Adult DVD Talk reviewers have reviewed 3 porn movies from Pacific Media.
Reviews of Pacific Media Movies (3)
House of Morecock, The review summaries:
dvdevious'
This was a VERY disappointing effort from someone as talented as Joe Phillips. Considering the potential of anime, "The House of Morecock" just falls way short of tolerable. The animation is minimal -- and not the "charming" minimal we've grown to love in anime generally, but a cheap-looking, amateurish minimal that detracts from any merit the artwork might otherwise have. Artistically, the boys are cute but their dicks are ridiculously big. The film has multiple framing stories--an annoying live-action couple who are watching the "Morecock Marathon", and an annoying Feirstein impersonator who sets up the stories. Each of the episodes is mericifully short, but that isn't really a positive merit. Each episode is structurally identical: Our Hero goes somewhere (to Scotland, to Sleep, to Mexico, to whatever) and meets one or more hot guys and they have oral sex and then fuck. Gets a bit monotonous when it's REAL people; when it's ink-on-acetate, it's deadly. I thought that "House of Morecock" would be fun and silly--a porn cartoon was too good to pass up. [read the full review]
review from 1/12/2003:
This was a VERY disappointing effort from someone as talented as Joe Phillips. Considering the potential of anime, "The House of Morecock" just falls way short of tolerable. The animation is minimal -- and not the "charming" minimal we've grown to love in anime generally, but a cheap-looking, amateurish minimal that detracts from any merit the artwork might otherwise have. Artistically, the boys are cute but their dicks are ridiculously big. The film has multiple framing stories--an annoying live-action couple who are watching the "Morecock Marathon", and an annoying Feirstein impersonator who sets up the stories. Each of the episodes is mericifully short, but that isn't really a positive merit. Each episode is structurally identical: Our Hero goes somewhere (to Scotland, to Sleep, to Mexico, to whatever) and meets one or more hot guys and they have oral sex and then fuck. Gets a bit monotonous when it's REAL people; when it's ink-on-acetate, it's deadly. I thought that "House of Morecock" would be fun and silly--a porn cartoon was too good to pass up. [read the full review]
nyorker's
I never thought I'd write a "porn review" but I feel compelled to warn people away from paying full price for this lukewarm effort. I think the idea of a gay anime / animated film is fun. Unfortunately, although the cartoon men in this film are attractively rendered, the animation is crude and the voices annoying. Considering animation's possibilities, the sex scenes really lack imagination. Worst of all, each scene is bookended with extremely dull narration from a Harvey Fierstein imitator. Can we say "padding?" And if that doesn't tempt you to put your boot through your video monitor, wait until the little gay cherub starts getting on your nerves. [read the full review]
review from 8/15/2002:
I never thought I'd write a "porn review" but I feel compelled to warn people away from paying full price for this lukewarm effort. I think the idea of a gay anime / animated film is fun. Unfortunately, although the cartoon men in this film are attractively rendered, the animation is crude and the voices annoying. Considering animation's possibilities, the sex scenes really lack imagination. Worst of all, each scene is bookended with extremely dull narration from a Harvey Fierstein imitator. Can we say "padding?" And if that doesn't tempt you to put your boot through your video monitor, wait until the little gay cherub starts getting on your nerves. [read the full review]
Netguy's
This refers to the VHS version which doesnt include some of the extras found on the dvd such as a behind the scenes commentary and a "live action" short. run time 60 minutes. Joe Phillips brings a whole new entertainment venue to the gay genre with "The House of Morecock" an animated feature starring the cute and adorable Jonas Morecock. Did I say cute and adorable? Yes I did, and he is, for an animated character anyway. And I thought Johnny Quest was cute! Anyway, enough of my cartoon fetishes! Let me get a couple of things out of the way first. It appears that at one time this was an online cartoon. I tried to do some research after viewing this because once it started it only took up a large, square portion of the screen and it appeared to me that it looked like it couldve been a web cartoon. Well, it appears that may be the truth as I did see a few listings for it but wasnt able to actually track it down so Im not really sure if it was pulled off for this release or what. [read the full review]
review from 12/1/2001:
