Mobri's movie Reviews on Newgrounds

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I love pieces exploring controversial topics, regardless of the opinions expressed (as long as it's done artfully). I can't argue with a stranger's experience because it isn't MY experience, so I hardly feel threatened by simply being exposed to it.

In short, I enjoyed watching this.

The animation style was appropriate for the topic and adds to the ambiance, which this animation is laden with. The drawings of the characters themselves may have benefited from increased realism to drive home how grim the tone was, but the careful use of 3D and textures helped offset this. The music was a solid choice as well.

As a side note, have you seen the Backwater Gospel? If not, search it on YouTube as I think you'll enjoy it. I have a feeling you may have seen it since your preacher bears a striking resemblance to the preacher in this video. I'm assuming it's simply coincidence and am making no judgement! I simply wanted to point it out.

Thanks again for sharing! :D

Iznvm responds:

I have seen Backwater! It's one of my absolute favorites! I enjoyed their art style and did mimic it some, but my preacher had a ton of influence from Henry Kane from Poltergeist and Mitt Romney / Ronald Reagan.=P Great pick up though=)
If you haven't, check out Jesus Camp, it's a documentary from 2006. It's one of the most disturbing things I've ever watched and one of the most brilliant parts about it is that it wasn't filmed in an "axe to grind" manner, which made it all the more eerie and disturbing.
Thanks for the review! Glad you enjoyed it.

[The Mad Cow]

Still Awesome

I remember seeing this movie at the EMP in Seattle during my first year at the Art Institute. It was, by far, the best of the entire set. My friends and I laughed about it for DAYS. I still think I should have gone into the animation program rather than the stupid graphic design program!

DHaynes responds:

Ha ha that's an awesome compliment, thanks. The animation program was pretty shitty too, funny thing is I made this before I even came to that school.

[LARRY episode 1.5]

Hell Yes!

I enjoy your animations a great deal simply for the quality and quirkiness of them.

And for the fact that you make no apologies. ;)

I actually enjoyed the monks best. Dunno why; they look like a mindless group of sheep. I guess that's why I like that they look it. Haha!

Looking forward to episode two (or episode 1.75 if you get distracted).

Jazza responds:

lol or episode 1.634
it's coming i SWEAR. lol.

anyhow gld you liked it. i too love the monks. they remind me of muppets.

[Splash Attack]

Ehh...

I do get the idea of looping and endless string of "Magicarp, splash attack!" However, the repetition does really, really wear out the joke. You could have come up with a few good phrases and actually ended the thing properly.

Funny idea, though. Bit of a miss, in my opinion, however.

Sirschmoopy responds:

You don't understand the joke to begin with if you think it "wears it out".