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Why would someone wear a Burglar's Outfit to steal some oranges? None the less great animation.
Reviews for "Sergio and Bear 2"
Bearably entertaining
This was moderately amusing and original, if I had any issues with it it would be that it seems to have left out some potential, mainly the pace. The bear, seeing as he is a bear has already been defined pretty well as the guy who's unmotivated and doesn't really know whats going on (and is a bear). By himself, he can't really go much beyond personality based situational humor. Sergio has potential to liven things up if he were more active about getting the bear into zany hijinx, though as it stands he's also just mostly standing around going "Oh come oooooooon!" meaning that he is also a slow paced character who just mildly drives the plot a bit as opposed to the first episode where his selfishness is shown off up to eleven for his share of contribution to the laughs. Lastly, the environment bear has gotten himself into can deliver the situational humor, the randomness from the shop employee going about how bear is supposedly dealing with illegal substances and that close up of bear near end were definitely highlights. But aside of those, it's mostly just a dude sort of flustered at bear being a bear, an interview (I was actually hoping the interview questions would have questions used by inexperienced interviewers like "what is your biggest weakness"/"Can you work under pressure") and the thief running into bear, which are mostly plot elements (and this show doesn't really run much on plot if I'm guessing right). If this were compared to Leo and Satan, Leo is the kid curious about stuff of troubled by everyday things (delivering the setting) while Satan is the twist to it. They can bring punchlines even if sitting in the house for several episodes. Since bear is much less "active" than Satan (compared to Satan because the bear is usually the twist or deliverer of punchlines here as well), either Sergio or the environment has to make up for the rest, or it might be a little slow paced.
Actually I should have just said it was funny but ended up typing a lot.
You half-assed it.
I personally loved segio 1, but as much as I wanted a sequel, I suspected something like this would reach the horizon. I liked the first one because it's a freakin bear and silly dude with a hilarious, memorable skit. This one feels like, well, just a sequel. I really wanted a sequel, but you know... I guess I was just hungry for more orignial, funny, and simplistic flashes.
Love It!
I really enjoyed the first one, the character interaction was hilarious and always interesting, not to mention the witty humor had me entertained.
This one is good, but not as great as the first, in my opinion.
The graphics were beautifully done, jaxxy. You have some of the finest line work on Newgrounds, it's never cringe worthy to look at. Smooth and flawless. Not to mention the backgrounds were also very nicely done. You character anatomy and designs were also quite lovely, unique too.
The voices by Joshua were amazing as always. The thing I love about Joshua is, unlike most Newgrounds voice actors, his voice is never disappointing to me. In my opinion, he is one of the best on this website. He can do such a wide variety of voices that all jump into their own character. Great choice using Josh.
The animation was also one of my favorite parts. The only real "issue" I had was lip synch, which was not bad, but could have been better. Try to add more teeth and tongues when lip synching, it makes it look more authentic. Other than this, the animation was really nicely done.
The script is where I also have a slight problem. For two reasons.
The first is that I was honestly hoping this story wouldn't drag on from the first, which sadly it did. Don't get me wrong, the script was beautifully written, and it's still funny and has its memorable moments, but I felt cheated out. The joke for the first one was that Sergio was forcing Bear to get a job against his whim, and lied to him to do so. The joke feels a bit dragged on, honestly.
My second issue is the length. Don't get me wrong - length is always good. I just don't think for comedy skits like this. Try to keep it around two to four minutes in length. I just feel like if the entire episode has a punch line, it shouldn't drag on. Or if it does, let it build up. The punch line for this one was Bear freaks out. While it is a funny concept, it was not an amazing punch line. The longer you make the episode, the more impact a punch line should have.
I apologize if I seem to be nit-picking, as I'm not trying. This movie is nearly flawless, and has the elements to be something great. This was, by far, still an amazing movie. It just isn't as great as the first. I suppose though anyone could argue; "Name one sequel that is better than its predecessors" and in fact a lot of movies come to mind which "bombed" that were sequels of popular franchises.
I'm in no way saying this "bombed", at all, but just try to use the same formula as the first. I don't mean recycle the same material, but have an overall punch line and the entire episode building up to said punch line. I really love the concept of Sergio being able to make Bear do things against his will, and how easily and casually he complies. It's a really great concept.
Try to make each episode not continue from the last, as the joke gets a tad repetitive. All of that nonsense said, I really can't wait for episode three. Again I apologize if I appear to be nit-picking, I just really care for this series.
Can't wait for episode 3!
salmon
I got bored. Ending improved it though.