Adult DVD Talk reviewers have reviewed 9 porn movies from California Star.
Reviews of California Star Movies (9)
(3.0 stars from 1 review)
Starring: Kim Bittner, Jennifer Brooks, June Baur
Studio: California Star
Release date: 10/1/2009
Trap, The (California Star) review summaries:
Flash's
Despite being a low-budget venture, The Trap works with what is available and is an entertaining bondage feature film. The plot is enjoyable and, while there are some major holes in the plot, the story doesn't feel forced like is too often the case with this genre of film. California Star has done a poor job with their release of The Trap with low-quality audio and video. [read the full review]
review from 12/15/2016:
Despite being a low-budget venture, The Trap works with what is available and is an entertaining bondage feature film. The plot is enjoyable and, while there are some major holes in the plot, the story doesn't feel forced like is too often the case with this genre of film. California Star has done a poor job with their release of The Trap with low-quality audio and video. [read the full review]
(0.5 stars from 1 review)
Starring: Keli Richards, Linnea Quigley, Chelsea Rane, Sandy Starr
Studio: California Star
Release date: 6/10/2008
Stalked! (California Star 1987 Release) review summaries:
Flash's
Stalked! is a low budget, shot on video, bondage movie that while it masquerades as a feature movie, it really isn't. No real effort went into this production from anyone involved. Even if you have been a fan of John Howard's other bondage features, Stalked! is likely to let you down. California Star Productions has done a poor job with this release that is essentially just an old VHS tape. [read the full review]
review from 10/8/2016:
Stalked! is a low budget, shot on video, bondage movie that while it masquerades as a feature movie, it really isn't. No real effort went into this production from anyone involved. Even if you have been a fan of John Howard's other bondage features, Stalked! is likely to let you down. California Star Productions has done a poor job with this release that is essentially just an old VHS tape. [read the full review]
(1.5 stars from 1 review)
Starring: Crystal Breeze, Sinnamon, Linnea Quigley, Geri Alcott, Monica Patton, R. Eric Huxley
Studio: California Star
Directed by: John Howard
Release date: 10/21/2007
Avenged! review summaries:
Flash's
Avenged is a plotted bondage feature movie from John Howard and California Star. The plot for Avenged is better than what is found in Howard's standard fare, however, the bulk of the bondage scenes in the movie fall short of his standard fare. As a result, I'm not sure how recommendable the movie is overall. The plot isn't good enough to watch just for that. California Star has done a poor job with their release of Avenged. [read the full review]
review from 11/5/2016:
Avenged is a plotted bondage feature movie from John Howard and California Star. The plot for Avenged is better than what is found in Howard's standard fare, however, the bulk of the bondage scenes in the movie fall short of his standard fare. As a result, I'm not sure how recommendable the movie is overall. The plot isn't good enough to watch just for that. California Star has done a poor job with their release of Avenged. [read the full review]
(1.5 stars from 1 review)
Starring: Kari Foxx, Linnea Quigley, Dale Nichols, E.R. Huxsley
Studio: California Star
Directed by: John Howard
Release date: 9/23/2007
Flash! (California Star) review summaries:
Flash's
Flash! is the standard feature bondage fare that John Howard churned out for California Star. The movie is ultra-thin as far as the plot and production values are concerned. The bondage scenes are your typical bondage scenes for the period. There is nothing remarkable present here. California Star has done a poor job with their release of Flash! [read the full review]
review from 11/5/2016:
Flash! is the standard feature bondage fare that John Howard churned out for California Star. The movie is ultra-thin as far as the plot and production values are concerned. The bondage scenes are your typical bondage scenes for the period. There is nothing remarkable present here. California Star has done a poor job with their release of Flash! [read the full review]
(1.0 stars from 1 review)
Starring: Kari Foxx, Linnea Quigley, R. Eric Huxley, Christina Cardan, Bruce Wayne, Hollis Edward
