WoW Moviewatch: A Dead Bug's Life
by Michael Gray 
Mar 18th 2010 at 12:00PM
In contrast to the silent narrative in The White Drake, this Rise to Power movie had a great deal of dialogue. It displayed an amazing amount of wit and light-hearted characterization between the Lich King and Anub'arak. My favorite line was when Arthas complains how much fun it is to "constantly ressurect an oversized roach." I don't want to discuss the ending of the movie, since it would definitely give a significant spoiler. But let's say an old, ancient foe of the Alliance returns to join the Lich King's army.
A Dead Bug's Life is a beautiful movie. The graphics are intriguing and well done, seamlessly integrating to the story. You can really see how A Dead Bug's Life won its prize.
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Reader Comments (Page 1 of 2)
The Hammer Mar 18th 2010 12:08PM
It's a bit awkward in terms of sound and subtitles, isn't it? It's very nice looking, but it was too poor in terms of sound for me to laugh at it. Oh well!
cendrekai Mar 18th 2010 1:47PM
*there not their. Do you see how aggravated you get me? *takes Midol and puts Fly Away Home on* The geese. D: Jeff Bridges. D:
Khremloc Mar 18th 2010 12:37PM
Hehe, that was pretty good! I had a little bit of trouble understanding some of the Scourge voices, but I do appreciate the subtitles!
Kelsey Mar 18th 2010 12:40PM
"Waaaaah! No more music videos! We want machinima with stories!" And now you're seriously complaining that the BEST recent story-based movies are being posted? There truly is no pleasing everyone, is there?
Jack Draven Mar 18th 2010 12:43PM
Wow, that was epic! Very amusing and very well done! I have loved seeing all those story based machinimas and I think this one was the best so far!
Jack Draven Mar 18th 2010 12:44PM
I pity the fool who makes them go back to playing crappy belf music videos!
JC_Icefox Mar 18th 2010 1:30PM
Earned Acheivement: Ad Hominem Attacker
Earned Title: The Douchebag
FYI, it's spelt throne, fatty.
VelcroLizard Mar 18th 2010 1:31PM
Hogger the Death Knight... and we thought things were bad before...
cendrekai Mar 18th 2010 1:45PM
HEY! I have cookie crumbs in my keyboard. And, the reason people complain about BEs is not because they are skinny (you act like their are fat, for their race, races) but because they are everywhere.
Heck, I do not mind music videos but how about we see some music videos with tauren, dwarves, or trolls? Variety is the spice of life and all that.
Also, I can only assume you play a bloodelf, and exclusively BEs.
Gracandrea Mar 18th 2010 1:59PM
LOL
This was GREAT
:)
Tokkar Mar 18th 2010 3:29PM
Well, the attacks from PurpleEpicz have now gotten out-of-hand. No more downranking, we'll just start reporting you instead.
JC_Icefox Mar 18th 2010 3:41PM
You know, going through the posts, I haven't the foggiest idea what you're trying to prove.
First you don't want Rise to Power videos, then you go all HURRR NERDRAGE SNARF SNARF SNARF and come back and say there are lots of videos to enjoy that feature non-Belf races. So, what exactly are you complaining about? Do you seriously want to go back to GiGi and friends dropping 'phat beats' every day?
Also, try to answer just one post without trying to act like you're angry at the world for picking you last in Kickball. People might actually take you seriously.
Khremloc Mar 18th 2010 3:46PM
Please don't steal our lunch money, PurpleEpicz.
Khremloc Mar 18th 2010 4:01PM
I'm afraid PurpleEpicz trail of abuse reaches further back than this.
"Seriously? Look super nerd, get off your high thrown of twinkie wrappers and take this for what it is. It is a machinima, a short story written/animated for comedy."
"As are you my nerdy friend. Cheers! =D"
Erunno Mar 18th 2010 5:12PM
"You should remember Erunno from his outstanding work with The White Drake, a movie that helped redefine visual storytelling in Wrath of the Lich King machinima."
What? Nooo... Seriously?
Now I have to finish the full movie, dammit.
Giordano Mar 18th 2010 9:14PM
Yarly!
5/5 on this movie though!
Khremloc Mar 18th 2010 5:14PM
Criticism is hardly abuse, especially when it doesn't degenerate into pathetic name calling. There's a difference between having an opinion and then being downright offensive.
.. And yet, here you are. Arguing with us. Hardly the sort of thing non-nerd types would do, right? Spending their time watching videos of a video game, eh? Hypocrisy shrouds the mirror.
godest Mar 18th 2010 6:17PM
only good about the video was the sound in the begining ( valves ) =) Kudos to Valve and halflife... oh yea right, and this movie was shit
ioncat Mar 18th 2010 7:11PM
You all just got trolled.
Khremloc Mar 18th 2010 7:15PM
Critics tend to focus their attention on a product, rather than the person who made the product. It tends to be strictly professional and personality doesn't play a part in it. That's why you sometimes get directors like Rob Schneider sending bouquets of flowers to Roger Ebert, despite negative criticism, professional and personal lives are seperate. However, you're here criticising people for who they are, and many more for who they aren't. You assume everyone here is a nerd, despite yourself. Are you that blind? Don't you realise what you're doing? It's also quote hilarious how you're willing to assume anyone who provides criticism is instantly a critic. Earned Acheivement: Ad Hominem Attacker indeed.