TheReviewTrickster's movie Reviews on Newgrounds

[Run Boy Run!]

Well, it's not bad for a beginner, something actually happens and the character performs flips and stunts with a consistent idea of gravity and space. I am irked by the fact that when he goes back there's a completely new cliff backdrop and I do wish there was just a bit more story, like a start to his running to show us what's going on. The ending was pretty nice and funny, though I can't read the Turkish.
This is good as far as these animations go, you're actually having things happen and putting in effort. Keep it up and keep practicing.

[The Pipe Rack]

Nice audio, very chill, like the style you went with to represent it and the visual gags were nice. Expressive character movements and expressions too, Sam Muschkin and the host were great. I also really like how nice the cutting is here, I guess, really paced the whole thing nicely and ramped up well when cutting to Larry. A simple but fun little thing, perfectly executed. I wonder where Larry is now...

[Tony & Michael Pilot]

I mean, the recording isn't great, but the real problem here is that they only have like 3 facial expressions that rarely change and the lipsyncing is always the same, no matter what's being said. It doesn't always fit and it's also weirdly fast. Basically the whole thing is really static, so it's not very fun to watch. I get that it's just a thing you made for fun, but it still could have been a bit more varied. I did like you cutting in at the end, though, and I like he way they look. I guess just try to be a bit more creative with expression and stuff.

[ASMR TITANIC]

The concept is funny, but the execution is random. Maybe I haven't seen enough ASMR. Either way, though, this entertained me. The sounds were actually pretty great and I liked most of the comedy, though some things were pretty drawn out and I wasn't really into the random dumb faces, like when he said W E T. You could have done more with the sounds of the ship sinking, like ASMR screams or some shit.
Overall a fairly funny short but slightly too random and could have done more with the concept.

[Dearest Olivia...]

Not gonna lie, they had us in the first half. I adore the dramatic voice acting of the father, but I dislike how much the daughter looks and sounds like a boomer interpretation. That and her voice acting sounds kinda off somehow. I guess it's the lack of emphasis and the abrupt ending after the not-so-satisfying "Chill." And, like I said, she's annoying and unlikable and the instant realization that she's that cliche just kinda killed it for me. I don't know, maybe I'm ranting. Great animation though.
Keep it up, try not to end so abruptly and maybe work on the emphasis in voice acting.

[3 Random Monsters]

Well, I like the style, could definitely be interesting, but the backgrounds are blank, there's a minimal amount of movement and the music runs into a pretty abrupt end. If you do use them in an actual animation (I hope you will), I'll watch it (you can PM me if you want), but for now this is unfinished and would be better off with the monsters being in the art portal, as they already are. I do like the actual music, could be used pretty nicely.

[The Last Campfire Tale]

I love you. You can do horror and comedy, and put just as much passion into both. I really liked how your style worked here, because it's always been a bit abstract, and can go both ways with its expressive fluidity and geometric linework. I like the way it parodies dumb cliches all throughout while also being kinda spoopy sometimes. Loved the one-stringed guitar song. The one-liner, dude spazzing out when the arm comes out of the guitar and the skateboard trick were great too. However, I have to say, the sorta random moments where the main character screams very suddenly and quickly aren't very well done, the enunciation is not sufficient, making them a tiny bit hard to understand as well and break the flow, as well as being under the general humor level of the piece. Some of the shots are also a bit unclear, like we're missing a close-up of the strings breaking, the dude who said "You really fucked us now" showing up all contrast-coloured lasts half a second and, as such, is pretty confusing, especially considering his attitude a second before.
Overall a flawed, but enjoyable toon with your distinct signature. Keep it up and keep improving!

AntonM responds:

OH man thank you so much for the detailed review man!! Yeah i could be a lot more clear about certain shots, cheers for letting me know about what can be improved and thanks again for the very kind words :))))

[The Screen Test]

Nice animation, the audio... is it actually taken from a real thing or did you do it? It's funny either way. I like the way you animated the character movements, very nice and expressive, and the right amount of over-the-top dumb for this. The lipsyncing, though, needs work. I like the way you did the pauses, but the opening line has his mouth open too wide, not fitting as he's speaking fairly restrainedly and quietly.
Overall, nice animation and some funny weirdness humor. Keep it up!

drainzerhg responds:

Yes, it is a real thing, shot back in the 70s.