TonioMiguel's movie Reviews on Newgrounds

[Apples.]

Fun and Playful

This piece has a nice contemporary charm to it. Nothing seems rushed or incomplete. It's a short that keeps us wondering what's going to happen next. You tell an enchanting story that keeps us moving from start to finish without any words.

Simply lovable.

[The Creation of High Art]

Smack right on the right direction

The art work and narration were well orchestrated and it was simple and sweet. I was glad somebody took a stab at what is and is not art issue. To me, if one likes it or not does not make it art or not, art is underappreciated in many areas of society. How many people call video games art or even flash animation.

The world is full of art and nobody should have the right to demean ones are over others.

[Beheaded - The Poison Pen]

A very strong piece with a clear message

It's hard to think one would think of beheading as entertainment but given the violence now portrayed by bullies and their victims and the mindless killings of terrorist groups make us have to rethink the power of technology and its use for both good and evil.

The pen is a mighty weapon and sadly seems to be used readily in this country. What's even sadder is the fact that not one person who has the chance to be president has enough integrity to use it wisely. Your piece is a good use of satire and a rather well written satirical song.

It looks though you have a very good head on your shoulders with this issue and I am happy to say I took time to watch this. You cause us to question what we think.

kyle-christie responds:

Like to try and put some depth and meaning into us animations..then again, meaningless and shallow can also be fun. Thanks for commenting!

[The Heart and the Hand p1]

Brilliantly funny and innovative

I cannot say I have ever seen a flash about drawing and ones oblivious ability to see that he is loved. This is believable and quite humous. Your transitions are innovative and fascinating. I look forward to part 2.

TonioMiguel

Bobert-Rob responds:

I look forward to part 2 as well, since it contains some of the best stuff. It's great. Thanks for the compliments and review!

[Darfur Satire Shorts]

Wow...That was very well written

I loved the humor and the bitter truth portrayed in these pieces. I especially loved how Megatron was used to illustrate why we should be effected by other peoples suffering. Although comical, you are very blunt and correct about your assertions.

[Mastermind 2]

Brilliantly entertaining

This could alone be funny with mediocre animation but you give us everything both excellent voice acting, laugh out loud comedy, and something that is even as funny as your brilliant creation blockhead.

I love the comic style it's a great choice. The shading and coloring gives it the right villainous appeal. It even holds its own from its predecessor.

Keep the laughs rolling.

[Star Work Episode 1]

Wow... nice new show

You have a great ability to engineer stupendous characters with quite a bit of intrigue. I love how much this resembles a sitcom from an office or business facility.

I missed your work since the end of Killroy and am looking forward to this new series.

Uptown-SlimJim responds:

Ha, good to hear from you again, Tonio.

[Damaged 0rigins]

Brilliantly animated but not 100% followable

Please understand I can see some brilliant animation and use of anime style in this piece. Yet, understand as a director one must be sure that all important elements to the story fit well together and are comprehensible by your audience. The piece that bothered me was the written diagnosis about the prototype constantly getting too short time and barely readable.

I did understand that the scientist wanted to create androids that could think for themselves and not be war machines. Yet, any piece should be simple and easy to figure as you watch it. Even in shows like Naruto, Dragon Ball (Z/GT), Bleach etc it is very easy to pick up where one left off. Or understand what happened visually.

Was there enough figure out the story for the most part. You a wonderful visual strength try to work on the story telling element. But don't let the anti-anime freaks bother you.

Manga-Otaku responds:

Oh, the written diagnosis and such was supposed to be not readable.

I originally intended the words to be not readable, but I went with legible English.

Unfortunately, that tends to lead the eye away from the dialogue...

Thanks for the constructive criticism!

And thanks for the support against the anti-anime freaks. ^^

[You Love This Movie]

Spontaniously and Professionally Funny

I really cannot find to much not to love about this. Like the Swain kindly mentioned this hits a good note for Newground cult classic or as he calls it an epic flash.

I really like how well the feeling of your passion for flash animation and passion against unjustified daily firsts. One of the pieces people seem to forget is that some unknown artists really deserve a better review from Newgrounds viewers.

Yet, I feel you guys got it and you should be proud we are tough to follow. I love the artist license you took with taking it out on animations that obviously sometimes get overrated. Not all but many.

The scene with Phoenix wrong was completely utterly laughable. It actually looked as if his reactions to the blows were pixelated rather than poorly drawn in. I can see some serious effort to catch your audience.

I can't wait see what else you have for us.

Till next time....I'm lovin this!

RSQViper responds:

Awesome review, man thank so much.

To top off this mighty Flash that stands in the face of over-rated Flash with super-high scores we got UNDERDOG OF THE WEEK!

The ultimate statement! (and a total surprise)

[spanish translations]

Not bad

Your opening says me epizo when it should say me empiezo... there are numerous lexical mistakes that if this was for Spanish class should be picked up pretty quick.