Love, Marriage & Other Bad Ideas Review

Reviewed by astroknight  on  1/6/2013

Running Time: 108 min.

Production Date: None credited

Director: Eddie Powell

Cast: Alison Tyler, Dana DeArmond, Lexi Belle, Natasha Nice, Anthony Rosano, Richie Calhoun, Wolf Hudson, and Xander Corvus in sexual roles with Jacky St. James in a non-sex role

Audio /Video Quality: The technical aspects are every bit as good as one would expect from a late night mainstream movie. The audio is clear and well balanced, and I didn't notice any background noises. The video is presented in anamorphic widescreen and looks great. It's clear with very nice care towards the lighting and camera work.

Watermark Warning: Although I don't know of anybody who likes watermarks, I can understand companies wanting to take some kind of action to protect themselves with how much piracy occurs in today's world. As I know some don't agree with this thought, I will note that there is a tasteful watermark in the lower right corner that's so light that I'm not sure if comes and goes through the movie or if it just fades into the background that well. If one has to do a watermark, this is definitely the way to do it.

The Movie: Richie Calhoun is not your typical marriage counselor. He's beyond burnt out, thinking marriage is a mistake and is to the point of telling his clients they might as well get a divorce now rather than delaying the inevitable as well as being bluntly honest with them about their faults. His hot bartender sister Jacky St. James thinks there's still a bit of hope for Richie, however, and sends cute, perky, ray of sunshine Alison Tyler to see him as a client in the hose that she can get him out of his funk.

After Richie tells Lexi and Anthony they might as well get divorced since many of their problems come down to her being a trophy wife who will probably be dropped for a younger model in a few years, Lexi greets Anthony in bed wearing a little sexy purple and black lingerie and stockings. They kiss passionately as she straddles him before she lets him suck her nicely natural nipples. Lexi moves down to suck and stroke Anthony's cock before he eats her pussy in reciprocation. He spoons her before letting Lexi ride him cowgirl style. Anthony also takes Lexi from behind and in missionary before popping on her garter belt and stomach.

After their appointment, brunette Dana decides to try not being such a control freak by insisting she and Xander have sex in the car after pulling off the road. Xander's more than surprised, but quickly joins her in the backseat to kiss her as they help each other strip down. He kisses her and sucks her tits before pulling her into his lap so they can both play with her pussy. Dana plays with Xander through his shorts to tease him before attacking him orally, and even lays back to work him over with her feet while playing with herself and having Xander spit on her feet for lube. Xander rewards her with a little tongue and finger action before she has him pot on a rubber and lets him spoon her. He also takes Dana from behind and lets her ride him cowgirl style before she sucks and strokes him to a nice pop in the air and gives him a kiss.

After their therapy session, a radical attempt at a solution, and a little chat, smoking hot busty brunette Natasha heads in to have a bubble bath and relax. She's surprised when her normally flaccid man Wolf joins her in the tub fully dressed letting her know that he's hard . They kiss passionately while stripping him down with Wolf giving Natasha's funbags plenty of attention. She moves up to the edge of the tub for him to eat her pussy before sliding back into the tub for him to help lather her up. Natasha helps Wolf out of his pants to suck and stroke his cock before he takes her from behind on the edge of the tub. They move to the floor to fuck missionary style before Wolf strokes off on Natasha's stomach and kisses her.

After Jacky sets up Richie with Alison at the bar, they chat and kiss passionately. Alison and Richie's hands slowly explore each other before he drops down to suck her nice big tits and to play with her pussy a little. Richie gives Alison plenty more pussy play before letting her move down to suck his cock while mixing in plenty of great eyes. He takes her from behind over the bar chair before fucking her as she lays back in a chair. Richie pulls out to pop on Alison's stomach before they retire to a booth holding each other and kissing.

Love, Marriage, & Other Bad Ideas is another exceptional feature from the team of Eddie Powell and Jacky St. James. Once again the lovely Ms. St. James shows herself to be one of the best writers in the wonderful world of porn while Mr. Powell shows himself to be one of the most talented directors out there. Add in a great cast and you have a thoroughly enjoyable little romantic porno comedy. Richie Calhoun is great as the marriage counselor who hates marriage and finds himself falling in love with one of his clients. He plays the acerbic asshole every bit as well as he does the lovesick puppy and is perfectly matched with Alison Tyler, who comes across as a complete breath of fresh air that's instantly likeable. As the clients, Anthony and Lexi, Xander and Dana, and Wolf and Natasha all bring their own humorous situations to the table, and do as well with their clothes on as they do off. The sex is consistently solid from start to finish, and there's great chemistry and romance to each scene. Throw in Jacky St. James in a very nice non-sex supporting role, and you have a cast who definitely makes the best of an already solid script that completely drew me in and even had me laughing out loud within the first few minutes. Love, Marriage, & Other Bad Ideas is another must see feature from New Sensation's Romance line.

The Extras: Trailers are included for eight other releases from New Sensations' “Romance” line. The photo gallery lasts about two and a half minutes. There's also behind the scenes featurettes and commercials.

The behind the scenes featurette lasts about seventeen and a half minutes. Jacky starts out chatting with Alison about working with Richie and doing features versus all sex movies. The also talk about relationships, sex, and romance before Richie arrives and joins in to talk about romance. Lexi chats about what makes the Romance series special as well as romance and relationships. Wolf and Natasha talk about romance and relationships before Anthony talks about trophy wives, relationships, and his ideal woman. This is a very nice behind the scenes featurette. As always, Jacky St. James is more than friendly behind the camera, and brings out some nice personality from the stars. This is a very nice addition to the overall release.

The blooper reel lasts about six and a half minutes. You get plenty of flubbed lines from throughout the movie with most of the cast getting in on the fun, as well as a little fun around the set. This is a great little extra that adds nicely to the overall release.

Condom Usage: 100%

Final Thoughts: It's a thoroughly enjoyable couples comedy that's well worth your money.

Note to New Sensations: Thank you for giving Jacky St. James and Eddie Powell the support you have to make such great movies as this.

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