bradenbk Reviews

OK K.O.! Let's Be Heroes (2017–2019)

ian jones quartey you done good you done good

[7/10 · 23 July 2017]

now as a fan of nock force I really liked OK ko lets be heroes, I liked the episodes I watched, OK I have not seen every episode of the show but I have seen a couple, the basic plot is, a guy named ko you works at a store for super heroes and they fight robots and EXPLOSIONS!. I know the whole show has not come out on TV, but you can watch on the CN app, and on xfinity. I cant wait for it to come out in august, the show makes me think if street fighter and Steven universe mashed together.

The Cat in the Hat (2003)

So bad it's good.

[5/10 · 8 March 2017]

Is this movie really good? No, But is it good in a really crappy way? To me at least, yes. Yes, it's painful to watch, yes the acting (except for Myers) is horrible, Yes it's a complete destruction of the book...but i don't hate it. In fact, i feel kind of sorry for everybody involved in this movie. Mike Myers only had one other large live-action role after this, Alec Baldwin mostly works in animation nowadays, Dakota Fanning wouldn't be in a unanimously well received movie till a couple of years later, but the most affected victim was Bo Welch, the movie's director. Guess how many movies he's made? One. This one. So while it isn't a good movie, or even really a passable one...i can't really get too mad at it. I do like SOME of the humor, emphasis on SOME. Some lines do land, but those that don't are sadly far more noticeable. The story is garbage (some 4th graders fanfiction is probably better than this) but the visuals are nice....sometimes. Other times they look like a rejected theme park attraction. The music is...alright. Smash Mouth is a little jarring, considering another film that came out only a couple of years before also used Smash Mouth...i don't get it... So, if you're a fan of bad movies, you might want to look at this one. Just don't invite the kids.

Silhouette (II) (2016)

No Spam Don't Cry!

[7/10 · 5 March 2017]

Please pass me a tissue...this is just..kind of heartbreaking....i'm going to need a minute. (SEVERAL HOURS LATER) Okay, i'm ready to talk now... I...think this is the most emotional of these animations....and the character singing here...is not who i'd expect.... I myself am not even a big fan of Owl City, but this song is just tear- jerking. I'm surprised that Vivienne chose to animate this, considering that this song is not really that well known (i hadn't even heard of it before this animation, whereas i'd heard of Die Young) Really Good aside, 7/10

Reversal of the Heart (2011)

Just..wow...

[10/10 · 5 March 2017]

I thought that Timber was my favorite animated short film I've ever seen...then i saw this. I honestly don't know how this escaped me, since i like dragons, i like wizards, and i REALLY like traditional animation and it's sad that traditional animation is losing out to CGI. The animation is beautiful, and the music is well composed as well. I really like the story as well....but...the ending is a little...confusing....and it's really the only real detractor of this short. Worth a watch no matter what, 10/10.

The Five Nights at Freddy's Song (2015)

Not as good as Vivienne's other animations....

[6/10 · 5 March 2017]

I...have a confession to make....I've never been a big fan of FNAF or it's sequels, personally just because the games had so much hype and soon after, came the hype backlash (Just like a certain other indie game that was released to Steam...) It's a shame too, because i love Vivziepop and all her work, and i also really like Good Mythical Morning (the guys who commissioned her to do this). However, i'm not too big a fan of this animation. The animation itself is good, and the song is catchy (though not amazingly sung...) and there are some funny lines. However, if you're a Vivziepop fan, watch some of her other animations. If you're a fan of FNAF themed musicals, watch Random Encounter's FNAF the Musical. Overall, really OK. 6/10

The Son of 666 (2013)

Cute...if you can believe it.

