Space Janitors: Episode One

[dragonsshunter]

Ill keep watching, i love looking for all the little easter eggs. my favourite so far was the Reboot logo on their arms.

 

[Lemmibl]

This was pretty funny. Looking forward to more.

 

[Keltrick]

Fine

The effects are bad. I didn't want to say it, because it's obvious that they put effort into it, but they ended up with effects that obviously aren't real but are just good enough as to not get a pass by me.

The acting was stale

It wasn't funny, I didn't so much as smile. For instance, they could have had the Camera follow the Rebels for a moment longer to further underline how boring they are, that could have been funny. Seriously, if the joke is that they are so insignificant, then have the rebels practically become front and center the moment they enter, have them talk, have the janitors in the background talking to each other or generally being annoyed by the rebels, something like that. I get that Janitors are insignificant, simply pointing that out doesn't make it funny.

It didn't make much sense. So we have this go getter, who is just looking for a opportunity, yet when said opportunity presents itself he just stands there...yeah.

And the first shot also kind of annoyed me, it's obviously supposed to mirror Star Wars, the problem is that for the spray bottle to be in that perspective he would have to be holding it in a way that is anything but practical. Why would he do that if not to get that precise shot? It's as if they broke the fourth wall unintentionally.

You wanted me to be Nitpicky and go into detail, so there you have it.

I personally didn't think it sucked (wasn't enamored by it, but didn't think it sucked) but HERE are some good ideas.

Now that you point it out, the focus following the rebels for a bit longer down the corridor, getting the pace up and then suddenly breaking from the action back to the two janitors, back to just cleaning. That would have been priceless. A real missed opportunity for a sharp comedic contrast.

 

[Aiberg]

N T S : Not Too Shabby

 

[Odbarc]

Better than I expected.
More Star Wars Janitors than Space Quest (Roger Wilco) for my tastes. We'll see episode 2 and such.

 

[Your once and future Fanboy]

you need to work on the audio for the next episode.
the background noise and sound effects almost drowned out the dialogue.

 

[12th_milkshake]

little shaky but i like the concept. Plus rebel girl was pretty hot

 

[Adam Jensen_v1legacy]

That was pretty fun. I'm looking forward to some more.

Say, what happened to "Doraleus and Associates"? I used to lurk these boards and watch that show then suddenly it was gone.

 

[magter3001]

"The year is 2411"

Great, so for another 400 years we as humans cannot come up with better ideas other than Star Wars

 

[careful]

i think this is a pretty good original idea. there is room for some perfect comedic context. i just hope this show doesnt devolve into slapstick. ooohh please dont start doing slapstick, it will ruin this perfect set-up. keep it somewhat mature, introspective, and no slapstick! ill follow this series

 

[Icetailgreg]

*WARNING: RANT BELOW*
Really, i didn't like it. In fact, my dislike of the series came before the episode even was released. When I head the word "Space Janitors", I immediately thought "This is gonna be really boring and predictable.". I was right. When I saw the opening shot, My Yahtzee sense immediately told me "This is gonna be a parody of the Star Wars opening shot from episode 4.". And lo, it was. Saw the guys with obviously painted white halo helmets and thought "These guys are stormtrooper parodies.". And lo, it was. When the skinny janitor acknowledged the fact that the rebels didn't shoot at them, or notice they were there, I wanted to scream "I'd shot you, you technophile!". God-Emprah almighty, this is just "The Suite Life IN SPAAACE!", except they took out the funny characters, like the cop that ate a lot, or the messy guy. Maybe I'm being too hard on this show, but you cant deny that it could use some work.

 

[careful]

That was pretty fun. I'm looking forward to some more.

Say, what happened to "Doraleus and Associates"? I used to lurk these boards and watch that show then suddenly it was gone.

yeah what the hell? that series was hilarious. im assuming they just moved onto another project. they might have mentioned that in one of their last videos? i duno remember but im not going back to check anyways

 

[careful]

Space Janitors: Episode 1

Mike Chet and Darby Richards ponder their roles as janitors aboard a space station while under rebel attack. Stay tuned for the rest of the eight episode season to roll out starting in April.

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Love it!

