WoW Moviewatch: Theory of a Death Knight
Warning: Not safe for work! While it's all in a good fun, there's definitely cursing and loud, riotous music.
This is the new short video from Myndflame, titled Theory of a Death Knight. Rumor has it that the creator went to herculean effort to get the video published. While I hate to see someone go to that kind of pain, I do have to say that it was worth it. "Theory" is one of those rare unique pieces that show why Clint is a stand-apart machinimator.
The premise of the video is pretty simple. The scene opens to a Death Knight rocking out in a music studio. A Belf stops the performance, demanding to know why they always have to sing such harsh stuff. In the ensuing conflict, the Death Knight shortly finds himself fired. He then has to go out and make his own way in the big wide world.
The first thing that struck me about this video was, ironically, the colors. While I've been exposed to vibrant imagery before, this whole thing felt like someone made it out of a paint bucket. They're bright, gorgeous, and vivid. The strong colors emphasized the frenetic pace of the Death Knight's music.
The final gag in the movie had me laughing out loud. I wasn't expecting it, and it seemed like a perfect finale to the video.
If you have trouble seeing the player above, you can catch the movie here.
Filed under: Analysis / Opinion, WoW Moviewatch






Reader Comments (Page 1 of 2)
Ahrla Apr 14th 2009 12:07PM
As a kind of meta comment: Is today the right day for MovieWatch?
You have articles coming out practically every fifteen minutes. Some containing useful and interesting information are already on the second page.
On a high-volume day like today, it might be better to save the "flavor" posts like MovieWatch for a quieter day.
Superthrust Apr 14th 2009 12:36PM
You have got to be kidding, right? Because with all the 3.1 content already released on further pages and what not, people know alot about it. Plus, its great to be kept entertained while i wait for the servers to come back up and im sure others feel the same way.
I am just questioning why its telling me i have a invalid game version when i run WoW....
As for the video, i loved it...
Dart Matsuraki Apr 14th 2009 1:12PM
It tells you that because your client is currently 3.1, but the servers are still 3.0.9, so the game thinks you have the wrong version. Just wait for the server to come back up.
Matazuma Apr 14th 2009 12:16PM
wow that was really bad...
Brett Apr 14th 2009 12:24PM
Wow meets Metalocalypse.
I laughed quite a bit, it's true!
epicboyz Apr 14th 2009 1:53PM
That is what i was thinking lol... so that has been my biggest laugh of the day... now im gonna have that orc dk yelling "fuck" in my head for the rest of the week ^_^
Maraxxin Apr 14th 2009 12:26PM
Wow, that was retarded. I literally lost brain cells.
Krotukk Apr 14th 2009 12:27PM
That was brilliant on so many levels.
Discrete Apr 14th 2009 1:34PM
I'm not one for "ditto" comments, but "ditto". Spreading this video far and wide.
AyaJulia Apr 14th 2009 12:27PM
The only reaction I have is...
.......o.o;
Lukeyo Apr 14th 2009 12:32PM
I must have looked just a few minutes too late, because the video and link are down.
FireStar Apr 14th 2009 12:35PM
^
AyaJulia Apr 14th 2009 12:50PM
It's still there. I was having problems getting through to them, kept trying every couple of minutes until it finally popped.
The site's just under heavy load. No one has anything better to do than refresh WI and follow any links they post.
Lukeyo Apr 14th 2009 4:35PM
Staring at the screen while eating Starbursts.
GIMMEPATCH
Phaed Apr 14th 2009 12:36PM
Yeah... the colors... I remember two distinct scenes of 'nice' colors and graphical imagery.
Does it really make up for the entirely sophomoric... everything that this piece was about? I didn't belt out a laugh or have a natural giggle during this bit, and after honest reflection, I couldn't think a reason why I would.
The ending didn't make up for the piece, and I would have only come up with your synopsis of the 'storyline' Michael put together if I had thought about it afterward. The piece didn't have any natural ring to it, and didn't make anything happen.
But yeah, the colors... yeah...
Narayan Apr 14th 2009 1:02PM
Could've used some poop jokes.
Obeyfez Apr 14th 2009 1:11PM
The only thing good about that video was the use of the "Sad Hulk Walking Away" music from the Incredible Hulk (tv show). Other then that, it didn't have any redeeming qualities.
MzStilletto Apr 14th 2009 1:29PM
^^ this
Atreyu Apr 14th 2009 1:28PM
That was simply amazing. made me lol like mad. Myndflame still making great vids W00T!
Mimzy Apr 14th 2009 1:27PM
....I have no idea what that just was....
But I admit I laughed pretty hard at it. So good job!