Smodimations Volume 2: Sub-Standard Kevin Smith Cartoons (2013)

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Lost at sea and stranded in a tropical island cove aboard the Hello Submarine, Kevin Smith and Jason Mewes must fend off a deadly shark the only way they know how, with cartoons and lots of dirty jokes.

Film Overview
"Smodimations Volume 2: Sub-Standard Kevin Smith Cartoons" is an animation collection released in 2013. Based on Kevin Smith's popular SModcast podcast, the narrative of this illustrated film originates from the wittily ridiculous discussions between Smith and his veteran pal and manufacturer, Scott Mosier. The movie is a follow-up to 2011's "SModimations", which initially used animated visuals to the humorous discussions from Smith's podcasts.

Content and Style
"Smodimations Volume 2: Sub-Standard Kevin Smith Cartoons" takes the best pieces from the podcast and integrates them into a visual phenomenon. Subjects range from the absurd to the superb, including theatrical remakes of Smith's movies to defying all things standard. Helper Monkey Productions employ a distinct animation design to reveal the bizarre humor of the podcast with hilariously overstated imagery.

Special Humour
"Smodimations Volume 2" includes 13 episodes, each around 5-minutes long, keeping the unusual humor that fans of Smith's podcasts have actually come to value. With Smith's distinctive brand name of humor mixing with Mosier's informative commentary, the audience gets both entertainment and knowledge, all flavoured with absurdity. Their candid exchanges are pictured in distinctively animated sequences that frequently stretch the bounds of reality.

Representation of Characters
Kevin Smith and Scott Mosier voices their characters, maintaining the credibility of the discussions. Smith's flamoyant and significant design contrasts with Mosier's witty and calm disposition, forming a comedic duo that is both engaging and entertaining. Their characters in the movie are portrayed as charming cartoon figures, welcoming their quircky characteristics equated from their audacious small talk in the podcasts.

Movie Reception
Considering "Smodimations Volume 2: Sub-Standard Kevin Smith Cartoons" as independent from the normal Hollywood system, it is a strong relocation that pays tribute to fans of Smith's work. The movie is most likely to bring in audiences comfortable with Smith's design of funny, filled with profane humor and obscene jabs. As an effective follow up, it drives house the point that the main charm of SModcast, and Smith's work in general, is the ability to find humor in the most not likely situations.

Overall, "Smodimations Volume 2: Sub-Standard Kevin Smith Cartoons" displays the signature humor of Smith's podcasts in an aesthetically amazing format. The edgy humor combined with imaginative animation make it an unique piece, accommodating an unique audience who value this sense of humor. This movie reinforces Kevin Smith's credibility as a director not afraid to press limits and explore alternative techniques of storytelling.

Nevertheless, it's essential that this design of filmmaking accommodates a niche audience, and might not be everyone's cup of tea due to the explicit material and uncommon humor structure. Understanding SmodCo's works and the ethos behind them, is necessary to fully value "Smodimations Volume 2: Sub-Standard Kevin Smith Cartoons". It won't necessarily win brand-new fans for Smith, but it's a wonderful treat for existing fans who treasure the distinct, untamed spirit found in his jobs.

Top Cast

  • Kevin Smith (small)
    Kevin Smith
    Himself
  • Jason Mewes (small)
    Jason Mewes
    Himself
  • Ralph Garman (small)
    Ralph Garman
    Professor Cartoonus & Benchley the Shark
  • Scott Mosier (small)
    Scott Mosier
    Himself