Reviews for Im Sorry -_-

[robototron]

confession falls short

Your author's comments indicated this is a serious work, so I'll critique it as such.

Overall the most important thing in an apology is not saying you're sorry, but acknowledging what you've specifically done wrong and why you've hurt others. Following that, "I'm sorry" means so much more.

And I don't just say that as someone who has had to aplogize many times, or who has desired an apology many times...

As a viewer, I didn't get that from you. I got a lot of "I'm sorry," but I didn't truly understand why, and for what you are sorry about. As a result, your animation - which came off sincere and uncontrived (something few "serious" animations here on NG manage to do; so, bravo!) - fell short of poignancy.

Visually, the graphics and illustration were well rendered. But, I think the style you used to illustrate the person was both too slick (something we might see on some hip, modern ad or MTV clip), and it also did not provide you with the means to show us nuances in the face, which can portray emotion.

I think that this "genre" (if you can call it that) can be very effective. For reference, you may want to buy/download a song by Slint called "Good Morning, Captain." It's one of the most haunting, moving, cathartic songs ever - and it's almost entirely spoken/screamed word (very Slint).

The song closes with this:

I'm trying to find my way home.

I'm sorry...
...and I miss you.

I miss you.
I've grown taller now.
I want the police to be notified.
I'll make it up to you,
I swear, I'll make it up to you.

I miss you.

You must hear it. And then I think you might see the value of providing richer detail and the appropriate atmosphere. Hope this helps.

[KWAS71KCK]

cool

it was good, but if you had worked more on it, it would've been better... but i think you already know that.

[Ha1f]

Not...no - well

It is good and i like your art and how hard you have worked on it but -
two things
1.i don't like the type/ where it goes
2.Make it a bit longer

[beefhaze]

Nice work.

I like this piece a lot.
I think the art is really nice, and I like how many creative ways you've used Flash to good effect -- especially the hair and the background sky.(though I do wish you'd fix his pants when he stands up, and the outlines break at the knees...)
I also really like the script. I'm grateful to you for sharing it, and reminding me that there are still people who have thoughts this deep, and who are trying to improve.
I wish I could see more submissions this good on NG.
-beefhaze

[ChiKeima]

Well done

A well made movie, the most prominent flaws being the sound problem at the beginning (too much air blown into the mic, most likely) and the grammar in the subtitles. The visuals were good for the subject, too, and it was nice that you kept it short so we didn't get too depressed.

Slightly above standard, I'd say.