VelvetDarkRocks's movie Reviews on Newgrounds

[Arrogancy: Chapter 4]

Significantly better than its predecessors.

I really like Icie Wilson's voice.
Just wanted to say that, although a little corny, a huge step up from the first three chapters of the prologue. Beeku's the perfect touch of humour, and they're all pretty darn awesome.
As you've doubtless been informed, your website isn't working anymore, though I'd definitely check it out if it was.
Nicely done.

~VelvetDarkRocks~

[Arrogancy: Chapter One]

Wow.

In its day this was amazing. Now it's almost embarrasingly poor. But I remember this series from when it first came out eight years ago. And it fills me with nostalgia. I'm glad it's still on the site, though I think it deserves much more recognition than it got. A classic of the newgrounds world.

~VelvetDarkRocks~

[Bunnykill 4]

Brilliant.

As good as any of the original Xiao's and of equal standing with the Madness series, the Bunnykill Volumes are each a work of art.

Simple but lovable character designs with minimal expression provokes more emotion with lesser art. Very minimalist, very charming.

Sound effects were all both perfectly chosen and perfectly timed. A heart-pumping soundtrack adds to the tension and excitement, with suitable lapses in between chapters. A beautiful combination between the ancient and the modern, the Eastern and the Western.

I think it's the little things that place a piece above the others. Things like closing the eyes of all the fallen bunnies. The small movements, like the falter as a character scrambles to get away. Quotes like C-C-COMBO breaker!

Speaking of combo breakers, to mar a chain of compliments, one thing I found disappointing (but perhaps adds to the charm) was the lack of backstory. Each Bunnykill installment seems to be famous for having no relation to its predecessors, yet all are filled with what could be a deeply engaging storyline. The flip side is that you get all the action with none of the attachment.
Of course the lack of background means that the action and even the characters themselves are more shallow as a result. Although moving, the characters have little room for growth if there is no bench mark to start them off with.

That said, ingenious choreography and use of weapons and the ninja arts. I can't help but think that with each new Bunnykill there comes a fresh variety of enemies (each skilled and limited in their own ways) and a fresh challenge for Snowball to adapt to. It's also good to see that although SnowBall favours the sword, he is skilled with a large variety of weapons and can integrate them into his style of fighting as the situation calls.

In terms of the choreography, once again, it is the small things I found most impressive. For example, when Flint (to borrow the Naruto term) created a set of clones, he could create less so the second time, presumably because he had less chakra (energy). And how Flint redirected his attacks towards Ruby when it became apparent she was a weakness in Snowball's defence. Not masterful, per se, but characteristic of the martial art experts.

I'm very curious about where you got your inspiration for the characters and setting. I saw many influences - Pei Mei and Gogo Yubari (from Kill Bill), though possibly some LoZ Twilight Princess coming through with the "Sumo Samurai". Naruto of course, along with most pop-culture ninja/samurai media. Perhaps some Rurouni Kenshin as well, though that just might be my fancy.

All in all... Amazing. The freshest installment of the Bunnykill series is, in my mind, the greatest. From the tips of his toes to the end of his nose, SnowBall is fast becoming an icon of what will be remembered as one of the greatest animation series ever made. I greatly anticipate the next installment.

~VelvetDarkRocks~

[How to Hook Up the NES]

Those were the days.

It's the Legend of Zelda and it's really rad,
Those creatures from Ganon are pretty bad.
Octorocks, tektites, and leevers, too,
But with your help, our hero pulls through.
Yeah! Go, Link! Yeah!
Wikki-wikki-wikki-wik!

Brings back memories, doesn't it?

~VelvetDarkRocks~

[Metal Gill Jawesome]

Good, but not as good as the original.

Some pretty snappy puns and jokes but not quite the original (Y)
Voices were most impressive.

~VelvetDarkRocks~

[Tricky Madness 2]

Holy fucking hell!

That was the most violent flash movie I've ever seen. I thought it couldn't get any worse until he was raped by that chainsaw... A little.. disgruntling. Mindless, but in itself, evoking and perhaps a little curious.

~VelvetDarkRocks~

["We're Starfox!"]

Now there's a trip down memory lane.

Dude, this was amazing. I seriously couldn't stop laughing for most of it. I love the personalities of each of the characters, the spin you've put on their own words. Peppy as the geriatric veteran captive by his own nightmares (and spaghetti), Slippy the retarded frog, Fox the legend who just wants to dine... And Wolf O'Donnell, the awesome king.

I loved it. So creative, so hilarious, so well animated when the voice clips were taken out of context. Each one was used brilliantly with very few just thrown in for the sake of it. An epic tale.

~VelvetDarkRocks~

PuffballsUnited responds:

Thanks! I'm glad you enjoyed it so much!

[Legend of Miyamoto]

So, so good.

I didn't like the choice of music at all, or the lack of sound effects, but otherwise really catchy, really cool. Shiggy's a legend. I love the animations, I love the sprites for each game, I loved how his three epic successes all boosted him to stardom. Very nicely done.

~VelvetDarkRocks~

[naruto and hinata]

Aw.

Naruto and Hinata are the cutest couple. These were some really gorgeous, cool and hot pictures. Nice collaboration, though a replay option is needed (or the ability to scroll through pictures at leisure).

Not much of a movie but a lovely work of fanart.

~VelvetDarkRocks~

[Junior]

Hey, it continues!

Fair enough. Drama, comedy, nothing new too or creative which, I suppose, is what gives it its uniqueness. Not quite as morally challenging as Jerry.

~VelvetDarkRocks~