cakebakejake
"Over The Top" by Dont Ask - Reviewed on March 16th, 2010

This was beautifully shot, and I love the black and white. Even though the song fit very well, you shouldn't use copy written music! If someone was going to feature this on an ad revenue based internet show, they wouldn't be able to because you don't own the music. Funny premise, I laughed at the way the actor pulled the toilet paper off the roll. But the ending was a little subtle considering the build up. You could have gone even more over the top. But, in the top 3 this week.

cakebakejake
"Laundry Day" by Sometimes Funny - Reviewed on March 16th, 2010

I know that laundry place. That is one SWEET mustache Mike's got. Good editing and sound effects (though there's quite a bit of 'em, but the theme is "over the top"). The music is supposed to be dramatic but is kinda corny, the horns and such sound thin. And there's an awkward audio cut at 0:10. But, the hanging is hilarious.

cakebakejake
"Take it to the Curb" by Magic Goat Productions - Reviewed on March 16th, 2010

Good concept. I like that nothing really happens, he just goes out and catches the paper. Which this character probably does every morning, and things he's all bad ass doin' it with his bear slippers and shades on. He's just takin' care of business. Not in love with the shot selection, its a little disorienting, not really sure where we are. Like the last shot a lot though.

cakebakejake
"The Recyculator" by the Yellowhouse - Reviewed on March 16th, 2010

Love the thumbnail for this one. I was a little confused who was who watching the fight, because your actors are wearing very similar outfits (hoodies and snow caps). The shot of him running towards the litter-er would have been less disorienting if it was filmed from the other direction. Also why did the litter-er stop and stand there? Shots could have better thought out. But, it looks really good, the line delivery at the end is funny.

James Dierx
Replied on March 18th, 2010

Good call. If I could do it again.. I would have had the Recyculator wear a blue poncho! I think the shot of him running towards the litter-er could have been less disorienting if there was less jello from the CMOS and if it wasn't hand held! Thanks again for your comments.

cakebakejake
"TP (Toilet Paper)" by IDFUN Productions - Reviewed on March 16th, 2010

I like the low-quality zaniness of this one. Reminds me of like an old school NES action game or something. Some of the cuts are weird (the zoom on the gun?) and the effects very cheesy, but it all works together. That is one over the top gun. I like that there's a guy waiting to throw him the toilet paper. "Senior!" Haha. Funny. But, one gripe hard to look past: the neighbor's car is leaving when he shoots it, but when it blows up its just like blocked in in the parking lot. You should have put it facing out toward the street or something. And don't use copy written music! But funny song to use. MY VOTE FOR THE WEEK because it is the MOST over the top, cheesiest effects, acting, etc, and it's just the most fun to watch.

themattcastro
Replied on March 17th, 2010

Damn! If only I had turned it in sooner I could have had +1 votes! GAAHHH

themattcastro
Replied on March 17th, 2010

Thanks JAKE! I appreciate that you like the cheesy effects-it's something that I think really adds to the video

loveislbind2all
Replied on March 18th, 2010

For filmfights, copyright music is ok. But very true, it wouldn't fly anywhere else (even on shitty youtube, a website which i despise with so much hate)
I think you've got to chillax and let the magic happen :D <3

cakebakejake
"The Craving" by CPP - Reviewed on March 17th, 2010

CPP, what up yo. I like the music for this one. Pretty well shot, and good editing. The colors looked a little off to me, lack of good lighting or white balancing. This is a good view that follows the theme well, just doesn't jump out like a few of the others. - JAKE

millertime83
Replied on March 18th, 2010

I guess I got a little carried away with the Magic Bullet colorization.

cakebakejake
"Over The Top!" by Few coins only production - Reviewed on March 17th, 2010

That's the lamest looking sandwich ever. You subtitled "No." Why not just say "No." What language do you speak/what country do you live in? You could have gotten a much cooler shot of all the food supplies on the table if you arranged them better and/or got a closer shot. Instead its just thrown together, nearly out of frame. Saw your tripod on the 360 shot! This is just pretty bad.

SuomiStudio
Replied on March 28th, 2010

its finnish...

cakebakejake
"the snipe" by electric tangerine - Reviewed on March 17th, 2010

Halo machinema? C'mon.

cakebakejake
"The Hammer" by 766 Films - Reviewed on March 17th, 2010

In a world of Numa Numa and Troll 2, this is just another genre: the stupidly hilarious viral video. You seem to know how stupid and silly you're being, which kind of defeats the purpose, but I still found this undeniably comical. Especially the shot of your feet and your scream.

cakebakejake
"OVER THE TOP" by OXZANO FILMS - Reviewed on March 17th, 2010

You really don't need credits for a 30 second film. I have no idea what this was supposed to mean or say. It didn't tell any kind of story at all. Over the top?

cakebakejake
"Over the Top Cat Food" by PBL Productions - Reviewed on March 17th, 2010

This is pretty hilarious, especially the cat licking its lips. But the zombie thing at the end didn't really fit. Stay focused!

The Devin
Replied on March 17th, 2010

There wasn't any zombie.

cakebakejake
"Breaking point" by Backstopfilms - Reviewed on March 17th, 2010

You clearly are using an editing program... so WHY did you show your pencil beak 3 times!? Just use one take of that! Your screaming is extremely annoying. I think at the end I hear your mom yelling at you to shut up.

hedgehogboy5
Replied on March 18th, 2010

It was a jump cut, which I know is generally a nono, but it was supposed to make it more dramatic. We thought we edited out the yelling mother, and she was actually saying "Guys the neighbors just called a priest to come perform an exorcism!"

cakebakejake
"Shotgun" by Springer Studios - Reviewed on March 17th, 2010

I believe all this, because I've witnessed my friends fight, argue, even have running races to determine all in the name of getting shotgun. The effects are terribly cheesy. You don't HAVE to use effects. Especially not if they look like that. But its "over the top" so I'll let it slide. Like the ending too.

cakebakejake
"Island of Beautiful Men" by Kim Jong Lee - Reviewed on March 17th, 2010

Umm.. I don't get it. I feel like this is an inside joke that I don't get or find funny. Doubt I'm alone. The dialog between the VO and the President does not mix. The fight scene in front of the volcano is so awkward, either make convincing fight noises or don't make any noises at all. Yeah I just don't get any of this. Decent green screening?