Brilliant
The best cartoons I've seen on newgrounds.
Reviews for "Smile!"
Holy Sheep Shit
I was seriously impressed by the acutely constructed tone, seemed neo-oppressive with an industrial tinge. My feeling towards the tone echoes the already mentioned 1984 flavour, I think it's the futuristic vibe, the dystopian terror, very 1984/Brazil. In terms of the suggestions and idea's I perceived i'm unsure, my view of the postulation of the flash was having a pseudo baseless happiness being crammed down your throat, with the hypocrisy and corupt nature of American politions and U.S.A's (im assuming you're American) existence as a socio economic power it seems indeed happiness is instructed, ordered and for no true justification. I think it also critisizes how happiness is a baseless default, everyone's euphoric for no apparent reason. For it's poignant intellectual concerns and atmosphere this is definitely one of my favourite flashes.
This bit's really unneccessary but i still wish to write because I found the flash so engaging, happiness is definitely possible, I have it now, but finding your own happiness is vital, not just being satiated with an absurd force fed trite designed for the herd.
In a Nutshell,Most people acting happy,putting up the falsehood of happyness,or making everyone else be happy,could really all be sex loving robots.Well.Maybe.
Cienade
I think I love you !
It was a very deep flash movie..
and it defanatly made me smile !
Amazing...
Wow, I loved that...it was so..morbid and nothing was unneeded.
The style, graphics, music..they all fit it perfectly. No excessive violence. Er...0 for interactivity and humor for obvious reasons..
And the ending -- a lot of people seem to find it unnecessary, but I think it's perfect. Not because it's a smooth transition, which I don't believe it's meant to be, but because the sudden disruption and change of mood... it seems to fit the society in which this is set. They do their job -- kill the non-conformist -- and then they could care less, they just go on with their lives.
Beautifully done..can't wait to see more.
Amazing
A wonderful social commentary, interpreted to the literal perfectly.
And as for you, squadus2, you are a shallow fool. Look for the deeper meaning. That last scene wasn't just tacked on. Think about it, you'll get it.