely resemble the turtles.

While I can understand not everyone can draw, if you can't make non-moving images that even resemble the Turtles, one should attempt an animation featuring these same figures. The worst part is not just that you got the colors mixed up, but the weapons as well.

Showing one turtle mounting another turtle in an attempt at humor only lowers the quality of this piece even further.

I give you a six for sound, but only because I love the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles theme. But this piece is lazily made, and it shows. No points for you.

sams11 responds:

Thanks for review

[Vegetables]

I'm loving it!

What a creative use of Flash, using a combination of vector graphics with actual pictures. A great video to a great song. Vegetables!

koit responds:

Thanks

If you like this, then check out my other flashes, a lot of them are graphic/vector combos.

[D2 duel: assa vs sorc]

Not bad, but could be improved

While the quality of the drawn characters is a little low the actual animation was pretty good, especially the details like eyes and other body parts. However the audio was horrible. Sound compression is a nightmare, but using any sort of subtitles can help the viewer understand what's going on. Sound effects would also make this piece better.

I don't like the fight concept, and I wish there was more of a story., But admit you showed the action in a dynamic fashion and I do love the choose-your-own-winner feature.

In short, I can tell this was something you worked hard on, but needs a little more "oomph" to be great.

Z-Raziel responds:

i added the sound as the last thing...and maximally compressed so the viewer won't have to wait long. looks like it was a big mistake as everyone says it ruined the effect. you're the second person who says i should make storyline-flashes :) i was thinking about it and you know ,what ? the fighting concept DID get kinda boring once you think about it. thanks for the tip the next one will be a story ^_^

[The Lub Boat 2]

Not bad.

It's pointless and short, but it's funny, playing on people's expectations and desires, and the quality of the components are pretty nice.

FatBadger responds:

add me t your favs and I promiss I'll sex you up.

[Evanescence - Solitude]

Very, Very Good

This was a great inteperetation of a beautiful song. The direction in this is astounding. And yes, I feel like that often too, because in the end, when love, be it romantic or platonic, dies and those you care about ignore you, there's only solitude waiting to take you in its possesive embrace. And it always wins.

MarkArandjus responds:

True...

BUT

Not if you realies, like me, that being alone is bad only because societly around directs you to. Sure it's bad, but some of us realise it doesn't have to be a bad thing.
;)
Well glad you like the movie!

[Upheaval]

Good...just not great

I like the style in this piece and the fact that there is an actual sense of direction and good writing. Indeed, if it weren't for the quality of the visuals and the substandard sound quality, this would easily earn a nine or a ten. But while there's substance and style, the technical components bring it down. Last of all, please cut off the music at the end of the Flash file. Still, this is good work. Now do better!

Drunkenhispanic responds:

Thanks for the meaningful review. And I totally agree. If I could make myself not be lazy and do some work. I could proably make a very well drawn flash. As for sound. I have a limited source and even more limited understanding on how to control it.

[Dragonball SJ - Episode 2]

Looks Better...Sounds worse....

You've cleaned up the drawings and characters tremendously, but I still don't like the tecnical animation style.

But this really, really needs voice acting. Without it, the piece is very, very boring.

And about the story...did you change the names because you're afraid of a lawsuit, or is this supposed to be a parody and I don't get it? IN any case the writing still suffers, although now I see why. Everything relevant to the Flash should be explained in the Flash. Referring to other material for the crux of one's story isn't a good idea.

Son-Finale responds:

Thank you for your fair and honest review, I appreciate it. ^_^

The name changes are nothing to with lawsuits. These characters are releated geneticly to the original cast (who will appear).I designed them to resemble Goku, Vegeta...ect. As a sort of way to help people get used to the series and its cast quickly.

Also I intend to explain Son Pauten's death very soon in more detail.

[Crackinball Z]

An A+ Effort

I hope you got a A on this because this is one hilarious piece with great optimization, timing, presentation, and humor.

The graphics fit the style you were aiming for and while they weren't jawdropping, they added rather than detracted from the humor. I'm not going to spoil the cameos for those who haven't seen the film, but they are hilarious. Instead of making the usual riffs at DBZ you had your own unique take which makes it funny. And I loved the 3D esque opening and the outrageous ending.

My primary complaint...you didn't have a replay button! I know that's hard to add after you've done all the work, but please, I want to play it again and again!

TheKillerSocks responds:

wow...
someone who actually understands what this movie is supposed to be
some people don't get anything...

[Final Fantasy Matters]

Good...but Problematic

Graphics, though not the most elaborate, are faithful to the character models. The sounds was fairly good, and I liked the voice acting . I liked the little touches as Lulu is "evil" enough to be on Shin-Ra's payroll. And this piece was funny while spotlighting one of Final Fantasy VII's plot holes.

...So what's the big problem? Timing. There's no precise way to describe it, but all the lines seemed to be just a half a second off from the optimum pace.

I also have to deduct a point for having Garnet cast Firaga. Garnet's a White Mage and a Summoner. She cannot use Black Magic. It didn't seem like a joke either, but like a genuine mistake.

Joevan responds:

Thank you very much for your comment, about Firaga, I really don't know. It wasn't mistake, I just wanted to put it in da movie.