Good stuff
Your style and animation is amazing, however you seem to be letting it go to waste by doing a Stick animation. Obviously your talanets grant you the ability to do a broader scope, why not make use of it? Very slick animation, beautiful designs, even the sticks were done better than average joe. Just might as well go that extra step and not just use sticks.
Very Unique Animation Style
I truly enjoyed the animation, very nice transitions and the ability of the viewer to switch zoom and forward and reverse is truly something impressive. My only qualms are that the keyboard directions were not really explained before the movie started. Also I will rally behind those who wish it was longer but you explained it is only part one so I won't beat the horse to death about it. Other than that I believe this is truly a gem on Newgrounds. Keep up the good work and I look forward to seeing more in the future.
Not bad
Stick fighting is a very tired genre, but you brought some nice animation, so good job.
Fresh Twist
It's a nice twist to the age old stick man concept..generally I mark these lower but I really think this has a lot of potential for some added content in the future. Nice camera shots/angles.
Why?
Why is the point of vue have to be so far? That really ruins it for me and it's a damn shame too because I can clearly see that you are a talented animator. The fact that the fight has to be seen from so far away forces use to squint our eyes making it the whole experience unpleasant. That, and it would much more exciting to see the action up close.