[7/10 · 5 March 2017]

While not as story driven or as musical as Vivziepop's other animations, i still enjoy this one. If you can believe it, a short about two demons (one being the devil himself) is actually really cute. It's one of those short films to watch if you've had a bad day and really need something to cheer you up (and believe me, that's what i need now) My only real problem is that the voice actor for Damian (the son of the devil) is...not very good. He isn't HORRIBLE but i don't really enjoy him as much as the father, who does sound pretty good. Overall well done, 7/10

Most Wonderful Time (2014)

Well Done, and also a treat for fans

[8/10 · 5 March 2017]

I know most people will probably skip this animation considering it's just a quick holiday piece, but hear me out for a second. This animation, is, like most of Vivienne's, beautifully animated and brimming with originality. The singer this time around (who is actually covering the song, not just using a version already recorded) is also really good, and although i wouldn't say this cover is amazing, it's not terrible. I also like how many characters make cameos in this video, since fans of the comic will probably recognize most of them. Hardcore fans, on the other hand, will probably recognize all of them. If you're a hardcore fan, worth a watch, otherwise, it's skippable. 8/10

VivziePop: Fan Animation for Ke$ha - Die Young (2014 Music Video)

Stop complaining about Furries and just watch it already!

[9/10 · 5 March 2017]

This is Vivziepop's signature animation, and for good reason, considering..the slight controversy surrounding it...not that i'm going to talk about that here. Honestly, before this animation, people probably didn't know about it's source (Zoophobia) but afterwards, people began reading the comic (myself included). As many have pointed out, the way Vivienne mixes the colors is really appealing to the eyes, and i would have to agree. Also, for the first time in my life...I FOUND AN ANIMATION WITH GOOD LIP SYNCING! HOW IS THIS POSSIBLE!? Really well done, 9/10

Timber (III) (2014)

Beautiful....just beautiful

[10/10 · 5 March 2017]

I don't even know how to say how much brilliance has been contained in only 10 minutes...... I have to say...the second i saw this...i was enchanted. I have since noted this as one of my favorite animations/short films. Seriously, this deserves to be in Fantasia 3! The animation...is not just good...it's fantastic. Even though this is actually one of the older animations of this animator (Vivienne Medrano) it actually looks just as good as her newer animations. There's no dialogue, but the character's actions speak louder than words, so there doesn't need to be any. The music (composed by Gooseworx) is also really good, and it fits the mood perfectly. I'm surprised, and a little shocked, that this short has yet to obtain 5 ratings on this site (then again, i am a little surprised this short is even listed on IMDb, it's that obscure.) Nonetheless, definitely worth watching if you have the time. 11/10 if it were possible.

The Lazarus Effect (2015)

Decently Performed, but not much else to see.

[5/10 · 29 January 2017]

I honestly didn't know what to think going in, considering the amount of bad reviews this film received back when it came out. Well...at least the actors seem to be trying to save this movie from absolute failure. I actually did enjoy the performances, and the characters (except for Zoe) are actually believable. My only problem is that everyone was either bland (The Mains) Annoying (Eva) or just completely unlikable (Clay and Niko) The Story is not amazing by any standard of the word, and while the premise is....interesting, it doesn't do anything to hook you in, and the actual way it's executed is rather lazy. Once the characters return to the lab, everything just...kind of happens. Suddenly the EMBODIMENT OF MARY SUE that is Zoe is evil and wants to kill everybody, and she does! Oh and there's a really stupid plot twist i'm not even going to mention because if i do you'll literally turn into a piece of toast and be eaten by the nearest person. My Recommendation is to watch if you're interested, but otherwise never even consider it.

Monster (2008 Video)

The best movie ever made!

[1/10 · 23 January 2017]

I've seen so many people talk about this film in a negative light....but they're all wrong! This is the greatest movie ever made! Casablanca and Citizen Kane ain't got nuthin on this SH*T! I mean, the actors are SO believable in their performances, and i'm so surprised that they aren't in any other movies! The monster itself looks amazing, and it makes movies like Cloverfield or Godzilla look like fake clay puppets. The camera work is also amazing,and the random effects added in make the camera work even better, making everyone look like they're actually there! This is definitely the best movie ever made! Or.....it's a giant piece of Tyrannosaur dookie. Also, it's a rip off of Cloverfield....just wanted you to know. However, i actually do have two uses for this movie 1. As a piece of toilet paper 2. As a sleep aid (it's so boring you're probably not going to make it through without falling asleep or skipping through)

The Forest (I) (2016)

One of the least scary things ever...

