Reviews For Maxim Magazine

The only reason I continue to get this magazine is because it is dirt cheap. The articles are eerily similar month-to-month but still entertaining. Photography is great. I wish Maxim would take the "next step" and make a better all around magazine for the 21-35 year old group (politics, REASONABLE fashion - not the thousand dollar suits in GQ )

I had this magazine in college, and the only thing that's changed 6 years later is that it's thinner. I think they're reusing old material because some rings of memory strike at the oddest times. Still hot women, still dick and fart jokes, same old Maxim.

I looked through the magazine and it's not bad. But, I'm studying Spanish in school and thought I was getting the Spanish version so yeah I am dissapointed with the purchase. The magazine is geared towards men but I did find a few points of interest I liked and I am not a man. So for that I rate it 3 stars. I figure I didn't pay that much so I can live with it.

It is a fun magazine to glance through as you wait for your oil to get changed. In these tough economic times I am so glad we have a magazine that will bodly test and rate the dozens of expensive premium tequilla's that are out there. Honestly, I had no idea that there were so many different types of really expensive tequilla! This is not the forum for thoughtful commentary or intelligent discourse on vital issues of the day but the movie reviews were kind of funny. After reading it I actually felt stupider and older. I will enjoy the year but let the subscription lapse.

I used to get magazine before. So far the first issue seems to have a lot less content than before. We will see what comes in the future.

This was purchased for a man and he likes it very much so I assume it is a good thing.

Maxim is a monthly publication aimed at the younger male population, aged 16 to 30. This magazine offers a few amusing tidbits each month, like jokes and unusual ways to make things. There is an occasional fashion article, and some monthly articles on electronic gadgets and music. But the primary reason why people buy Maxim and the main reason it sells as well as it does is the women.

Maxim is not really an adult magazine, like Playboy or Penthouse. Its photographs do not expose so much that they should garner an X rating. But many of them come very close. From the picture on the cover (always a young woman, often with a seductive look in her eyes and much flesh exposed) to the photos in the middle, Maxim uses sex to sell. It isn't strictly a photo- op magazine for young women. There are interviews to accompany the visual effects. But the small talk is almost always geared toward sex- how to get it, how to keep getting it for a long time, how to improve your chances to get it, how to help friends get it, how to turn women on, etc.

The photos in Maxim are enticing, and I don't think any red- blooded American male would deny this fact. But what hurts Maxim a little bit and what keeps it from gaining as much respect as it could have is the monthly dose of stupidity that comes with each issue. Much of what you find in the "How to" section, for example, is idiotic and I cannot imagine anyone taking it seriously. The "Bar Exam" feature is also bordering on stupidity, with a set of trivia questions each month about some type of useless information.

Overall, I think Maxim is at least an average magazine, in spite of its flaws. Yes, many of the articles are brainless and the humor is the type that would amuse a 12- year old. But the main reason people buy and read (or should I say look) at Maxim is the photographs of the women. With so much flesh exposed, without going to far, Maxim is a publication with a purely visual bend. You won't find much intelligence here, but you will find plenty of photos of scantily clad women, tempting your hormones with their youthful good looks and uninhibited personalities.

I have been getting Maxim since about the 6 issue.
Yes it has Woman in it but it's just not about woman. It has gadgets and the clothes that I wish that I could buy.
But they have indepth articles that you don't find in other magazine's. and yes they do change editor's a lot, but the hart of the Magazine stays the same.

Maxim is the latest, hottest magazine for men between the ages of 18-25. I must admit that if I were a man, I could not be turned away from a magazine blaring the latest hot babe, wearing practically nothing, tweaked into a scathingly provocative pose, spread across its slick, shiny cover. (Jennifer Love Hewitt in the ad pic) Unfortunately, I'm not a man, yet this is my regular reading material in my very own restroom. I happen to be married to an avid "reader" of Maxim.

