Reviews of Sydnee Steele Movies by Michael Raven (8)
(4.3 stars avg from 2 reviews)
Starring: Steven St. Croix, Evan Stone [I] (straight), Mike Horner, April, Venus, Devinn Lane, Troy Halston, Holly Halston, Sydnee Steele
Studio: Wicked
Directed by: Michael Raven
Release date: 5/19/2003
Breathless (Wicked) review summaries:
Flash's
Although Breathless isn't without its problems, it is still a very enjoyable plot-based adult film. The sex is tame so viewers that don't like nasty sex will find this movie to be to their liking. The plot is also rather well developed for an adult film, so there is more substance to the film than just the sex scenes. If the movie sounds good to you, you should definitely give it a rental or just purchase it. [read the full review]
review from 10/6/2003:
Although Breathless isn't without its problems, it is still a very enjoyable plot-based adult film. The sex is tame so viewers that don't like nasty sex will find this movie to be to their liking. The plot is also rather well developed for an adult film, so there is more substance to the film than just the sex scenes. If the movie sounds good to you, you should definitely give it a rental or just purchase it. [read the full review]
astroknight's
Running Time: 101 min. Production Date: 4 / 26 / 2002 (feature) 1 / 23 / 2003 (DVD) Director: Michael Raven Cast: Devinn Lane, April, Holly Halston, Sydnee Steele, Venus, Evan Stone, Steven St. Croix, and Troy Halston in sexual roles and Gino Greco, Mike Horner, Frank Bukkwyd, and Michael Raven himself in non-sex roles Initial Expectations: Lets see, Michael Raven always amazes me and Devinn Lane watching Devinn Lane normally means I have so much blood rushing to get below my belt that Im starting to think about inviting my doctor over whenever I watch her. Yeah, Id say Ive got darn high expectations here! Initial Reaction: It didnt quite meet my expectations, but I also know that I had them so high it would have been very hard to. Who Should Watch It : Anybody wanting a well done story with some hot sex Who Should Avoid It: Anybody who doesnt want a lot of plot with their porn Audio /Video Quality: As usual, the technical aspects are top notch. The audio is very clear and very well balanced. [read the full review]
review from 6/30/2003:
Running Time: 101 min. Production Date: 4 / 26 / 2002 (feature) 1 / 23 / 2003 (DVD) Director: Michael Raven Cast: Devinn Lane, April, Holly Halston, Sydnee Steele, Venus, Evan Stone, Steven St. Croix, and Troy Halston in sexual roles and Gino Greco, Mike Horner, Frank Bukkwyd, and Michael Raven himself in non-sex roles Initial Expectations: Lets see, Michael Raven always amazes me and Devinn Lane watching Devinn Lane normally means I have so much blood rushing to get below my belt that Im starting to think about inviting my doctor over whenever I watch her. Yeah, Id say Ive got darn high expectations here! Initial Reaction: It didnt quite meet my expectations, but I also know that I had them so high it would have been very hard to. Who Should Watch It : Anybody wanting a well done story with some hot sex Who Should Avoid It: Anybody who doesnt want a lot of plot with their porn Audio /Video Quality: As usual, the technical aspects are top notch. The audio is very clear and very well balanced. [read the full review]
Heroin review summaries:
Saki's
Heroin (2001) Studio Wicked Genre Couples Feature Directors Michael Raven Starring Sydnee Steele, Keri Windsor, Lezley Zen, Sunrise Adams, Violet Blue, Avy Scott, Brad Armstrong, Randy Spears, Dillon, Cheyne Collins, Jonathan Morgan (non-sex), Anthony Crane (non-sex), and Chenin Blanc (non-sex) Running Time 1:42 DVD Format Single Sided, Dual Layer (DVD-9) Aspect Ratio 1.66:1 (letterboxed) Special Features Animated main menu with full motion video; FMV chapter selection menu; animated menu transitions; audio commentary with Michael Raven and Sydnee Steele; isolated soundtrack; 19-minute behind the scenes "All Access: The Making of Heroin"; video interviews with Sydnee Steele, Michael Raven, Leslie Zen, Chenin Blanc, and Avy Scott; 6-minute "Girls of Heroin" video; 5 star photo galleries with softcore images; 18-picture behind the scenes photo gallery; 32-picture photo gallery (mix of hardcore and softcore); Dolby 5.1 soundtrack; 2-minute box cover shoot video; 8 audio star biographies; and trailers for Flashpoint, Hea [read the full review]
