Smile or die
If you won't smile you will die. Like a PRL reality... It does NOT change ever. Slogan created by populist, spreading around the "modern" world... I realised that I have never seen on TV or at a newspaper's picture anybody who doesn't smile...
This one should be watched by everyone. I hope that It will gain more awards. You are an REAL artist, no crap allowed, and this shall be granted. I admire you and your work and let more people like you be in our country and our world.
My opinion, nothing more...
There is a bit of buzz about this flash so I checked it out. In my opinion, the flash is a bit overhyped. The color scheme really gave it an eerie feel, that I liked. And the music (at first) added to the mood nicely. However, the music got a bit repetitive as time went on, and kind of annoying. Also I feel that I could have related much better to the flash had the people been... Well.. People, instead of a french fry with a head. Also, there were things about this flash that didn't seem to make sense to me (maybe you'll explain them if you respond) such as why the one smiling person started to lose their smile, or why they kept stabbing the french fry when he finally did smile. And... I can't help but ask what exactly you were doing with the ending? It went, harshly, against the mood of the film. I almost expected Tricky the Clown to appear. Like I said, this is only my opinion and you don't have to chew me out over it cause I'm sure the next reviewer will, but hopefully you can explain some of this to me if you get the time.
DeathVirus' Verdict
Hehe.. well done. Nice concept and good graphics. ENjoyed the finish! the only weakness was length! overall though, very good. I look forward to more from you in the future.
Amazing simply amazing.
I hope this flash makes the top 10 and stays there, because this is truely an extraordinary piece. After this I was surprised that you only had 2 other submissions, because this is the work of a great Flash artist. I naturally had to watch the Aura movies, and once again I have to agree, your work is absolutely brilliant.
You're the artist, so I'm not qualified to judge what you are trying to say but, still, it's fun to try, or at least to say what I got out of it. I don't see how people could be confused by this movie, since I think the most basic "conform or die" theme is pretty clearly stated. The style of this movie is very...how should I say it...almost Orwellian. Much like the Aura movies, this presents a microcosm controlled by Totalitarian forces. Likewise, it features, call him what you will, a victim or rebel, one who is being manipulated by much stronger oppressive forces.
Our protagonist is told to "Smile!" and a seemingly cheerful message is transformed into a perverse, twisted slogan as it flashes over and over again. Of course, he sees no reason why he should smile. What does he have to smile about? But in this world, he has no choice, he has to either smile or die. After the 2nd needle pierces him he finally gives in and tries to smile, but as his own blood flows out of him, he realizes he can't smile. The reality which he sees before him is too horrific for him to smile at, and he is brutally killed. In the ending we finally see the true face of the controllers, they are robots, empty and hollow. The final scene is bizzare. It seemed to me like the positions of the robots were almost...sexual in nature. Perhaps that's what you intended. But I think the obvious intention of scene this is to dehumanize the controllers. The protagonist was the only human thing in this world, and he has been destroyed for refusing to conform.
All in all, an amazing work. The style reminded me of Krinkles and Madness in someways, but it was purely your own work. Please make more of these, as I'm sure myself and others will look forward to seeing what you produce in the future. Personally I'd rather see another original work like this, rather than another Aura, but that's just me. I'll look forward to anything you release in the future.
amazing
See what i don't understand is why more people don't make things like this.They waste their time on mario spoofs and stupid pokemon shit,instead of being really creative.I'm not saying everyones like this, but its almost that way.