draken's Movie Reviews (62 - page 3)
Release date: 4/24/2000
Reviewed on: 10/30/2000
Studio: Gen XXX
Review brief: Production Info Studio: Sinthetic Stars: Unlisted Pre Viewing Expectations The case pushes the voyeristic side of this feature. It shows grainy photos of women and couples, and says it is digitally enhanced. It mentions hidden cameras, and that it is banned in 36 countries. It goes on to say "the next generation of voyeurism has arrived. The Main Event The first (non-sexual) scene shows a bunch of commando-type people running through a house setting up some hidden cameras in a bathroom. They clear out, and we hit the first solo scene. It is a woman in a shower, the same one which the cameras were planted. This is a quick scene, with just highlights and cut scenes of the shower. We then jump to the first M/F scene, it is of a couple in bed, with the footage shot through the window and from a hidden camera in the air vent. Part way thorugh this scene we see an extreme close-up, from an angle that can't be from the window or the air vent.
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Release date: 4/24/2000
Reviewed on: 9/13/2000
Studio: I-Candy
Starring: Tom Byron, Marc Wallice, John Holmes, Marilyn Chambers, Lisa De Leeuw, Richard Pacheco, Cody Nicole, Lili Marlene, Brandy, Tina Marie, Loni Sanders, Herschel Savage, Steve Douglas, John Lazar, Clay Tanning, Ferris Weal, Donna Capris, Monique Gabrielle, Winston Cleet, Margaret Raines
Directed by: Godfrey Daniels
Review brief: Pre Viewing Expectations The case notes this is a classic porn release, and briefly describes the plot. Most of the space on the back is used to list the extras included on the disc, and what a list it is, right down to the Dolby 5.1 sound. I don't have a Dolby 5.1 setup, so I can't comment on this. Too bad the case tells one how to find the bonus photos, half of the fun would have been searching around the various menus looking for the hidden tag. The Main Event This is a golden classis from the early days of Porn. It was produced in the early 1980's and stars the one and only Marilyn Chambers. She brings her own energy to any movie she stars in, which is just as hot now as it was the day she shot it. This movie is no exception. There are eight scenes total, with Marilyn appearing in a majority of those. Many of the scenes show actions we take for granted today, but were virtually unheard of back then.
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Release date: 5/16/2000
Reviewed on: 9/9/2000
Studio: Metro
Starring: Dyanna Lauren, Felecia, Tiffany Mynx, Kim Chambers, Vixxen, Lynn Lemay, Linda Licks
Directed by: Harold Lime
Review brief: Pre Viewing Expectations The case for this movie shows some women in bikinis and summarizes the plot saying it is about a bikini contest. It goes on to say how the girls will use all of their weapons to sway the judges. None of the photos are explicit, so one doesn't know what type of action to expect. The Main Event This movie has a totally female cast, just right when you are wanting some female/female action. These women get down to business, in one scene using a chair for an interesting position. A strap-on dildo gets quite a workout in the opening scene. The artful way she used the strap- on made me wonder if she didn't have a bit of penis envy. She handled it about as good as any of the guys in a porno movie. Of couse, in a chick only flick, there's going to be a lot of fingering. Not just one finger, or even two, but eight of them at once in one scene, wow! This was followed up by some tit on clit action, something I haven't seen before. This led into some toe in twat action, also quite unexpected and strangely erotic.
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Release date: 4/24/2000
Reviewed on: 9/9/2000
Studio: Metro
Starring: Shay Sweet, Leanni Lei, Vanity, Lola [I] (ambiguous), Mc Kayla, Sydnee Steele
Review brief: Pre Viewing Expectations The case for this movie doesn't give away too much. There are a few photos on the back that show some of the hardcore action, including a three-way. It mentions the women who star in it, but otherwise, that is about it. The Main Event As one might expect, this is a montage of scenes, without any type of plotline to hook them all together. For the most part, the women look young, and inexperienced. Take for example the first scene. The girl tries to deep throat the guy, but looks like she is either in pain or very uncomfortable. More experienced women know how to make this look enjoyable, even if it isn't. Overall there are six scenes in this feature, including the three-way shown on the case. Most of the scenes are in excess of 18 minutes, good lenghty action. I was surprised by the lack of money shots in some of these scenes. In the first scene, the guy comes inside of the girl then withdrawls.
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Release date: 4/24/2000
Reviewed on: 7/30/2000
Studio: VCA
Starring: Michael J. Cox, Kylie Ireland, Ursula Moore, Mike Horner, Zenza Raggi, Mike Foster, Valentino, Vanessa, Sylvia, Eva Black, Gabriella [I] (ambiguous), David, Mercedes, Frank Gun, Mina, Shannon (ambiguous) (female), Selen, Judy, Rikka, Antonio Passolini, Remigio Zampa, Jonny Montana, Karli Sweet
Directed by: Stuart Canterbury
Review brief: Pre Viewing Expectations The case boasts five language tracks, which I found impressive. You can listen to this feature in English, French, Italian, German, and Spanish. There are 13 photos on the case showing the various costumes and locations featured in the movie, but all are non-explicit and don't show what types of action one can expect. There is a good write-up of the plot, saying it is a modernized perverse twist on the story of Macbeth. It notes the feature is about two hours. Overall, this gives one a good sense of what to expect within. The Main Event Overall there are eight scenes in this movie. There is a nice variety of action, ranging from female only scenes, to male/female parings, to three-ways and a seven person orgy on a table. The sets are interesting, as are the sets. There are scenes set in a castle, and others wich look like they were shot in a war zone. A nice change from the typical bar, poolside, or bedroom sets. There is consistent comdom usage, good to see given its recent filming.
