Spectacular
I respect you tremendously. Not just because you made this outstanding animation, but because you put in a reference to Pandora's Box, which not all Newgrounds users might pick up on. For all you unknowing:
(I used to know the whole story, but what I remember is relevant) Pandora's Box is named so because the Gods gave her this box and told her to take it to her parents(who I believe were Gods as well), but not to open it along the way, that it contained things she should not see. Unfortunately, Pandora's curiosity got the better of her, and she opened the box, unleashing all evils into the world (like cancer, homicidal maniacs, American Idol, etc.)
I loved the cinematography, and the idea that by leaving her doll on the counter, she abandoned her innocence. I thought the shop-keeper might try to tell her to get it, but he didn't. No matter.
For you, senor author. It is amazing, but to make it ALL the more phenomenal, allow me to give a few tips:
-the girl's walking took an awfully long time. I know she's small, but perhaps you could save yourself a few frames or whatnot by extending her foot's reach and making her walking less time consuming
-I noticed a small, colored patch on the shop owners head. Is his brain showing? Is it something at all worth noticing? If so, either zoom in, or leave it out. It left me guessing, but not in the good sense. If it's relevant, include; if not, exclude.
-That cat was dope, also clearly a feline version of the Chimera, another mytholigical creature/reference. I love Mythology, and I hope that your further episodes will not deviate in style.
-Maybe include a dog hydra? Or a parakeet hydra? Something interesting
-Why have him tell the girl not to go in the room if she ends up having no interest in it anyway? A diversionary plot device -- again, either leave in and extrapolate, or exclude entirely (unless it will have further relevance in the series...but really, if that is the case, include such a reference in the later episodes)
-I think it might be kind of comical if you were to insert a moral at the end of the episode. Like for this one, something like "Be careful what you wish for", or "Never take candy from strangers". I don't know, I'm not being original. I just figure while you're on the obscure (and I say obscure because most NG'ers might not know Greek myths), you might as well insert some humorous plot device in the end, something to make us laugh, but in the "oooh...she did some bad shit...heehee" kind of way.
This is the LONGEST review I have ever written. You should be honored. Therefore, you should also continue this series, or else I will exact my revenge in such a refined and terrifying manner that you will RUE THE DAY you made this and did not continue.
Toodles!