[2/10 · 23 January 2017]

I have a confession to make: I don't consider Jump scares to be real horror. Real horror should be something that makes you think....something you analyze late at night...and then realize the true meaning....and you are then kept awake the whole night by your realization. Or you could just have a scary face go "BLAH!" at the screen Presenting: The Forest Now, Aokighara Forest is a really scary place with a lot of opportunities, for scares...but they just go and waste it all. It's impossible to get invested in our main character because she's completely bland, and as a result we can't give a crap about her quest. Everyone else? Just as bland if not blander than our main. Only watch if you are DESPERATE for something scary...and even then something like "The Amityville Horror" could probably suit your needs more.

Banshee Chapter (2013)

A decent Horror movie with too many Jump Scares

[6/10 · 23 January 2017]

I would like to clarify one thing: Despite being listed as one, this film is not a Found-Footage horror movie. Okay, it SORTA is, considering everything is filmed via camcorder, but the main character never notes that anybody is filming her, nor do any of the other characters seem to notice or care. I honestly thought this film was going to be really dumb going in...but i was sort of surprised...it wasn't a total waste of time. However i have one big complaint....THERE WERE WAY TOO MANY JUMP SCARES! There were 15 (yes, i counted) jump scares by the time this thing was over, and some of them come in packs! So in Conclusion, if you're interested, you might wanna take a look. If you're not interested, stay the hell away.

Escape from Planet Earth (2012)

Decently done, but there's a whole lot better

[6/10 · 23 January 2017]

2013 was a pretty bad year in animation in my opinion, as a whole lot of bad movies in the Animation category came out that year (Free Birds and The Nut Job being notable ones). Granted, not EVERY animated film that came out that year was unbearable, but i just didn't like that year (even some films that were good, like Frozen and Despicable Me 2, are just ones i don't prefer) Nonetheless, EFPE ends up being an alright picture...but would i watch it above other movies? F**k no. The Animation is good, and the voice acting is pretty good as well, and it seems like the actors genuinely want to make a good picture (unlike The Nut Job) and while the story is terribly unoriginal, it at least doesn't insult human history (like Free Birds)...or at least not as much AS Free Birds. So in short, while not unbearable, this movie is definitely able to be skipped.

My Life as a Teenage Robot (2002–2023)

The last good show on Nickelodeon...

[9/10 · 22 January 2017]

When this show ended....Nickelodeon had basically been asking for the network to kill them. Where to begin? The Animation is really well done, as is the voice acting, and most of the soundtrack (except the opening theme, I've definitely heard better) is also really well done. In fact, there was a time of my life where this was the only show i would watch...I've since grown out of that obviously. The really sad thing is that this was the last show on Nickelodeon that was generally well liked until Harvey Beaks and The Loud House came out. Shows that came out after this included such "masterpieces" as Fanboy and ChumChum, Back at the Barnyard, Sanjay and Craig and BREADWINNERS! Most Absolutely worth a watch.

Hi Hi Puffy AmiYumi (2004–2006)

Not too bad...but avoidable.

[6/10 · 22 January 2017]

I remember watching this show through the magic that was the video store (does anyone else remember what those were?) At the time i remember actually really enjoying this show, but nowadays...meh. Animation wise...I've definitely seen better, but I've actually also seen worse uses of flash-animation. The character design is also pretty decently done. The plots aren't amazing, and most of them are pretty nonsensical, but some of them are funny enough to keep kids entertained...and some still hold up decently. The voice acting is also pretty decent, and the actors actually seem to give a crap about giving a decent performance. The music is also pretty good, but that's to be expected since the show is about a pair of musicians. The worst part of this show is definitely the live action segments, simply because i never understood the point to them... Overall, if you're interested, it might be worth a look, but otherwise stay far away.

Parappa the Rapper (2001–2002)

Worth it if you like surreal visuals.