Studio: California Star
Directed by: John Howard
Release date: 9/23/2007
Scorpion review summaries:
Flash's
Scorpion is a disappointing bondage feature movie from California Star. Despite what sounds like an intriguing plot, the plot is quickly dismissed for the bondage scenes which will frustrate fans of feature adult movies. The bondage scenes present here are standard fare for the period. Add into the mix the low production values and cheap nature of the movie and you have Scorpion. California Star has done a poor job with their release of Scorpion with a subpar audio and video presentation. [read the full review]
review from 11/5/2016:
Scorpion is a disappointing bondage feature movie from California Star. Despite what sounds like an intriguing plot, the plot is quickly dismissed for the bondage scenes which will frustrate fans of feature adult movies. The bondage scenes present here are standard fare for the period. Add into the mix the low production values and cheap nature of the movie and you have Scorpion. California Star has done a poor job with their release of Scorpion with a subpar audio and video presentation. [read the full review]
(2.0 stars from 1 review)
Starring: Vanessa Del Rio, Nicole Scent, Chris Edwards, Michale Van Scott, Donna Lamancha
Studio: California Star
Directed by: Barbara Behr
Release date: 8/3/2007
Top Secret (California Star) review summaries:
Flash's
Top Secret falls into many of the pratfalls that plagued adult films. The film suffers from a thin plot that never entirely makes any sense. The film also capitalizes on its main actress for the bondage scenes completely ignoring the other female actresses in the film which will likely disappoint viewers. Vanessa del Rio does bring heat to her scenes elevating the heat higher than they deserve. California Star has done a poor job with their release utilizing a video master instead of a film master for Top Secret. [read the full review]
review from 11/12/2016:
Top Secret falls into many of the pratfalls that plagued adult films. The film suffers from a thin plot that never entirely makes any sense. The film also capitalizes on its main actress for the bondage scenes completely ignoring the other female actresses in the film which will likely disappoint viewers. Vanessa del Rio does bring heat to her scenes elevating the heat higher than they deserve. California Star has done a poor job with their release utilizing a video master instead of a film master for Top Secret. [read the full review]
English Punishment Series 37 review summaries:
astroknight's
The Little Details Running Time: 58 min. Production Date: 1 / 24 / 2004, 3 / 3, 23 / 2004, 5 / 4, 5 / 2004, 6 / 28 / 2004 Director: None credited Cast: None credited The Short Story Initial Expectations: The only compilation Ive seen from California Star, Tied & Tickled Classics 25, didnt impress me. I cant get too excited about this one. Initial Reaction: Theres a few good moments, but its a pretty hacked up and hacked up compilation. Who Should Watch It : Anybody curious about California Stars english spanking style Who Should Avoid It: Anybody wanting full scenes The Technical Stuff Audio /Video Quality: The technical aspects leave plenty to be desired. The audio often has a hiss in the background, and the level varies slightly throughout the movie. Theres also a few minor background noises. The video is much the same. Its nicely lit, but theres a fair amount of grain, some fast camera motion, and even a little soft focus blurring. Music: Theres a little music at the start of each scene. [read the full review]
review from 1/13/2006:
The Little Details Running Time: 58 min. Production Date: 1 / 24 / 2004, 3 / 3, 23 / 2004, 5 / 4, 5 / 2004, 6 / 28 / 2004 Director: None credited Cast: None credited The Short Story Initial Expectations: The only compilation Ive seen from California Star, Tied & Tickled Classics 25, didnt impress me. I cant get too excited about this one. Initial Reaction: Theres a few good moments, but its a pretty hacked up and hacked up compilation. Who Should Watch It : Anybody curious about California Stars english spanking style Who Should Avoid It: Anybody wanting full scenes The Technical Stuff Audio /Video Quality: The technical aspects leave plenty to be desired. The audio often has a hiss in the background, and the level varies slightly throughout the movie. Theres also a few minor background noises. The video is much the same. Its nicely lit, but theres a fair amount of grain, some fast camera motion, and even a little soft focus blurring. Music: Theres a little music at the start of each scene. [read the full review]
