Smodimations Volume 2: Sub-Standard Kevin Smith Cartoons is an anthology of animated shorts created by Kevin Smith and his team at SmodCo Animation. The collection features a variety of crude, irreverent and often hysterical cartoons that parody pop culture and mock the world around us. The collection stars Kevin Smith and Jason Mewes as themselves, as well as a host of other characters that will be familiar to fans of the duo's work. Throughout the course of the movie, we are treated to a series of short vignettes that feature the likes of Jay and Silent Bob, Captain America, Batman, and even Jesus.
The quality of the animation in Smodimations Volume 2 can only be described as "sub-standard", but that is part of the charm. The crude and simplistic style of animation is deliberate, adding to the off-beat nature of the humor. The animation style is reminiscent of classic Hanna-Barbera cartoons, with characters that are often static, and simplistic backgrounds.
Some of the more memorable shorts in the collection include "Batman's Shameful Secret", which depicts the Dark Knight as a closeted homosexual, and "Zombies Vs. Jesus", which sees Jesus battle the undead in a post-apocalyptic world. "The ABCs of SNL" is another standout short, which features an hilarious, letter-by-letter guide to the comedy institution.
There are also a few shorts that will be of particular interest to fans of Kevin Smith's other movies. "Reboot It" is a tongue-in-cheek take on Hollywood's obsession with rebooting old franchises. "Dante and Randal and Jay and Silent Bob and a Hooker", is a great example of the edgy, politically incorrect humor that made Clerks such a cult classic.
In addition to the shorts themselves, Smodimations Volume 2 also features a series of behind-the-scenes interviews with the creative team behind the cartoons. These segments give us a glimpse into the making of the movies, as well as providing some insight into the inspiration behind the humor.
Overall, Smodimations Volume 2: Sub-Standard Kevin Smith Cartoons is a hilarious collection of animated shorts that will appeal to fans of Kevin Smith's work, as well as anyone who enjoys irreverent humor and satirical takes on pop culture. The animation may be crude, but the humor is anything but. It's a must-see for anyone looking for a good laugh.
Smodimations Volume 2: Sub-Standard Kevin Smith Cartoons is a 2013 animated movie with a runtime of 27 minutes.
