MXC - Most Extreme Elimination Challenge Season One

Ignore the haters... this is a funny "show"... from a brutally competitive Japanese game show. The best part is that the creators of the dub made this when it was okay to be silly. It's not P.C. for sure, but darn funny. It's from an era we may never get back, thanks to easily offended snowflakes. But I should warn you...I have two copies of this title, one purchased early on and one purchased now. Both have trouble reading the 1st disc. The discs themselves are suffering from Laser Rot. (A term coined for the strata of Laserdiscs back in the day that deteriorated because they used organic compounds that broke down over the years.I imagine all the discs from the first set are suffering from the same rot. It happened more often in the early days of DVD, as they were experimenting with different compounds and chemical variants, unsure of the long-term effects of them. So, don't let them fool you. Some DVDs _do_ have a shelf life, unfortunately. And sadly, this gem of a show is one of them. I suspect whoever made the discs for Magnolia used some cheap-o chemicals and plastics. Just be aware that the 2nd disc might also suffer from the same problem. (And the 2-5 seasons are ticking time bombs...)

About 3 years ago, a relative attempted to describe to me a hilarious show that he had seen the night before on The New TNN (now Spike TV). His description went something like, "So there are ALL these Japanese guys doing crazy stunts and hurting themselves for 30 minutes straight. They fall off logs, get crushed by boulders, and slam into walls, and it's all hilariously dubbed into English!" Needless to say, I was sold, and made it a point to watch this "crazy" show ASAP.Fast forward to 2006, and MXC (Most Extreme Elimination Challenge) is as funny as ever. Obviously, the main appeal of the show is in the outrageous stunts that are performed by the contestants. The incredibly mean-spirited events provide for plenty of physical humor, and the clueless innocence of the contestants just makes it that much funnier.There's more to MXC than simply physical comedy. The over-the-top production is genuinely funny even without any English dubbing, with plenty of elaborate sets and costumes in every episode. Don't discount the dubbing, though. The writing is filled with hilarious double entendres and bizarre references that will make even the most jaded viewer crack a smile.MXC will appeal to viewers of most ages (many of the crude jokes will doubtless go over young childrens' heads, but I'd still recommend it to children over the age of 10), so the DVD will make a perfect present for anyone looking for a fix of quirky humor. The extras (including a full episode of the Japanese show) are excellent, as is the value. Enjoy, and spread the word!

Finally this great show comes out onto DVD. With the DVD you get the great games like LOG ROLLARS, BOLDER DASH, SURF BOARDS OF DEATH and my favorite SINKERS AND FLOTERS. With this you get 13 wonderful episodes full of knee crushing, neck breaking, and stomach smashing fun, all with the funny hosts Vic Romano and Kenny Blankenship.First of all I just want to clear the air with all the people arguing that the show was cut from 1 hour down to 20 minutes. These people don't understand that MXC is not the same as TAKESHI'S CASTLE. The creators of MXC is "taking" footage from TAKESHI'S CASTLE and putting a little twist to it. Some times they will take multipliable episodes from TAKESHI'S CASTLE and put them together to make 1 MXC episodes. In TAKESHI'S CASTLE the players are playing for themselves (and money) for MXC they have team (mostly two teams). TAKESHI'S CASTLE is not even translated for MXC, everything is made up.The thing I really liked about this DVD is that you get an original episode of TAKESHI'S CASTLE. Plus 3 commentaries on selected episodes and 25 of seasons 1 top PAINFULL ELIMINATION.This is a great show I have yet found a person that didn't like it. This is definitely a must get for fan or if you only seen one episode, just can't go wrong with this 2 Disc set.Just remember "DON'T GET ELIMINATED!"

It's quite unlikely that you're viewing this page if you haven't seen MXC before, but on the off-chance the show is new to you, let me break it down. There's a TV show in Japan called Takeshi's Castle, and it embodies most of the stereotypes we Americans have about "crazy Jappanese game shows." It would appear funny to us on its own. But for added crazy points, they dub in American commentators who turn each competition into a hilarious combination of intelligent, informed cultural satire, and childish jokes about things like sex and poo -- all while watching goofily-dressed Japanese people participate in painful, but slapstick competitions.It is here, in this delicate balance of high-brow wit and low-brow bawdiness, that we find what makes MXC so brilliant.While the first season of the show may not be up to par with later episodes, there are still loads of laughs to be had. There are also some pretty strange games featured here that don't seem to appear in any of the more recent episodes. As for bonus features, it's also a little fun to see an original episode of Takeshi's Castle.All in all, this is a great DVD set to own. It can entertain you. It can entertain roommates. It can entertain guests. It's practically a party available in DVD packaging.

Great show