"The Maxx" (1995) TV series

Directors:

Yeol Jung Chang
Eugene Salandra

Writers:

David Feiss (character: "The Crappon")
Sam Kieth (comic book)

Seasons:

1

Genre:

Action | Animation | Horror | Sci-Fi | Thriller

Plot:

Maxx is a purple-clad superhero living in a cardboard box. His only friend is Julie Winters, a freelance social worker...

Plot Keywords:

Superhero | Social Worker | Friend | Sergeant | Monster

Awards:

2 nominations

Cast

Michael Haley	...	The Maxx (1 episode, 1995)
Glynnis Talken	...	Glorie / ... (1 episode, 1995)
Amy Danles	...	Sarah (1 episode, 1995)
Tony Fucile	...	Cop / ... (1 episode, 1995)
Patty Wynne-Hughs	...	Sara's Mom (1 episode, 1995)
Scott Curtis	...	Additional Voices (1 episode, 1995)
Molly McLucas	...	Additional Voices (1 episode, 1995)
David Thomas	...	Additional Voices (1 episode, 1995)
David Patrick Valera	...	Tommy (1 episode, 1995)
Chris Vanzo	...	Additional Voices (1 episode, 1995)
Barry Stigler	...	Mr. Gone (1 episode, 1995)

Also Known As:

MTV Oddities Presents The Maxx
MTV's The Maxx
Sam Kieth's The Maxx

Runtime:

UK:23 min

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1

Certification:

Canada:14+ (TV rating) | Canada:PG (One episode)

Company:

MTV Animation

Trivia:

The comic book series was adapted into an animated series as part of the MTV program Oddities. It covered Darker Image #1, The Maxx #1/2, and issues #1-11 of the regular series, depicting the introduction of Julie, the original Maxx, Mr. Gone, and, later, Sarah. The series included few of the revelations of the characters' origins, however, and did not describe the interconnections between them. The series made wide use of scanned artwork and CGI.

Quotes:

Mr. Gone: Most of us inhabit at least two worlds, the real world, where we are at the mercy of circumstance, and the world within, the unconscious, a safe place we where can escape . The maxx shifts between these worlds against his will. Here, homeless, he lives in a box in an ally...

Movie Connections:

Referenced in Homestarrunner.com: Everything Else, Volume 3 (2007) (V)

The most intelligent animation ever

The Maxx is the most intelligently written story every to hit the genre of animation. The story -- a psychological thriller -- is complimented with a haunting, other-worldly style of animation. It's a shame that this movie hasn't had a chance to collect a larger audience. Perhaps if MTV replayed it's "Oddities" series instead of endless repeats of "Real Life", there might be more postings for this series. I think I got the last copy that Amazon had to sell. Hopefully, someday, the movie will make it back to the airways. Don't miss it if you ever get a chance.