The Maxx has a very interesting short-winded and sporadic, and dark, sense of humor. It is a humor which I appreciate. But along with a dark sense of humor, the cartoon is a dark, brooding drama that I found to be rather depressing. And even more "confusing" that it is morbid. However, the "movie" was missing most of episode 8 of the MTV series, which I watched later and found to be a little enlightening. It makes me wonder if the whole thing would be less confusing if I had watched it in its original episodic form.
Or if I had just read the comic. I assume the comic is the best form. Afforded the luxury of a format which would allow for deeper explanation.
But then, there wouldn't be the sound. Most of the jokes were auditory; delivered by Michael Haley's dry, brooding voice.
The visual style is the most distinctive aspect of The Maxx. It comes in an impressive variety from simple cartooning to computer animation to detailed sketching. There are monsters all throughout which are unrealistic but put in a realistic(ish) world.
The style of the movie forces the viewer to pay attention. If you miss anything, you'll feel even more lost! I suppose that's a valuable technique, but it can be a little frustrating. This movie is not an inexpert abridgment such as The Hobbit movie or the Watership Down movie, but it still feels like an abridgment.
It is very philosophical, with a great variety. There are enough that it's difficult to really hint at many of them without just telling you to watch the damn thing. The mood it conveys is pretty integral to it's interpretation which you wont get without actually experiencing it. I'm not nearly so morbid. Usually.
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