The Last Minute Shopper
It's a nice lil holiday movie for the whole family, minus the children. I tried to be in the spirit and I think it really shows;)
Hope you guys enjoy it!
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This is the review I left:
I give you props for originality and being able to articulate your complaints against convention eloquently and with style, as it seems an overwhelming majority of whining artists cannot.
Black and white can be visually arresting if done correctly. It's even better if something like blood is bright red and stands out. I think you are definitely channeling film Noir, from the color scheme to the hard-boiled character type to the voiceover narration.
Mechanically, it worked well, but there were problematic plot devices. I doubt that many stores are completely deserted on any night. I don't think that any mortal man can take a bullet to the torso without a vest and get up, much less fight and then walk away. He should have called 911 for himself! (don't tell me he was wearing a vest, he's a theif, not a secret agent)
The story was very simple, but that's not a problem on newgrounds. It was unpretentious and to the point. I think it really articulates very well the disparity between the commercialized facade that people have saddled christmas with and what it really can be. Your main character is a cynical guy, and he clearly doesn't have any moral scruples about his practice (burglary), but he has the uncommon courage to really stick his neck out for somebody in need. I think that's what we need more of.
Awesome Cartoon Dawg I think I'll Vote Five On That Oh Yeah Baby!!!!
I really enjoyed The Last Minute Shopper, so much that I thought I'd leave you a comment here as well.
I hope you'll be gracing us with more movies like this next year, because it was great in many respects. The story was my favorite though; the fact that your main character is so likable despite his profession really introduces another color not seen in the movie-- gray. Like, moral gray areas. Hah hah. I'm clever.
But yeah-- The Last Minutes Shopper was artistic yet entertaining oasis in a desert of dry, crusty flash shit. Kudos.
thanx! yeah i like the idea of anti hero's and making likable characters despite a few moral issues. it's fun stuff:P
Wow. I was blown away by your unique taste on the holidays. The art reminded me of Sin City and Johnny the Homicidal Maniac. Very very very VERY good. Please start submitting more.
i'm a workin on it!
Now I'm a fan of your work.
well thanx you! i am much obliged:)
Good work.. i liked the attitude the movie had to it.
thank you. i'm glad it came off the way i intended.
kiljoy96
HAPPY FRIKIN HOLIDAYS BITCHES i fived it
knobbywood
your awesome! i love your face