review from 5/7/2004:
Heroin (2001) Studio Wicked Genre Couples Feature Directors Michael Raven Starring Sydnee Steele, Keri Windsor, Lezley Zen, Sunrise Adams, Violet Blue, Avy Scott, Brad Armstrong, Randy Spears, Dillon, Cheyne Collins, Jonathan Morgan (non-sex), Anthony Crane (non-sex), and Chenin Blanc (non-sex) Running Time 1:42 DVD Format Single Sided, Dual Layer (DVD-9) Aspect Ratio 1.66:1 (letterboxed) Special Features Animated main menu with full motion video; FMV chapter selection menu; animated menu transitions; audio commentary with Michael Raven and Sydnee Steele; isolated soundtrack; 19-minute behind the scenes "All Access: The Making of Heroin"; video interviews with Sydnee Steele, Michael Raven, Leslie Zen, Chenin Blanc, and Avy Scott; 6-minute "Girls of Heroin" video; 5 star photo galleries with softcore images; 18-picture behind the scenes photo gallery; 32-picture photo gallery (mix of hardcore and softcore); Dolby 5.1 soundtrack; 2-minute box cover shoot video; 8 audio star biographies; and trailers for Flashpoint, Hea [read the full review]
astroknight's
Running Time: 104 min. Production Date: 12 / 30 / 2001 Director: Michael Raven Cast: Sydnee Steele, Brad Armstrong, Keri Windsor, Sunrise Adams, Violet Blue, Lezley Zen, Avy Scott, Randy Spears, Cheyne Collins, and Dillion Day, in sexual roles and Jonathan Morgan, Anthony Skordi, Jezebelle Bond, T. J. Hart, Chennin Blanc, Summer Storm, David Crawford, and many more in non-sex roles Initial Expectations: In my opinion, Michael Raven is one of the best directors out there, if not the best. Combining him with Wicked and a cast like this should be one heck of a winning combination. Initial Reaction: As usual with Michael Raven, its damn good. Its also one of the best DVDs Ive seen all year. Who Should Watch It : Couples and anybody wanting plot and good acting with their porn Who Should Avoid It: Anybody wanting a lot of nastier sex Audio /Video Quality: The audio is clear and well balanced without even a hint of a background noise. The video is nicely presented in the widescreen format, but unfortunately isnt in anamorphic widescreen. [read the full review]
review from 12/20/2002:
Running Time: 104 min. Production Date: 12 / 30 / 2001 Director: Michael Raven Cast: Sydnee Steele, Brad Armstrong, Keri Windsor, Sunrise Adams, Violet Blue, Lezley Zen, Avy Scott, Randy Spears, Cheyne Collins, and Dillion Day, in sexual roles and Jonathan Morgan, Anthony Skordi, Jezebelle Bond, T. J. Hart, Chennin Blanc, Summer Storm, David Crawford, and many more in non-sex roles Initial Expectations: In my opinion, Michael Raven is one of the best directors out there, if not the best. Combining him with Wicked and a cast like this should be one heck of a winning combination. Initial Reaction: As usual with Michael Raven, its damn good. Its also one of the best DVDs Ive seen all year. Who Should Watch It : Couples and anybody wanting plot and good acting with their porn Who Should Avoid It: Anybody wanting a lot of nastier sex Audio /Video Quality: The audio is clear and well balanced without even a hint of a background noise. The video is nicely presented in the widescreen format, but unfortunately isnt in anamorphic widescreen. [read the full review]
Flash's
Heroin is a highly recommended film from Michael Raven that is sure to please viewers who like plot based adult erotica and tame sex. Despite the problems with the transfer, this disc is definitely one to pick up for your collection. Viewers who hate a plot and viewers who require nasty or degrading sex acts will probably not enjoy this film to its fullest potential. [read the full review]
review from 8/21/2002:
Heroin is a highly recommended film from Michael Raven that is sure to please viewers who like plot based adult erotica and tame sex. Despite the problems with the transfer, this disc is definitely one to pick up for your collection. Viewers who hate a plot and viewers who require nasty or degrading sex acts will probably not enjoy this film to its fullest potential. [read the full review]
(3.0 stars from 1 review)
Starring: John Decker, Alec Metro, Raquel DeVine, Evan Stone [I] (straight), Taylor St. Clair, Stephanie Swift, Ron Jeremy, Lexington Steele, Wendi Knight, Gwen Summers, Dave Cummings, Herschel Savage, Sydnee Steele, Elizabeth X.
