Maximum Exposure (2000–2002) User Reviews

Looking for comic relief in someone's Misfortune

[The_Light_Triton · 9/10 · 22 July 2009]

I used to love tuning into maximum exposure on tuesday nights on KVOS TV 12. it defies shows like "The Worlds most amazing Videos" and "Real TV" not only because they're showing home footage (a craze that caught fire in the late 90s.) but they're adding comic relief from some surfer dude so that you're not feeling bad for the stupid guy who tried to jump a house with a BMX and a Truck. (yeah i've seen that how many times?)

So it basically plays out like any old "Caught on Tape" show does, only with different pieces of footage with some cool surfer dude describing them. Like when an 11 year old boy tries to grab a toy from a sewer hole and gets stuck, the announcer says "the Firemen better get him out, otherwise public services are just gonna pave over him on Monday."

Bottom line, i strongly urge you to check out footage on youtube because Max-X is one awesome show...please tell me why it doesn't air anymore?

Unique show

[silvervial · 10/10 · 25 November 2006]

My family and I always loved this show. It was far better than any other show of its ilk, primarily because the smartaleck announcer dude actually had amusing comments for the videos.

Most shows of this type are beyond lame, and the worst aspect of that lameness is the incredibly crappy, unfunny, and boring voice-over commentary.

Max X, on the other hand, was always top notch. Even when the show aired the same videos as other similar programs, the commentary (and inflection of the announcer dude) was *funny*, really funny.

I miss the show and I wish I could buy both seasons.

Beats all the other shows that are similar!

[ferrarifury930 · 10/10 · 8 August 2007]

I love this show, because unlike other shows that are like it, this stands out as being more on the very entertaining side. The best thing about is Cam, the "Smart-Aleck Announcer Dude". The show shows people doing stupid things, accidents happening, bad weather, and ULTIMATE PAIN. Each episode has a title name such as "That's Gotta Hurt", "The World's Most Dumbest Guys", "Born to Lose", etc. That's another thing good about it is that each episode is about one topic, crashes, pain, stupidity. Other shows like Real TV just show random videos about different topics. Another good thing is the music. Unlike other shows that play suspenseful dramatic music, Max X stands out with a huge variety, such as dance music, crazy ass music, and wild killer guitar music. That's what I love most about Max X is that some of the clips have wild, awesome guitar rock music playing in the background. The thing also about Cam, the narrator, is that when it comes to stupidity, he makes fun of them, instead of being serious, and he sometimes makes fun of other races from different countries. Like in one, "He says when it comes to stunts, Belguins are losers." But no need to get offended. But when it comes to death, or someone getting killed, which isn't shown often in this show, Cam takes it more serious, but still has that surfer voice of his. And also when whatever's happening in the video, they sometimes replace it with cartoon like sound effects. So the best thing that you can do when you see that Max X is on, grab a bag of chips, sit back, and relax. Cause Max X has got you now!!

Greatest Clipshow Ahead Of It's Time

[sactibs-25388 · 10/10 · 21 April 2019]

This show for me was great! It was a cringe worthy, sometimes you feel their pain, but most of all funny. I really miss this show and I can't find where to purchase it.

"Maximum Exposure," also known as "Max X" or "Maxed Out" in some regions, was a television series that aired from 2000 to 2002.

[alexpeychev · 10/10 · 24 March 2024]

"Maximum Exposure," also known as "Max X" or "Maxed Out" in some regions, was a television series that aired from 2000 to 2002. Produced by Nash Entertainment, the show was a compilation of real-life footage showcasing extreme and often dangerous situations captured on camera from around the world. With its tagline "It's real, it's raw, it's downright dangerous," "Maximum Exposure" aimed to provide viewers with a thrilling and sometimes shocking viewing experience.

The format of "Maximum Exposure" typically consisted of segments featuring a variety of jaw-dropping stunts, bizarre accidents, daring rescues, and bizarre occurrences caught on tape. From adrenaline-pumping sports mishaps to miraculous survival stories, each episode offered a fast-paced montage of high-octane footage accompanied by lively narration and energetic music.

One of the key appeals of "Maximum Exposure" was its ability to deliver non-stop action and excitement. The show catered to audiences seeking thrills and spectacle, with each segment offering a glimpse into the extreme and unpredictable nature of life. Viewers were drawn in by the sheer unpredictability of the footage, never knowing what incredible or harrowing moment they might witness next.

In addition to its entertainment value, "Maximum Exposure" also served as a testament to the power of the camera in capturing real-life drama and human resilience. The show often featured heroic acts of bravery and selflessness, as well as moments of sheer luck and survival against all odds. These segments provided a sense of awe and admiration for the resilience of the human spirit.

However, "Maximum Exposure" was not without its critics. Some argued that the show glorified dangerous behavior and trivialized serious accidents and tragedies for the sake of entertainment. Critics also raised concerns about the ethics of broadcasting footage of people in distress without their consent.

Despite the controversies, "Maximum Exposure" garnered a dedicated fanbase during its two-year run. Its fast-paced format, adrenaline-fueled footage, and larger-than-life narration made it a must-watch for viewers craving excitement and adventure.

In conclusion, "Maximum Exposure" was a thrilling and often controversial television series that offered viewers a front-row seat to some of the most extreme and heart-stopping moments captured on camera. While it may have courted controversy at times, the show's ability to deliver non-stop action and excitement ensured its lasting impact on audiences seeking a dose of adrenaline-fueled entertainment.

