Reviews of April Movies with Trailers by Michael Raven (4)
(4.5 stars from 1 review)
Starring: Steven St. Croix, Alex Sanders, Julia Ann, Randy Spears, Olivia del Rio, T.J. Hart, Mr. Marcus, April, Eric Masterson, Cheyne Collins, Lee Stone, Maya Divine, Devan Sapphire, Tanya Danielle, Summer Storm, Monica Mayhem, Kristal Summers, Phoenix Ray, Sondra Hall, Leanna Kova
Studio: Sin City
Directed by: Michael Raven
Release date: 3/12/2003
Previews: Previews
Paradise Lost (Sin City) review summaries:
astroknight's
Running Time: 94 min. Production Date: 9 / 15 / 2002 Director: Michael Raven Cast: Julia Ann, Mr. Marcus, Tanya Danielle, April, Olivia Del Rio, Wendy Divine, Phoenix Ray, Monica Mayhem, Jana Cova, Kristal Summers, Steven St. Croix, Randy Spears, Alex Sanders, Cheyne Collins, Eric Masterson, and Lee Stone in sexual roles and Summer Storm, T. J. Hart, George Kaplan, Steve Chase, Johnny Cockring, and Devan Sapphire in non-sex roles Initial Expectations: Ive been excited about this one ever since Michael Raven told me about it roughly a year ago. Initial Reaction: The DVDs authoring is schizophrenic, but the movie itself is amazing. Who Should Watch It : Anybody who likes artistic porn Who Should Avoid It: Raincoaters and anybody who wants their porn straightforward Audio /Video Quality: The audio is extremely clear and well balanced. I didnt notice a single sound in the movie that seemed like it should have been changed in any way. The video is presented in non-anamorphic widescreen. [read the full review]
review from 3/11/2003:
Running Time: 94 min. Production Date: 9 / 15 / 2002 Director: Michael Raven Cast: Julia Ann, Mr. Marcus, Tanya Danielle, April, Olivia Del Rio, Wendy Divine, Phoenix Ray, Monica Mayhem, Jana Cova, Kristal Summers, Steven St. Croix, Randy Spears, Alex Sanders, Cheyne Collins, Eric Masterson, and Lee Stone in sexual roles and Summer Storm, T. J. Hart, George Kaplan, Steve Chase, Johnny Cockring, and Devan Sapphire in non-sex roles Initial Expectations: Ive been excited about this one ever since Michael Raven told me about it roughly a year ago. Initial Reaction: The DVDs authoring is schizophrenic, but the movie itself is amazing. Who Should Watch It : Anybody who likes artistic porn Who Should Avoid It: Raincoaters and anybody who wants their porn straightforward Audio /Video Quality: The audio is extremely clear and well balanced. I didnt notice a single sound in the movie that seemed like it should have been changed in any way. The video is presented in non-anamorphic widescreen. [read the full review]
Riptide (Sin City) review summaries:
andyblake's
This Michael Raven-helmed film is a porn version of "Point Break" which starred Patrick Swayze as the leader of a gang of outlaw surfers, and Keanu Reeves, as the FBI agent assigned to bring him to justice. Although the premise is promising, the execution is execrable. Nobody in this thing can surf, and nobody can act, either. The only decent surf footage is on the menu. They didn't even go out to places in Orange County or Malibu, where people actually surf, and get some shots of people actually surfing. Instead, they shot the surf scenes in the bay, where the two foot waves break on the sand. Incredibly lame!! This is why people hate porn with plot. A good surfing porno is still waiting to be made, because this wasn't it. The sex scenes are just so-so, with the exception of one three-way with April, Randy Spears, and Pat Myne, which is pretty hot. There ain't nobody in the porn version as sexy as Lori Petty was in the mainstream original. The technical aspects are terrific, with excellent cinematography. [read the full review]
review from 3/20/2005:
This Michael Raven-helmed film is a porn version of "Point Break" which starred Patrick Swayze as the leader of a gang of outlaw surfers, and Keanu Reeves, as the FBI agent assigned to bring him to justice. Although the premise is promising, the execution is execrable. Nobody in this thing can surf, and nobody can act, either. The only decent surf footage is on the menu. They didn't even go out to places in Orange County or Malibu, where people actually surf, and get some shots of people actually surfing. Instead, they shot the surf scenes in the bay, where the two foot waves break on the sand. Incredibly lame!! This is why people hate porn with plot. A good surfing porno is still waiting to be made, because this wasn't it. The sex scenes are just so-so, with the exception of one three-way with April, Randy Spears, and Pat Myne, which is pretty hot. There ain't nobody in the porn version as sexy as Lori Petty was in the mainstream original. The technical aspects are terrific, with excellent cinematography. [read the full review]
(4.0 stars from 1 review)
Starring: Asia Carrera, Steven St. Croix, Mickey Ray, Evan Stone [I] (straight), Jade, April, George Kaplan, Monique, Tony Martino, Dale Dabone, Dillion Day, Dic Tracy, Reo D'Genero, Jassie, Two-Kae, Monique Alexander, Jason Silver
Studio: Sin City
Directed by: Michael Raven
Release date: 2/11/2002
Previews: Previews
Flash (Sin City) review summaries:
astroknight's