[7/10 · 22 January 2017]

Now i myself like surreal anime...but this...is hard to describe. Oh wait! I have two words to describe this show....Completely Insane! Now, this show doesn't have an English dub, so if you're like me, you'll have even less of an idea as to what's going on than the Japanese audience probably did....not that they probably knew what the show was about either.... Some of the episode plots are completely crazy as well (One episode has Sunny get kidnapped by Ghosts, another has Matt being stalked by everyone in town, and one has PaRappa somehow driving a car into space...huh?) and the episode titles aren't much better (Episode 5's title is "Being Completely Nude Everywhere", thankfully the plot has nothing to do with...that) However, if you're a fan of surreal animation, then i would definitely recommend this show to you, but if you're a fan of the games you might not like the changes made to it.

Zeke's Pad (2008– )

Painfully Mediocre.

[5/10 · 11 January 2017]

You know how when you first watch something you immediately get a feeling about it? When i first saw this show...i had only one thought. Meh. When i started watching, i thought the show would be similar to Johnny Test (Both shows feature a skateboarding pre-teen protagonist, and both have characters who have some incredible invention that they use unwisely.) But...compared to this...Johnny Test looks like a masterpiece! Not that Zeke's Pad is a bad show, but it's incredibly mediocre. So Mediocre that it's difficult to come up with genuine complaints! But i have found a few nevertheless 1. Zeke is a very unlikable little s**t 2. Most of the episodes are incredibly uninteresting 3. Zeke's best friend, and a few other characters, are really annoying (the mother in particular) 4. Zeke's Pad just seems to work whenever it wants to, and most of the plots could be avoided by just choosing words more correctly. 5. The theme song, while not really irritating, is just very generic 6. EVERY.EPISODE.TITLE.IS.A.PUN So while i'm not trying to offend fans of the show (which, if you're wondering, yes, this show has fans) i really can't recommend this show, and watching it makes me want to ACTUALLY watch Johnny Test!

Lost Tapes: Q: The Serpent God (2010) Season 3, Episode 8

Crap. Just Crap

[2/10 · 29 December 2016]

It's crap. Just Crap. Completely Undoctored CRAP! The Acting is horrible, with little to no energy anywhere in this trite, and the characters themselves aren't much better. The worst offender in this category is Mooney and Connor, as both are bland as ever and don't give any sort of interest or concern. But you know what? For the first half of the episode, i actually could give everything a pass, even the bad acting and very cliché story (that also has a plot hole that will not be mentioned here) Then....the Quetzalcoatl shows up "sigh" In half of it's scenes it's a CGI blob, and in the other half it's a badly made animatronic that makes the Billings Dinosaurs look like ILM animatronics. DO NOT WATCH!

Lost Tapes: Reptilian (2010) Season 3, Episode 10

Meh.

[4/10 · 27 December 2016]

For Lost Tapes's Finale, this wasn't an amazing piece of television, but it wasn't terrible either. The acting isn't amazing, but i think the actors are at least trying, and the Reptilians were actually pretty effectively scary, although the human characters were too bland and unlikable for me to care about. The effects (Ala lost tapes) were not amazing, but i will give credit to the fact that they were used far more sparingly, as in the older seasons. The episode also didn't use any CGI, thankfully as we saw what happened the last time that was done. The story was the worst part about this, though. The episode just goes WAY too fast, and this makes it really difficult to care about the main characters....not that they make it easy to like them anyways. Overall, if you can find it (this is one of the harder to obtain episodes) and are curious then go ahead and watch it, but otherwise stay away.

Lost Tapes: Kraken (2010) Season 3, Episode 2

Unintentionally really Hilarious.