Studio: Sin City
Directed by: Michael Raven
Release date: 5/15/2001
Rage review summaries:
astroknight's
Running Time: 76 min. Production Date: 11 / 04 / 1998 Director: Michael Raven Cast: Sydnee Steele, Herschel Savage, Stephanie Swift, Wendi Knight, John Decker, Alec Metro, and Lexington Steele in sexual roles and Taylor St. Clair, Raquel Devine, Gwen Summers, Elizabeth X, Evan Stone, Lexington Steele, Ron Jeremy, and Dave Cummings in non-sex roles Initial Expectations: Michael Ravens Adrenaline and especially Underworld blew me away. Im hoping for another great adult film (as opposed to just a porno) here. Initial Reaction: Its not quite as creative as Underworld, but still an excellent adult movie with a lot of the same touches. Sadly, the overall DVD isnt nearly as good as the movie. Who Should Watch It : Anybody who likes extremely well made pornos with great sex and plot, anybody who likes things a little darker in nature Who Should Avoid It: Anybody who likes extremely soft sex or not a lot of plot Audio /Video Quality: The audio is very clear and well balanced. [read the full review]
review from 7/22/2001:
Running Time: 76 min. Production Date: 11 / 04 / 1998 Director: Michael Raven Cast: Sydnee Steele, Herschel Savage, Stephanie Swift, Wendi Knight, John Decker, Alec Metro, and Lexington Steele in sexual roles and Taylor St. Clair, Raquel Devine, Gwen Summers, Elizabeth X, Evan Stone, Lexington Steele, Ron Jeremy, and Dave Cummings in non-sex roles Initial Expectations: Michael Ravens Adrenaline and especially Underworld blew me away. Im hoping for another great adult film (as opposed to just a porno) here. Initial Reaction: Its not quite as creative as Underworld, but still an excellent adult movie with a lot of the same touches. Sadly, the overall DVD isnt nearly as good as the movie. Who Should Watch It : Anybody who likes extremely well made pornos with great sex and plot, anybody who likes things a little darker in nature Who Should Avoid It: Anybody who likes extremely soft sex or not a lot of plot Audio /Video Quality: The audio is very clear and well balanced. [read the full review]
(3.5 stars from 1 review)
Starring: Allysin Chaynes, Alec Metro, Eric Price, Randy Spears, Mike Horner, Anita Cannibal, George Kaplan, Charmane Star, Lisa Belle, Eric Masterson, Renee LaRue, Bo Dean, Megan Riley, Tylene Tan, Maya Divine, Eric Rey, Herschel Savage, Sydnee Steele
Studio: Sin City
Directed by: Michael Raven
Release date: 3/1/2001
Principles of Lust review summaries:
astroknight's
Running Time: 77 min. Production Date: 12 / 01 / 1999 Director: Michael Raven Cast: Sydnee Steele, Charmaine Star, Allysin Chaynes, Tylene Tan, Wendy (Maya) Divine, Anita Cannibal, Rene LaRue, Megan Riley, Lisa Belle, Alec Metro, Eric Price, Randy Spears, Herschel Savage, Eric Rey, and Bo Dean in sexual roles and Michael Raven, Mike Horner, Eric Masterson, Alan Cannes, Nic Andrews, and George Kaplan in non-sex roles Initial Expectations: Michael Raven is one of the best directors currently making adult films. I always look forward to his features with high expectations. Initial Reaction: Its well done porn that mixes some very good sex with a nicely done plot. Who Should Watch It : Couples who want sex with a little more intensity and a well done plot Who Should Avoid It: Anybody looking who doesnt want a plot or who wants a lot of nastier sex. Audio /Video Quality: The audio is clear, but theres quite a bit of dubbing in some scenes. [read the full review]
review from 1/31/2002:
Running Time: 77 min. Production Date: 12 / 01 / 1999 Director: Michael Raven Cast: Sydnee Steele, Charmaine Star, Allysin Chaynes, Tylene Tan, Wendy (Maya) Divine, Anita Cannibal, Rene LaRue, Megan Riley, Lisa Belle, Alec Metro, Eric Price, Randy Spears, Herschel Savage, Eric Rey, and Bo Dean in sexual roles and Michael Raven, Mike Horner, Eric Masterson, Alan Cannes, Nic Andrews, and George Kaplan in non-sex roles Initial Expectations: Michael Raven is one of the best directors currently making adult films. I always look forward to his features with high expectations. Initial Reaction: Its well done porn that mixes some very good sex with a nicely done plot. Who Should Watch It : Couples who want sex with a little more intensity and a well done plot Who Should Avoid It: Anybody looking who doesnt want a plot or who wants a lot of nastier sex. Audio /Video Quality: The audio is clear, but theres quite a bit of dubbing in some scenes. [read the full review]