I know that my husband really enjoys the feature articles, many of them dealing with daring sports adventures, muscle cars, humorous photo captions, jokes, or other disgustingly male things such as reptiles. I don't mind the monthly feature article written from a woman's point of view. In fact, I find that it often pokes fun at the readers of the magazine and I often wonder if they realize that...or if they even read it. I also don't mind the occasional pointer for the bedroom that they divulge.

In one issue, a reader wrote in asking why they show so many nearly naked women, yet they find it necessary to keep crotch shots and nipples under cover. My instant reply to this was, "DUH! It's so that married men are allowed to read it to!" I mean, other than this minor point of discretion, Maxim might as well be Playboy.

Where are the parallels? Playboy is known for its poignant interviews with stars and politicians, informative articles, sex advice, and its bare-all photos of young, flawless, saline-filled women. Maxim has articles that entertain my husband and sometimes myself, they occasionally give some good sex advice, and nearly every other page features at least one bare-most photo of a young, flawless, saline filled woman.

I feel that my main objection to Maxim is the fact that it is mainly directed towards single men. There are articles revealing dating tips, how to pick up a woman, etc. and most of the sex advice articles put emphasis on flings or one night stands. Although I know my husband has made up his mind as to whom he's going to spend the rest of his life with, it bothers me that an article like that would interest him. Of course, I don't stand over his shoulder and supervise what articles he's reading, I just wish there were more articles geared towards married men.

Another thing that bothers me about this magazine is the age of the women featured. These girls are fresh out high school. One photo layout that I found particularly shocking was with Lacey Chabert, Claudia from "Party of Five". I still think of her as a little girl, and here she is, laying most of it out for men to look at.

I have to admit that this is as far as my limits go with what I feel is "OK" in my house. I am not too fond of my son viewing this magazine, nor do I allow it in my high school classroom where it ended up quite disappointingly often. My husband is a grown man,and although he is male and I know he sure doesn't mind those pictures being there, he is free to read most anything he wants to.



Recommended:
No

I'm a 25 year old heterosexual guy who really enjoys looking at attractive women and reading about expensive toys. I could be the poster boy for Maxim! Even so, I don't think it's worth reading, and it's hardly worth flipping through in the Dentist's office (stick with Highlights, just don't use a pen on the picture-find!).

You have to be young Maxim is filled with pictures of young, attractive women, famous people, and products for the young and hip. It takes the direction that all its readers are young men who don't think with the anything above the belt.

I'll be perfectly honest, I find most of the women pictured in Maxim very attractive, I don't mind learning about famous people, and some of the products they discuss are really cool. On the other hand, Maxim does a pretty weak job of covering all three fronts. Maxim is great, if you're 13. If you're an adult, you should look elsewhere.

Boobs: If you're an adult, and you want to look at sexy women, go pick up a Playboy. You'll get to see what you were looking for, and the writing is much better. What they say about the articles really IS true...once you get around to them. Maxim is like USA Up All Night in respect to its women. If you've ever been a teenage boy, you know just what I'm talking about. It pretends to be about showing you attractive women, but it's all tease.

Bands: Maxim fills a lot of space with stories about celebrities. Again, it falls short of many other magazines that specialize in covering famous movie stars, musicians, and athletes. If you want film stars, pick up "Movieline." If you're interested in music, go for "Rolling Stone." For athletes, "Sports Illustrated" beats Maxim hands down. By trying to jump from one hot star to the next, Maxim can't get in-depth into any area.

Booze: Trying to appeal to young men, Maxim has lots of articles about alcohol, expensive clothes, neat high-tech toys, and other products that guys like. Just like the other topics, you only get a shallow overview of any of the goods. Besides, they're more interested in telling you about the newest, most trendy things on the market. You're not going to find good buying tips here, unless your only interest is to spend the most money possible and have the newest, but not necessarily the best or most useful toys.

Overview: Maxim is all flash, very little substance. You'll be much better off looking for other magazines that specialize in your interests. If you're a teenager trying looking for training-wheels into the world of GQ and Penthouse, this might be the place to start, but if you're a guy looking for guy things, skip Maxim, you won't be satisfied.


Recommended:
No