[5/10 · 27 December 2016]

This episode surprised me...not by being good but by being Unintentionally the Funniest Comedy i had seen in a while. The Plot sounds like a big "take that" to the Pirates of the Caribbean movies, and the main character's name is even sort of a parody of it (Derek Barrow, Jack Sparrow) The characters also use tons of clichés (Captain is the only competent one, girl claims to be competent but really isn't, cameraman never tries to help anyone, macho guy who dies first and some random guy who does nothing) but i don't think they're acting this way on purpose. The Effects are also really bad, using a crap-ton more CGI than other Lost Tapes episodes (The only other one that uses this much CGI is also pretty bad) and the Kraken itself is also presented as an idiot, as is everyone else in this episode. To show how amazing this episode is, here's a quote "We didn't just hit Debris, something hit us with intention!" "SHUT IT!"

Godzilla: The Series (1998–2001)

bad movie but horribly underrated show

[7/10 · 4 December 2016]

this show awesome, as much as the 1998 Godzilla film sucks the show is very cool and Godzilla in this one is very interesting. The best part about this show are the kaiju are very first I'm going to talk about Godzilla jr, before I start I'm not going to talk about every monster, Godzilla jr in this he starts as a baby and the last egg, which really brings back the post credit scene, later he grows too an a adult. He is very fun monster to see in this show. Next is c rex, he is a cool, he is not a t rex like creature peeps OK, is like a bug like creature with these huge long legs, and I always thought he looked like a worm, next is king cobra, well that's basically like a giant king cobra, Godzilla fights him in Japan, the thing is that he suddenly changes size at times, but overall he very epic. Next is my personal favorite cyberzilla, he is the Godzilla from 1998 movie but he is now a cyborg and he is so cool, he's much bigger than Godzilla jr, he is my favorite. well over all this show is a fun show to watch and I highly recommend.

Teen Titans Go! (2013– )

this show sucks balls it is the most silly idiotic show in the world

[1/10 · 3 December 2016]

this show has nothing to do with the original show, the characters are nothing like the old characters, robin used to be the cool one and had awesome gadgets and weapons, but in this one all he does is be silly and so many people talk about his butt. than there's star fire oh god, as she may not seem to be that bad, but she is very idiotic, she always is like about to kiss robin but than she talks about something completely different, than there's cyborg the 2nd most annoying character and he's best friends with the most annoying character in this show. He's always saying BOOYAH!BOOYAH!BOOYAH shut the hell up cyborg, than raven she felt like the most smart character but she play's with ponies, there not just making the character happy, there also copying my little pony but she also turns into a lady legasus,people say she's sexy, that's all I'm going to say about her, last but not least beast boy,#most annoying character in the show, they made my favorite character from the original show, the made him into a this annoying piece of crap,he's always like this to lady legusus,dem legs I hate this character so much.so over all this show sucks balls.

Kong: The Animated Series (2000–2001)

Terribly Scientifically Inaccurate

[2/10 · 3 December 2016]

I think this show is garbage. For one, it has terrible animation that makes things like Foodfight and Elf Bowling look good (well maybe not that awful) The story is also awful. Who thought that a show about King Kong (or just Kong, who looks retarded by the way.) fighting demons was a good idea? In addition to this....Kong and some random guy named Jason can do a gem fusion.....what? The writing is also terrible, with such fantastic lines as "JURASSIC SHIRASSIC!" and "The Email is now on the internet" (NO DUH SHERLOCK!) The show also at one point claims that Woolly Mammoths came from the Triassic period............"Sigh" The worst thing about this show is that it's trying to rip off from Godzilla: The Animated Series, which is actually horribly underrated in my opinion. On the other hand, this makes Godzilla 1998 (or as it's sometimes known GINO, or Godzilla In Name Only) look amazing by comparison. As a result, i hence christen this show "Harambe The Animated Series" There are two pluses i can say about this series though, one is that, while the lip-syncing may be bad, the voice acting itself isn't terrible, and i really enjoy David Kaye's performance as De La Porta. The other actors are mediocre, but if there's one thing to watch this show for, it's for David Kaye (MEGATRON FROM 1996-2005) The other plus i can think of off the top of my head is the theme song....say what you want about the other things in this crap pile, the theme song is actually pretty catchy and gets you in the mood for some dinosaur fights (even though there isn't a whole lot of those) If you're a hardcore Kong fan, watch it. If not....STAY THE HELL AWAY!