Shock Therapy review summaries:
astroknight's
Running Time: approx. 74 min. Production Date: 6 / 7 / 2000 Director: Michael Raven Cast: Asia Carrera, Sydnee Steele, Gina Lynn, Ava Vincent, Isabella Camille, Shayla Summers, Alec Metro, Pat Myne, Dillion Day, Evan Stone, Devan Sapphire, and Mike Horner Initial Expectations: With Michael Ravens creativity, Im not sure what to expect, but Im almost certain itll be good. Initial Reaction: Its very different from most adult films you might watch, but has some great sex. Who Should Watch It : Anybody who doesnt want extreme or nasty sex, but does want something very unique and with a dark edge Who Should Avoid It: Anybody who thinks couples sex has to be boring and tame Audio /Video Quality: The audio is very clear and well balanced through most of the movie, but the final scene is a little off balance in a couple places. The video appears a little off, but its consistent enough to appear to be on purpose. The proportions are off on everything, so that everything looks a little stretched out. [read the full review]
review from 1/27/2002:
Running Time: approx. 74 min. Production Date: 6 / 7 / 2000 Director: Michael Raven Cast: Asia Carrera, Sydnee Steele, Gina Lynn, Ava Vincent, Isabella Camille, Shayla Summers, Alec Metro, Pat Myne, Dillion Day, Evan Stone, Devan Sapphire, and Mike Horner Initial Expectations: With Michael Ravens creativity, Im not sure what to expect, but Im almost certain itll be good. Initial Reaction: Its very different from most adult films you might watch, but has some great sex. Who Should Watch It : Anybody who doesnt want extreme or nasty sex, but does want something very unique and with a dark edge Who Should Avoid It: Anybody who thinks couples sex has to be boring and tame Audio /Video Quality: The audio is very clear and well balanced through most of the movie, but the final scene is a little off balance in a couple places. The video appears a little off, but its consistent enough to appear to be on purpose. The proportions are off on everything, so that everything looks a little stretched out. [read the full review]
(4.5 stars from 1 review)
Starring: Shay Sweet, Julie Meadows, Evan Stone [I] (straight), Chris Cannon, Randy Spears, Mike Horner, Pat Myne, Mr. Marcus, Chennin Blanc, Eric Masterson, Katja Kean, Cheyne Collins, Tavalia Griffin, Bridgette Kerkove, Shelbee Myne, Dillion Day, Sydnee Steele
Studio: Sin City
Directed by: Michael Raven
Release date: 10/4/2000
Previews: Previews
Watchers review summaries:
astroknight's
Running Time: 83 min. Production Date: 7 / 19 / 2000 Director: Michael Raven Cast: Julie Meadows, Bridgette Kerkove, Katja Kean, Shay Sweet, Shelby Myne, Sydnee Steele, Tavalia Griffin, Chennin Blanc, Dillion Day, Chris Cannon, Eric Masterson, Mr. Marcus, Pat Myne, Cheyne Collins, and Randy Spears and Evan Stone, George Kaplan, Jim Enright, Danny Wallace, Greg Wayne, Tacks Am7, and Mike Horner in non-sex roles Initial Expectations: Michael Raven has quickly become one of my all time favorite directors. From what Ive heard Im expecting this to be one of his best. Initial Reaction: Wow! Who Should Watch It : Anybody who likes a well developed porno with a nice variety of sex and great art direction Who Should Avoid It: Raincoaters and anybody who wants a lot of nasty sex Audio /Video Quality: As usual with most of Sin Citys features, the audio is clear and well balanced. [read the full review]
review from 1/27/2002:
Running Time: 83 min. Production Date: 7 / 19 / 2000 Director: Michael Raven Cast: Julie Meadows, Bridgette Kerkove, Katja Kean, Shay Sweet, Shelby Myne, Sydnee Steele, Tavalia Griffin, Chennin Blanc, Dillion Day, Chris Cannon, Eric Masterson, Mr. Marcus, Pat Myne, Cheyne Collins, and Randy Spears and Evan Stone, George Kaplan, Jim Enright, Danny Wallace, Greg Wayne, Tacks Am7, and Mike Horner in non-sex roles Initial Expectations: Michael Raven has quickly become one of my all time favorite directors. From what Ive heard Im expecting this to be one of his best. Initial Reaction: Wow! Who Should Watch It : Anybody who likes a well developed porno with a nice variety of sex and great art direction Who Should Avoid It: Raincoaters and anybody who wants a lot of nasty sex Audio /Video Quality: As usual with most of Sin Citys features, the audio is clear and well balanced. [read the full review]
Escorts review summaries:
astroknight's
