Brian_E_Watters
First of all, I love the Aeon Flux movie. Second of all, I love anime and cartoons in general (although this cartoon is clearly American and is not an Anime).The Aeon Flux TV series has all the right elements for an adult cartoon: the characters look good and in general all the artwork looks very good, lots of shocking and bizarre images, and some very interesting stories.However, it just doesn't flow very well, and doesn't really make much sense. I hesitate to compare it to an anime, because it isn't. But anime is a little bit 'prettier', and I've never seen an anime that doesn't make sense. I think of the Aeon Flux TV series as a Disney series... on both steroids and cocaine. If nothing else, it is very creative.
grendelkhan
Like many people, I first discovered Aeon Flux in MTV's masterful Liquid Television, a compendium of cutting edge animation. The shorts stood out amongst a lofty crowd. the animation was slick, with visual influences from both Japanese anime and European sci-fi graphic novels. The plot was rather mysterious, but the whole was completely engaging.When the series came along, the intriguing nature of the shorts was expanded, although with some mixed results. We now had dialogue to help carry the story, and it was just as stylish as the visuals. Some stories were better than others, but all were at least interesting.The series was decidedly kinky, with fetish clothing and provocative behavior. It was definitely an adult cartoon, which was a welcome change. it's greatest weakness was also it's chief draw: style over substance. Given it's non-linear nature and obtuse story, the viewer was left to interpret the story for themselves. This made it challenging and interesting, but also occasionally off-putting. It could be somewhat repetitive, which is probably the chief reason it lasted only one season (aside from the cost). It stands as a monument to the end of MTV as a groundbreaking network, and is an obvious influence on cinematic work to follow, particularly the Matrix.The series is not for everyone, especially not children; but it is worth viewing for adults with an interest in animation, sci-fi, or challenging stories. The DVD makes it readily accessible and includes many fine features.
dmri_nz
The original animated series is definitely worth purchasing, regardless of how you feel about last years big-screen live action remake. Conceptually, this is the most complex show you'll ever see, it is beautifully drawn and offers insights and critiques into the human condition... And despite all this, it's main character dresses like a dominatrix and kicks the crap out of people. Where's the bad here people? Sometimes the lines between spirituality, science-fiction, and sociology are a little confused at times, but the series creator Peter Chung should be utilized a lot more by Hollywood than he is. Also, he should be closely monitored because someone who can invent and execute a show like this can't be playing with a full deck. Just as well, these people seem to make the best entertainment.
dee.reid
Aeon Flux is one of the sexiest animated characters I've ever seen. "Aeon Flux" is one of the most bizarre, intense, reality-bending animated series I've ever seen. It aired as part of MTV's "Liquid Television" in 1995, and won over a devoted following. 10 years later and one feature-length film starring Charlize Theron later, "Aeon Flux" remains a milestone in animation.Created by visionary Peter Chung, its style is reminiscent of Anime', yet to a trained eye it isn't. It's distinctly American, and the animated series itself is unique because the star of the title died at the end of nearly every episode, with the next entry redrawing the lines of reality and continuity.Hundreds of years into the future, Trevor Goodchild is the charismatic dictator running a utopian society and is locked in a costly battle of wills with Aeon Flux, an amoral, sexy-as-hell mercenary who seeks to bring him down at all costs. Her motives are unknown, yet we get the sense she is the rebel hero though her amorality makes it truly unclear about why she has it in for Goodchild.I don't know what inspired Chung to give rise to this, but given if he creates more stuff like "Aeon Flux," you can bet I'm going to buy the next DVD set of whatever he envisions. "Aeon Flux" walks a fine line between intense sci-fi battles and borderline pornography, but I have to hand it that this is some really amazing stuff here.It's tripping the rift, "Aeon Flux," but the recent DVD made my jaw drop and its style is unmatched. This is "Aeon Flux."