This refers to the VHS version which doesnt include some of the extras found on the dvd such as a behind the scenes commentary and a "live action" short. run time 60 minutes. Joe Phillips brings a whole new entertainment venue to the gay genre with "The House of Morecock" an animated feature starring the cute and adorable Jonas Morecock. Did I say cute and adorable? Yes I did, and he is, for an animated character anyway. And I thought Johnny Quest was cute! Anyway, enough of my cartoon fetishes! Let me get a couple of things out of the way first. It appears that at one time this was an online cartoon. I tried to do some research after viewing this because once it started it only took up a large, square portion of the screen and it appeared to me that it looked like it couldve been a web cartoon. Well, it appears that may be the truth as I did see a few listings for it but wasnt able to actually track it down so Im not really sure if it was pulled off for this release or what. [read the full review]
Chain Reaction, The (Pacific Media) review summaries:
Netguy's
I was really, and I mean REALLY! , looking forward to this film and unfortunately I was a bit let down. Its the story of a young, cute, innocent guy (played by Johan) who seems to be struggling with his sexuality until he meets and is fascinated by a bartender in a local gay bar. It stars Johan along with 8 other hot Bel Ami models. The story begins with Johan walking the streets, checking out guys, and thinking about his desires. The video portion is high in quality but the dialogue of Johan thinking to himself was a bit hard to hear and seemed a little muffled. It then cuts to a beautifully shot scene of Johan taking a shower. The shot was lit in blue and to see the water pour over his slender body was nice. We next see Johan debating on whether to go into the bar or not and he finally does. He immediately is transfixed upon the bartender- Kristian Jensen-and fantasizes about him. Here we see quick flashes of Johan and Kristian in various staged poses of their nice slender bodies and uncut cocks. [read the full review]
review from 1/27/2001:
I was really, and I mean REALLY! , looking forward to this film and unfortunately I was a bit let down. Its the story of a young, cute, innocent guy (played by Johan) who seems to be struggling with his sexuality until he meets and is fascinated by a bartender in a local gay bar. It stars Johan along with 8 other hot Bel Ami models. The story begins with Johan walking the streets, checking out guys, and thinking about his desires. The video portion is high in quality but the dialogue of Johan thinking to himself was a bit hard to hear and seemed a little muffled. It then cuts to a beautifully shot scene of Johan taking a shower. The shot was lit in blue and to see the water pour over his slender body was nice. We next see Johan debating on whether to go into the bar or not and he finally does. He immediately is transfixed upon the bartender- Kristian Jensen-and fantasizes about him. Here we see quick flashes of Johan and Kristian in various staged poses of their nice slender bodies and uncut cocks. [read the full review]
Moments with Johan review summaries:
Netguy's
A Nice Homage To Johan-A Must Have For Collectors! What can I say?! Johan is one of the cutest Euro stars to date!!! I'd buy anything of his! 4 words...A -DOR- A -BLE!!! Johan Paulik is just one of the many cute, uncut European boys and this dvd is a "scrapbook" of him. The DVD quality is excellent and it includes scenes from previous releases such as: Boy Oh Boy, Chain Reaction, Boy Wonder...etc. Unfortunately this is softcore only--no shots of penetration or sucking, but it is erotic never the less! A lot of kissing, carressing and simulated sex of Johan and other European boys is present. When Johan looks into the camera you just want to melt! He knows how to work the camera with his boyish smile, senuous lips and his uncut cock. Theres also a brief interview with him, a few "outtakes" of him during some scenes, and some behind the scenes video of him on a photo shoot, him hanging out, or just waking up in the morning. [read the full review]
review from 1/27/2001:
A Nice Homage To Johan-A Must Have For Collectors! What can I say?! Johan is one of the cutest Euro stars to date!!! I'd buy anything of his! 4 words...A -DOR- A -BLE!!! Johan Paulik is just one of the many cute, uncut European boys and this dvd is a "scrapbook" of him. The DVD quality is excellent and it includes scenes from previous releases such as: Boy Oh Boy, Chain Reaction, Boy Wonder...etc. Unfortunately this is softcore only--no shots of penetration or sucking, but it is erotic never the less! A lot of kissing, carressing and simulated sex of Johan and other European boys is present. When Johan looks into the camera you just want to melt! He knows how to work the camera with his boyish smile, senuous lips and his uncut cock. Theres also a brief interview with him, a few "outtakes" of him during some scenes, and some behind the scenes video of him on a photo shoot, him hanging out, or just waking up in the morning. [read the full review]