Running Time: 89 min. Production Date: 11 / 15 / 2001 Director: Michael Raven Cast: Asia Carrera, April, Jassie. Monique, Jade, Flick Shagwell, Dale DaBone, Evan Stone, Steven St. Croix, Dillion Day, and Chuck Martino in sexual roles and George Fozzi Kaplan, Erin Sky, Dic Tracy, Johnny Cockring, Mickey Ray, Sammy Slater, Mr. A, Rio DGenero, and Buck Satan in non-sex roles Initial Expectations: In my opinion, Michael Raven is one of the best adult film makers out there today. After watching features like Watchers, Beast, Adrenaline, and one of my all time favorites, Underworld, I cant help but go in with extremely high expectations. Initial Reaction: Its a little softer than some of Ravens other features, but still very well done. [read the full review]
review from 4/14/2002:
Running Time: 89 min. Production Date: 11 / 15 / 2001 Director: Michael Raven Cast: Asia Carrera, April, Jassie. Monique, Jade, Flick Shagwell, Dale DaBone, Evan Stone, Steven St. Croix, Dillion Day, and Chuck Martino in sexual roles and George Fozzi Kaplan, Erin Sky, Dic Tracy, Johnny Cockring, Mickey Ray, Sammy Slater, Mr. A, Rio DGenero, and Buck Satan in non-sex roles Initial Expectations: In my opinion, Michael Raven is one of the best adult film makers out there today. After watching features like Watchers, Beast, Adrenaline, and one of my all time favorites, Underworld, I cant help but go in with extremely high expectations. Initial Reaction: Its a little softer than some of Ravens other features, but still very well done. [read the full review]
Blondes (Sin City) review summaries:
lindi's
This is my second review. I think I may be qualified, as I have now mastered the art of removing a dvd from the hub in the case. My husband will be watching this movie with me. Synopsis This movie has one really good scene (the third), and another worth watching (the first). Scene 1 The scene opens in a graffiti-filled alley, with April flashing her titties and ass, and mugging the camera. Fast-flash editing and softcore don't do it for us. She squats and pees, laughing. Dillion Day grabs her and pushes her down for a brief bj and a little titty-fucking. We are liking this for a minute, but James Bonn enters and most of the heat goes out of it for us. Both guys present their cocks, and April keeps her hands busy. She's sucking Dillion while James does her doggy, then the guys switch. Dillion is the hot one in this scene, as he does some nice butt-slapping, tit-pulling, and ass squeezing. Then they find a clean foam mattress next to some old tires in the filthy alley. Dillion in mish does a wee bit of choking her - we don't like that too much. [read the full review]
review from 1/3/2003:
This is my second review. I think I may be qualified, as I have now mastered the art of removing a dvd from the hub in the case. My husband will be watching this movie with me. Synopsis This movie has one really good scene (the third), and another worth watching (the first). Scene 1 The scene opens in a graffiti-filled alley, with April flashing her titties and ass, and mugging the camera. Fast-flash editing and softcore don't do it for us. She squats and pees, laughing. Dillion Day grabs her and pushes her down for a brief bj and a little titty-fucking. We are liking this for a minute, but James Bonn enters and most of the heat goes out of it for us. Both guys present their cocks, and April keeps her hands busy. She's sucking Dillion while James does her doggy, then the guys switch. Dillion is the hot one in this scene, as he does some nice butt-slapping, tit-pulling, and ass squeezing. Then they find a clean foam mattress next to some old tires in the filthy alley. Dillion in mish does a wee bit of choking her - we don't like that too much. [read the full review]
astroknight's
Running Time: 83 min. Production Date: 1 / 15 / 2000 Director: Michael Raven Cast: Silvia Saint, Katja Kean, April, Wendy (Maya) Divine, Jodi Roxx, Mr. Marcus, Evan Stone, Eric Price, Dillion Day, James Bonn, and Eric Masterson Initial Expectations: Both Underworld and Adrenaline really impressed me, so I have high hopes for this Michael Raven feature as well. Initial Reaction: Its a dang hot all sex feature. Who Should Watch It : Raincoaters, fans of any of the stars, anybody looking for hot artistic sex and slightly rougher sex. Who Should Avoid It: Fans of tame sex and plot. Audio /Video Quality: The audio comes across very clean. It ranges from being well balanced to the music being the only audio. The video has just enough grain to look like it was shot on film. Music: The music is very modern and even has lyrics in parts. Its a great mix of techno and rock and ranges from normally being very well balanced to being the only audio in the scene. [read the full review]
review from 5/13/2001:
Running Time: 83 min. Production Date: 1 / 15 / 2000 Director: Michael Raven Cast: Silvia Saint, Katja Kean, April, Wendy (Maya) Divine, Jodi Roxx, Mr. Marcus, Evan Stone, Eric Price, Dillion Day, James Bonn, and Eric Masterson Initial Expectations: Both Underworld and Adrenaline really impressed me, so I have high hopes for this Michael Raven feature as well. Initial Reaction: Its a dang hot all sex feature. Who Should Watch It : Raincoaters, fans of any of the stars, anybody looking for hot artistic sex and slightly rougher sex. Who Should Avoid It: Fans of tame sex and plot. Audio /Video Quality: The audio comes across very clean. It ranges from being well balanced to the music being the only audio. The video has just enough grain to look like it was shot on film. Music: The music is very modern and even has lyrics in parts. Its a great mix of techno and rock and ranges from normally being very well balanced to being the only audio in the scene. [read the full review]