Running Time: approx. 78 min. Production Date: 12 / 13 / 1999 Director: Michael Raven Cast: Katja Kean, Devinn Lane, Sydnee Steele, Cassidey (listed here as Paisley Adams), Dayton Raines, Gia, Shay Sweet, Mark Davis, Chris Cannon, Eric Price, Earl Slate, Pat Myne, and Mike Horner Initial Expectations: Michael Raven is one of my favorite directors, so I always look forward to his movies with high expectations. Initial Reaction: Just put the DVD back on the shelf and nobody has to get hurt. Who Should Watch It : Fans of features such as Secrets and Whispers, anybody looking for a lot of sex with a minimum of plot, and anybody who enjoys well done art direction Who Should Avoid It: Anybody looking for a lot of plot with their porn, who thinks an ideal porn set is a bed, or who wants to see how nasty a scene can get Audio /Video Quality: Michael Raven normally shoots on film, which normally means the video is a bit grainy. Im not sure if he used film or not, but if so, Sin City did a great job with it since theres very little grain. [read the full review]
review from 1/26/2002:
Running Time: approx. 78 min. Production Date: 12 / 13 / 1999 Director: Michael Raven Cast: Katja Kean, Devinn Lane, Sydnee Steele, Cassidey (listed here as Paisley Adams), Dayton Raines, Gia, Shay Sweet, Mark Davis, Chris Cannon, Eric Price, Earl Slate, Pat Myne, and Mike Horner Initial Expectations: Michael Raven is one of my favorite directors, so I always look forward to his movies with high expectations. Initial Reaction: Just put the DVD back on the shelf and nobody has to get hurt. Who Should Watch It : Fans of features such as Secrets and Whispers, anybody looking for a lot of sex with a minimum of plot, and anybody who enjoys well done art direction Who Should Avoid It: Anybody looking for a lot of plot with their porn, who thinks an ideal porn set is a bed, or who wants to see how nasty a scene can get Audio /Video Quality: Michael Raven normally shoots on film, which normally means the video is a bit grainy. Im not sure if he used film or not, but if so, Sin City did a great job with it since theres very little grain. [read the full review]
(3.0 stars from 1 review)
Starring: John Decker, Julie Meadows, T.J. Hart, Taylor St. Clair, Sabrina Johnson, Cameron Steel, Gwen Summers, Jessica Darlin, Van Damage, Luciano, Sydnee Steele, John Root, Jon Raven
Studio: Extreme Associates
Directed by: Michael Raven
Release date: 7/11/2000
Mind Fuck (Extreme) review summaries:
astroknight's
Running Time: 91 min. Production Date: 10 / 30 / 1998 Director: Jon Raven (also writer) Cast: Sydnee Steele, T. J. Hart, Julie Meadows, Taylor St. Clair, Jessica Darlin, Sabrina Johnson, Gwen Summers (non-sex), John Decker, Van Damage, Luciano, Cameron Steel, Jon Raven, Paula Domain (non-sex), Ernest Green (non- sex), John Root, and George Kaplan (non-sex) Initial Expectations: With a cast like this Its almost impossible to not have fairly high expectations even if the DVD is from Extreme. Initial Reaction: Its a good idea but not done as well as I think it could be. Audio /Video Quality: The audio is pretty clear but the balance is slightly off. The video varies from intentionally grainy to slightly grainy to very clear and mixes black and white and color. It works very well for the movie. Music: The music is fairly heavy and overbearing. Its dark, eerie, weird music that seems like it would fit well in The X-Files but it doesnt always fit well here. [read the full review]
review from 4/1/2001:
Running Time: 91 min. Production Date: 10 / 30 / 1998 Director: Jon Raven (also writer) Cast: Sydnee Steele, T. J. Hart, Julie Meadows, Taylor St. Clair, Jessica Darlin, Sabrina Johnson, Gwen Summers (non-sex), John Decker, Van Damage, Luciano, Cameron Steel, Jon Raven, Paula Domain (non-sex), Ernest Green (non- sex), John Root, and George Kaplan (non-sex) Initial Expectations: With a cast like this Its almost impossible to not have fairly high expectations even if the DVD is from Extreme. Initial Reaction: Its a good idea but not done as well as I think it could be. Audio /Video Quality: The audio is pretty clear but the balance is slightly off. The video varies from intentionally grainy to slightly grainy to very clear and mixes black and white and color. It works very well for the movie. Music: The music is fairly heavy and overbearing. Its dark, eerie, weird music that seems like it would fit well in The X-Files but it doesnt always fit well here. [read the full review]