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[Facebook Girl]

Very unique, and very funny.

I don't have a Facebook. Constantly, my friends pester me about getting one. I'm sorry, I don't want to read their mundane updates, and I don't want to hear about their purple cows or whatever. From now on, I'm sending this to them whenever I have that conversation.

I'm struggling a little bit to criticize the animation. Very minimal, but that worked well. It's very interesting that you satirized the typical Facebook girl in a way that just used a couple words popping up to keep things funny. The speech bubbles on your part seemed a little much, though. I would have preferred a voiceover, perhaps from the point of view of somebody watching the updates.

The Facebook page itself was very neatly done. I especially enjoyed the Forever Alone comic at the top, and the Penicorn just peeking up from the bottom of the screen. Overall, the piece is very interesting, and it's pretty poignant. Nice job!

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Dosensuppen responds:

Thanks. Speech bubble, as many said, was an overkill. I got that through my head. If a new one is made, I'll remove that. Thanks for your review, mate.

[Turkey Day Follies]

Very funny.

Sound effects really went a long way in this Flash. It's refreshing to see a meaningful (if short and playful) cartoon conveyed without much speech other than "Oh no!"

The art looked really spectacular. The bright colors were very clean, and they helped establish that playful mood. Put this in black and white with sharper lines, and it becomes a drama. Funny how things work like that.

Throughout the movie, I enjoyed the buildup. The climax was hilarious in my opinion, though I won't ruin it for others. There's not much I can say to add to this other than some music, but it really works even without it.

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[Rotoscope Compilation!]

Polished, clever too!

I'm really in awe at the artistic skill something like this must take to create. I know animating frame by frame takes me hours, so I can't even imagine the kind of effort that goes into creating something like this.

Some of the bits were really funny. I especially enjoyed Hilmi's Superman segment. Originality was evident, and if there wasn't new ground broken, then there was a ton of style shining through. Ayai's dancing segment was just plain cool. I loved the squiggly arms. However, a little more cohesion among the bits would not have gone unappreciated; if there was a common theme or symbol, you'd have a movie, and not just a collection of animations.

It's a shame that you had to take a hit on the quality. An HD version on YouTube or something would be really cool to take a look at. I would have liked to see just a little more with the entire presentation, maybe a developed intro, maybe a credits section, something to make the experience more immersing.

Other than that, it was a lot of fun to watch.

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akoRn responds:

thanks~ ! I'm sure to pass the compliment to Hilmi n Ayai! :D
thiis is a link to a slightly better quality of my own piece:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ujLZw2 yQoc4

not sure if other upload their to youtube

[Danger Global Warming]

Disturbing. I couldn't look away.

This is a very compelling piece. Honestly, it's gripping. The use of minimalist coloring really helped accomplish the (post?) apocalyptic feel of the movie. There's a hypnotic urgency in the movie. At each stop in the music, I was anticipating the next event.

That's one of the best elements working for you-- the music. This piece was excellently scored. As things sped along, as shots rang out, as the world crumbled, there was heavy music to slam the viewer. That, combined with the frantic pacing of the movie kept me glued to the screen.

That being said, there were some distracting elements. The flashing text worked well for the most part, but at some points it was too much. Spacing it out a little more or cutting some would have worked just fine, as nobody's going to read all of it. Not too much of a big deal, but enough for me to remark on.

I enjoyed seeing the little girl as a focal point of the movie, but I don't think there was enough of her. Sure, the viewer got a coherent story, but there was so much more to do. Adding any more time to the movie would make it too long, so it would be a real juggle to get her into other scenes.

Other than all of that, I think the production is quite good.

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BruceKnox responds:

"QUITE GOOD"??? GET THE FUCK OUT OF HERE!!!

[Pleasure Island 3]

The Wait was Worth it.

With a name like Sexual Lobster, you know it's going to be good.

In Internet time, it was 1000 years ago that I came upon "Pleasure Island," which robbed me of innocence and took away my ability to sleep. Days and nights of mine would be spent staring hundreds of miles away, into nothingness, my brain consumed by images of men with big boobs and science experiments gone horribly, horribly wrong.

It dawned on me that this wasn't a bad thing at all. I checked out the rest of your stuff, and I was an immediate fan. Today, I'm reminded why.

Your characters have developed into pleasantly baffling archetypes of drug-fueled imagination. I'm not sure if you produce under the influence, but it wouldn't surprise me. That's far from a bad thing, however. There's a real charm to the touching account of a squid-hunting man whore's devastation after his beloved manlady is crushed by a massive crab-walrus-human hybrid. I can't make this stuff up.

The animation is top-notch, and probably the best of any of your submissions I've seen. The voice acting is crisp and clear, and the dialogue is hilarious. It seems like a ton of effort went into this, and while it may not appeal to everybody, you've found a true fan in me. I can't find any faults in this Flash, much less anything that I didn't like, so I'd be remiss in my job as a reviewer to award you anything than full credit.

10 stars, and I'll buy you a beer if we ever cross paths.

Sexual-Lobster responds:

thanks very much, Rabid-Animals

and i love your synopsis! i'm glad it managed to touch you in some way.

[A New Bunny]

A Masterpiece.

In my book, swearing's either gratuitous or funny. If it's funny, the amount doesn't matter. It took absolutely no deliberation on my part to come to the conclusion that the language in this movie falls in the latter (and more favorable) category.

"A New Bunny" is quick, shocking, and consistently uproarious. If you've got a minute, gaze upon the satire that TLG expertly serves up. This piece has a kind of historical significance; it accurately portrays, while at the same time lambasting, the "edgy" trend, which seemed to rise from its mid-90s grave in the mid 2000s.

There's not much to be said for the visuals, which are plain, but appealing. You're not going to see any jagged lines or small art mistakes, because the imagery is kept simple. However, in comparison the Bunny, the students look plain and almost uninspired. Still, their cartoon-ish appearance and the ludicrous pacing of the movie makes this something to be overlooked.

Perhaps the most shining characteristic of the movie is the voice acting: clear, crisp, and hilarious. Without the voice talents of the TLG team, the movie would have fallen flat. Even if the script did not change one iota, I'm confident not many voice actors could capture the cocaine-fueled scream-rants of the Bunny.

With just slight imperfections, "The New Bunny" is a shining beacon of solid comedy, a model example to those looking to shock and entertain.

9 stars.