Well paced, and doesn't have all the, "Get it? Huh, get it?!" moments that too many shows out there have. Humor that is understated but absolutely essential, kind of like your protagonists.

agreed. doubley agreed. why do ppl do the "get it? get it?" line. it doesnt make anything ever any more funny, it just devaules the joke to explain it, or point out that it was in fact a joke.

 

[careful]

As suspected, it pretty much sucked.

this is a realization of the 1st law of publishing on the internets: regardless of what you publish. whatever the subject matter, intent, implementation, budget, originality, political alignment, sexual orientation or karma level, there is a probability of 1 that some user will sooner than later proclaim that your material is shit. even if your material is 5stars in every category and absolute tits genius in the most absolute sense possible, someone will say it sucks. even if for the novelity of being the first one to say they think its shit. since this hate is inevitable and predictable, it amounts to there being a role (the dissatisfied viewer) and a roleplayer (the actual user who eventual fulfills this role).

 

[Saulkar]

That was actually better than I expected, acting was a little weird at times, but I'd imagine it would get better as they put up new episodes.

So, I'm hooked now.

Does anyone else think that looked like the Reboot symbol on their arms?

Yeah it kinda did. I was half expecting one of them to tap it, not that I think anything special was going to happen, but just for giggles.

REBOOT!!!

On topic: The episode was pretty boring but I see the potential for it to spread and improve.
Compare this:
To This:

 

[careful]

*WARNING: RANT BELOW*
Really, i didn't like it. In fact, my dislike of the series came before the episode even was released. When I head the word "Space Janitors", I immediately thought "This is gonna be really boring and predictable.". I was right. When I saw the opening shot, My Yahtzee sense immediately told me "This is gonna be a parody of the Star Wars opening shot from episode 4.". And lo, it was. Saw the guys with obviously painted white halo helmets and thought "These guys are stormtrooper parodies.". And lo, it was. When the skinny janitor acknowledged the fact that the rebels didn't shoot at them, or notice they were there, I wanted to scream "I'd shot you, you technophile!". God-Emprah almighty, this is just "The Suite Life IN SPAAACE!", except they took out the funny characters, like the cop that ate a lot, or the messy guy. Maybe I'm being too hard on this show, but you cant deny that it could use some work.

okay your right some of the big aspects are not original at all. but, a pro to this con is at least this setting and context is familiar to the target audience. without introducting any novelty in the context or setting, i think its more closer to a parody than anything else, and the audience completely understands the environment and circumstances of the characters.

 

[Icetailgreg]

*WARNING: RANT BELOW*
Really, i didn't like it. In fact, my dislike of the series came before the episode even was released. When I head the word "Space Janitors", I immediately thought "This is gonna be really boring and predictable.". I was right. When I saw the opening shot, My Yahtzee sense immediately told me "This is gonna be a parody of the Star Wars opening shot from episode 4.". And lo, it was. Saw the guys with obviously painted white halo helmets and thought "These guys are stormtrooper parodies.". And lo, it was. When the skinny janitor acknowledged the fact that the rebels didn't shoot at them, or notice they were there, I wanted to scream "I'd shot you, you technophile!". God-Emprah almighty, this is just "The Suite Life IN SPAAACE!", except they took out the funny characters, like the cop that ate a lot, or the messy guy. Maybe I'm being too hard on this show, but you cant deny that it could use some work.

okay your right some of the big aspects are not original at all. but, a pro to this con is at least this setting and context is familiar to the target audience. without introducting any novelty in the context or setting, i think its more closer to a parody than anything else, and the audience completely understands the environment and circumstances of the characters.

Yeah, I see what you mean. It may be a parody, but I don't like it. Probably for the same reason I don't like the call of duty series.

 

[zerohour1974]

I'm going to add my two cents worth..

It's their first episode and the overall thing is rough. The Background shots and graphics are bad, but not completely awful. They need work. The guys and their acting is plausible but needs a hell of a lot of work. It has the elements to be a good series but at the moment it's not quite there yet.

As someone pointed out when the rebels came through they stood there like lemons. They hid behind their cart to shoot the troopers. More should have been made of that. Missed opportunity but it has some potential if they can be a bit more pro active.

Not writing it off just yet as it's one of the better pilots on here. Hopefully they can get the act together.

 

[Experiment-627]

Nice idea, the acting was bit dry though

 

[pierre61]

Good acting, really enjoyed it.