Madonna's Screen Test Review

Distributor: Pixie's Emporium / Platinum Media Edition Details: Standard DVD Movie Specs: Genres: Amateur, All Sex, Foreign Also known as: Madonna Screen Test, Amateur Porn Screen Tests: Madonna Run Time: 48 minutes Rated: XXX Release Year: 2000 Director: David Lang Written by: uncredited Cast: Madonna Mason, Damien Fields Release Specs: Audio: Russian MPEG 2.0 Mono Subtitles: none Video: Full Frame, 1.33:1 Video Format: NTSC Format: DVD-R Regional Code (for DVD/Blu-ray): 0 (All) Number of discs: 1 Disc: DVD-R Special Features: Snatch Shots DVD-ROM Special Features: none

Synopsis:
This is a low budget all sex film which holds no pretense of a plot or any kind of set-up.

Audio/Video:
Madonna's Screen Test is presented with a Russian 2.0 MPEG Mono track which is very limited but considering the budget, that's alright. There is very little audio for the film, in many places it is silent. What is there is sometimes audio for the sex scene and is sometimes the director or crew talking. I wish there had been more of the sex scene audio since at times it seems like a silent movie. Then again, if it was cut due to talking on it, it might be better off being cut. Pixie's Emporium hasn't included any English audio tracks or any subtitle options for the feature film.

Madonna's Screen Test is presented in the full screen aspect ratio of 1.33:1, which appears to be the original aspect ratio for the film. The video for this presentation has a huge problem with it. For some reason the video is jerky, looking like frames are missing. However, I can't be upset with Pixie's Emporium over it as after informing them of the problem they remastered the disc so that the problem has been removed now in the new remastered version under the name Amateur Porn Screen Tests: Madonna & Annett and Bree. This is the only problem contained on the disc other than that the video is fine and the color levels are correctly set.

Special Features:
Pixie's Emporium has included one extra on the disc, which can be found on the chapter menu. There are Snatch Shots on the disc, which is a photo gallery that contains 33 stills on a track.

Disc Design/Navigation:
The disc is designed with non-animated simplistic menus with a synthesized version of Madonna's “Like a Virgin” for the background music. Although there isn't much to see here, the music is a nice touch and the menus are fully functional. There are four chapters available from the chapter menu. Each one is identified by a video clip and a scene name. There are five chapter stops within the feature film itself. Pixie's Emporium/Platinum Media has watermarked the film, which is something that I am never in favor of, however the watermark is small and less distracting than some that I have seen. The watermark is located in the bottom right corner of the screen with the lettering “© Platinum-Media. ” There is a fully functional time code encoded on the disc for the feature film.

General Review:
Madonna's Screen Test is an all sex amateur film, therefore the film isn't up to the standards of studio releases. Instead of being several scenes, the film is one long sex scene which is primarily shot via one moving camera, although there is some editing present in it. There is no pretense of a story or set-up to the film, it begins with the two cast members starting the scene. Given the obvious budget of the film and the way it is shot, this is a good aspect since otherwise the production values would have brought the film down.

Made in Squalle Russia, the movie is shot in a mostly empty room containing only a mattress covered with a white sheet and the production equipment. The production values for the film are low and no attempt has been made to hide theat. The production equipment is readily seen throughout the movie, cameras move in and out of the frame and at times the other camera man himself can be seen. The still photographer can be seen taking shots at times and at other times just the flash bulb going off can be seen. There are even times when a crew member reaches in to reposition cast members. There are also times when the camera goes out of focus, but each of these instances is brief.

The audio track, when present, is completely raw and void of any music. However, much of the film has no real audio. The audio seems to cut in and out at it's leisure and during parts of the movie a low thunking noise can be heard, possibly indicating that the microphones were malfunctioning at the time of the shoot. There is a time during the movie when the director can be heard telling the cast what to do, albeit in Russian. I wish the audio had been complete as it feels unnatural when there is essentially no sound and is much better when the moaning and groaning is present.

The sex scene is a mixed bag. Madonna Mason is stunningly beautiful and has a look of innocence to her which is what makes this film worth watching. Even in the sex acts like the blow job, she doesn't give a standard porn blow job but one more like someone who is still learning about their sexuality. Damien Fields looks good but is the major problem with the sex scene. For some reason for the first half of the sex scene he has a real problem sustaining an erection. Even to the point where he has to hold his dick in her to keep it from falling out. Something remedies this problem in the second half and he is able to perform properly in that portion of the movie. Anyone looking for an impressive cum shot will be disappointed though as he doesn't shoot out too much. Due to the lack of editing, the scene has a more real presence that what you usually find in adult films. The sexual themes in the film are vaginal sex with blow jobs, hand jobs, pussy fingering and male masturbation. For viewers that care about condom use, there are no condoms used in the feature film.

Scene Synopsis:
Scene 1: Madonna Mason and Damien Fields
There is only one sex scene in the film that takes up the full run time of the movie featuring Madonna Mason and Damien Fields. Madonna starts the scene out by giving Damien a nice long blow job. Then she sucks on his nipples while stroking his dick. Damien brings his hand down and fingers her pussy for part of the time. Then they go into the vaginal sex where they go through a wide variety of positions. Damien masturbates and they go back to the vaginal sex. To end the scene, Damien masturbates and cums on Madonna's chin.

Parting Thoughts:
The directorial efforts in the film are essentially mute and Damien has a real problem keeping his hard on through a good portion of the scene but Madonna could be the beautiful girl next door and that is what makes this film worth a look. Remember before purchasing it that the production levels are very low and if you are going into the film looking for any technical expertise you are going to be disappointed.

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