(2.5 stars from 1 review)
Starring: Jacklyn Lick, Coral Sands, Alex, Francesca Le, Cleo, Kat, Benny
Studio: California Star
Release date: 1/3/2006
Tied & Tickled Classics 25 review summaries:
astroknight's
The Little Details Running Time: 59 min. Production Date: Individual Segments: 6 / 5 / 2003, 5 / 21 / 2003, 7 / 17 / 2003, 7 / 31 / 2003; Compilation: 9 / 10 / 2003 Director: None credited Cast: Jacklyn Lick, Alex, Benny, Cleo, Kat, Francesca Le, Coral Sands, and many others The Short Story Initial Expectations: I havent heard much about California Star, so Im going into this one with open expectations. Initial Reaction: Theres some great action here, but its hacked up badly enough that it isnt close to as good as it might have been. Who Should Watch It : Tickling fans Who Should Avoid It: Anybody wanting sex The Technical Stuff Audio /Video Quality: The technical aspects are pretty good for a fetish release. The audio is fairly clear and decently balanced, but I didnt notice any background noises. Unfortunately, it doesnt always synch with the video too well. The video is slightly on the dark side and has some noticeable grain. [read the full review]
review from 1/3/2006:
The Little Details Running Time: 59 min. Production Date: Individual Segments: 6 / 5 / 2003, 5 / 21 / 2003, 7 / 17 / 2003, 7 / 31 / 2003; Compilation: 9 / 10 / 2003 Director: None credited Cast: Jacklyn Lick, Alex, Benny, Cleo, Kat, Francesca Le, Coral Sands, and many others The Short Story Initial Expectations: I havent heard much about California Star, so Im going into this one with open expectations. Initial Reaction: Theres some great action here, but its hacked up badly enough that it isnt close to as good as it might have been. Who Should Watch It : Tickling fans Who Should Avoid It: Anybody wanting sex The Technical Stuff Audio /Video Quality: The technical aspects are pretty good for a fetish release. The audio is fairly clear and decently balanced, but I didnt notice any background noises. Unfortunately, it doesnt always synch with the video too well. The video is slightly on the dark side and has some noticeable grain. [read the full review]
Final Selections review summaries:
astroknight's
The Little Details Running Time: 57 min. (cover states approx. 60 min.) Production Date: 9 / 30 / 2002 Director: None credited Cast: Charlotte, Mandy, Annabelle, Pete, and Diane The Short Story Initial Expectations: I havent heard anything about California Star, so Im going in with open expectations. Initial Reaction: The scenes are a little similar to each other, but theres some nice enjoyment that helps them work nicely. Who Should Watch It : Spanking fans Who Should Avoid It: Anybody who wants a bit of variety with their spanking or sex The Technical Stuff Audio /Video Quality: Bondage and fetish features are well known for having technical aspects that lack a bit, and this ones no different. The audio is okay, and while it is pretty good, it isnt completely clear and has a slightly muddied feel. The video also leaves a bit to be desired. Theres a noticeable amount of pixelation and the lighting is a big high so that sometimes it bleaches out colors. [read the full review]
review from 12/26/2004:
The Little Details Running Time: 57 min. (cover states approx. 60 min.) Production Date: 9 / 30 / 2002 Director: None credited Cast: Charlotte, Mandy, Annabelle, Pete, and Diane The Short Story Initial Expectations: I havent heard anything about California Star, so Im going in with open expectations. Initial Reaction: The scenes are a little similar to each other, but theres some nice enjoyment that helps them work nicely. Who Should Watch It : Spanking fans Who Should Avoid It: Anybody who wants a bit of variety with their spanking or sex The Technical Stuff Audio /Video Quality: Bondage and fetish features are well known for having technical aspects that lack a bit, and this ones no different. The audio is okay, and while it is pretty good, it isnt completely clear and has a slightly muddied feel. The video also leaves a bit to be desired. Theres a noticeable amount of pixelation and the lighting is a big high so that sometimes it bleaches out colors. [read the full review]