Cam Brainard: Annoying Toolbag

[argo-18 · 1/10 · 25 April 2009]

I whole-heartedly agree with the previous poster. Who in their right mind would think that this douche-bag should be a narrator. Can you believe this jack off, Cam Brainard, gets other work narrating sports documentaries??? Is the field of broadcasting that lacking in talent to where they just hire any A-hole that comes down the pike? The guys voice is the most annoying ridiculous thing i have ever heard!!! What series of events / idiot chain-of-command could possibly arrive at : "I vote yes, lets give this guy the job, i really like his voice". Cam Brainard, find another line of work. No one likes you or wants to hear your hideous, irritating, whiny, grating idiot voice.

Dude, this show rocks!

[MrBark · 20 August 2002]

Rarely in the course of human events can people view the tragedies that plague our fellow man and laugh our asses off at the same time. "Maximum Exposure" provides just that.

We have all seen those reality TV shows where the narrators describes the video (like we couldn't figure it out ourselves) and, in the cases of so-called comedy reality shows, the narrator makes really bad commentary in a futile attempt at a joke, such as "America's Funniest Home Videos." Max-X is not like those shows.

There is a narrator, in a sense. I view the narrator as a surfer dude who got a hold of some kick-ass videos and is now showing them to his best buds. Every week there is a theme, such as PainFest, Recipe for Disaster, and Wild in the Streets.

One specific example of a clip is this: A Greenpeace zodiac boat is trying to board a Russian ship that has been illegally clearing trees for lumber. One of the activists, a woman, manages to get on board. However, the Russian sailors throw her overboard. The surfer dude narrator states,

"Dude, you know there's something wrong when Russian sailors throw a perfectly good woman away!"

Max-X is the only reality show worth watching, period.

The announcer makes this show worth watching

[torgis-how · 30 June 2005]

I heartily disagree with anyone who says Cam Brainard (the surfer-dude announcer) completely ruins this show. In fact, his hilarious commentary is what makes this show unique and eminently watchable. His penchant for pointing out "sweet mullets" and freeze-frame "guess the outcome" trivia can and will make you laugh out loud. Most of the footage of the show is of idiots doing idiotic things, which makes it very hard to feel sorry for any of them, and they never ever show anyone getting seriously hurt or killed. In the rare situation where someone is a truly innocent victim, he assumes a serious persona. But for the rest of the idiots, it's open season.

This is the only "reality" TV show I watch, and it's edited for those who, like me, have short attention spans and don't like the shaky hand-held COPS footage, or the super-blurry and pseudo-serious "World's Wildest Police Videos." This show is, to use a term coined by Tom Wolfe, "Pornoviolence" in its finest form. Let's be honest: people watch these shows because they love to see bad stuff happen to other people. They love to see humans at their worst, doing stupid things, and paying the penalty for it. That's why you're watching. You want to be entertained. You want to laugh with your buddies, and talk about how you can't believe how dumb some of these people are. No harm in that, people, it's human nature! So why, then, do viewers get so offended by the humorous slant of the show? It's because in today's culture, it's not deemed acceptable to laugh at the misfortune of others. Some shows, like "World's Wildest," proclaim to be educational shows which show you what can go wrong and how to deal with it. Such proclamations are pretentious, self-effacing and obviously false; anyone can see that simply by watching the show. It's entertainment, pure and simple, and shouldn't masquerade as anything else.

So grab a beer, order a pizza, invite some buddies over, and laugh over episodes such as "Men Are Stupid" and "Earth: The World's Most Dangerous Planet." You'll get exactly what the titles promise: entertainment, with little or no educational value, but without the contrived "we're here to teach you something" façade.

I love this show.

Sweet mullet, dude!

The announcer on Max X rocks!

[garyinabox · 15 May 2005]

I disagree with the prior review about Cam ruining the show and being an idiot. True, he does say idiotic things which are not doubt planned to go along with idiotic events that people get filmed doing, and his commentary makes Max X one of the funniest shows around. While it may seem cruel for the announcer to poke fun at some of the mishaps suffered by the subjects of the films, most of the footage is of people doing things that is bound to get them into some difficult, if not harmful situations. Examples- the skateboarders who leap with their boards onto stairway railings and then crash and burn, the guy who leaped from a tree while tied to a rope (bungee jumping?), the guy who tried to jump an apartment building on his bicycle ala Evel Knievel. There are hundreds more images, but almost all of them are of people doing something foolish, and you quickly lose empathy for the subjects. Also, Cam does take a serious tone when dictated, for example, a South American hostage situation, and he does not disrespect true victims.

I stopped watching the show because of the announcer

[jpetrilla · 25 April 2006]

I watched a few episodes and thought it would be very interesting except I just could not watch it with the awful announcer they cast. His voice was like listening to a chicken being plucked, tortured, and then burned alive, and that's just his voice not what he was saying. The stuff he was saying was even worse, he would make the most offensive horrible comments about horrifying videos. Now he's on the Los Angeles Country radio station with the same awful voice, I just wish he would go away and wish that no one would ever hire him again for any voice overs or acting. Hey guy if you are reading this GET OUT OF THE BUSINESS WE DON'T WANT TO HEAR YOU.