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Release date: 5/18/2000
Reviewed on: 7/30/2000
Studio: VCA
Starring: Jill Kelly, Allysin Chaynes, Julie Meadows, Inari Vachs, Chloe, Shayla LaVeaux, Gina Ryder, Daisy Chain, Tabitha Stevens, Anita Cannibal, Bobbi Bliss, Renee LaRue, Felelicia, Brooke Hunter, Veronica Caine, Sydnee Steele
Directed by: Jim Holliday
Review brief: Pre Viewing Expectations Wow, the case says this feature is over three hours. This will be the first porno I've watched that is longer than most main stream motion pictures. There is a bit of a write up about the plot, but it expects one to have watched the first one in the series (which I have not). Also noted are the 11 scenes and the 33 girls staring in this feature. Mention of filling Jill Kelly's three holes is also made. The Main Event As promised on the case, there are eleven sex scenes in this movie. Most are typical male/female parings. There are a couple of group sex scens, including the "all holes filled" scene. This doesn't involve three men, but two men and either a dildo or pussy to occupy the third opening. Not exactly air tight, and a bit disappointing. Many of the scenes are quite long, to the point of being too long. I found myself getting bored with this, often noting it was time they moved on to something new. The plot is supposed to revolve around a car wash, which is going mobile to make money.
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Release date: 5/16/2000
Reviewed on: 7/30/2000
Studio: VCA
Starring: Jill Kelly, Julian, Felecia, Tiffany Mynx, Mark Davis, Julie Meadows, Evan Stone [I] (straight), Shayla LaVeaux, Daisy Chain, Tabitha Stevens, Devin Wolf, Jim Holliday, Veronica Caine, Sydnee Steele
Directed by: Jim Holliday
Review brief: Pre Viewing Expectations There isn't a listed running time, but it is noted to be the Directors Long Cut. Too bad the case doesn't give any clue as to what type of action is here, the photos are all non-explicit. The synopsis is rather terse, telling more about the introductions done by Jim and Jill rather than about the action. Unless you are a fan of Jim Holliday or Jill Kelly, there isn't much here to catch one's eye. The Main Event Plot? You want a plot? They start out with a bunch of segments revolving around a basic theme of coeds who do anything to improve their grades. Somewhere, this theme, basic as though it is, gets lost, and the scenes become purely sex scenes, with little dialogue other than the dirty talking. For the scenes which do follow the plot, they are unscripted, letting the actors do a bit of improv. This shows, as the dialogue is slow and at times a bit forced. It does allow for some funny lines which wouldn't have normally been written.
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Release date: 4/24/2000
Reviewed on: 7/11/2000
Studio: Heatwave
Starring: Tom Byron, Bobby Vitale, Steven St. Croix, Tiffany Mynx, Vince Vouyer, Steve Drake, Tiffany Million, Barbara Doll, Olivia, Jenna Jameson, Jordan Lee, E.Z. Ryder, Nicole Lace
Review brief: Pre Viewing Expectations The case of this DVD yields few clues as to what lies within. All the viewer has to go on is the title of the event, and a listing of the extras. There is not summary of the plot to be found. Also, the photos on the case are non- explicit, so the viewer has no idea what to expect. The Main Event I was mislead by the name of this movie. I expected the typical Black Widow theme, woman mates and then kills her mate. In truth, she never kills anyone. The plot is weak at best, and at times doesn't make much sense. They wrap up the lose ends during the final scene, but there just isn't much there. The guys playing the cops give poor performances, making it obvious they weren't hired for their line delivery. The movie has seven scenes in all, a mix of female/female, male/female, and a foursome where three are females. Of all the actors, Jenna Jameson gives an eager performance, but the rest of the women seem to be a bit flat and uninterested. I found my interest drifting during the movie.
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Release date: 4/26/2000
Reviewed on: 7/7/2000
Studio: Heatwave
Starring: Allysin Chaynes, Candy Vegas, Obsession, Domonique Simone, Eve, Cassie, Bobbi Bliss, Nancy Vee
Review brief: Pre Viewing Expectations Mystery surrounds this disc. The cover gives little clue as to what awaits within. The title, and the girl on the front strapped to a large metal X frame leads one to conclude this title is about bondage, or slave/master sexual relations. There is no summary of the story, but the case points out the bevy of features, including three language tracks (English, French, and Hungarian). The case liner also reveals little of the action content, as all of the photos are non-explicit and seem to be careful to not show any nudity. The interesting part is the flip side of the liner is the explicit version. Makes me curious why they printed both, and why the non- explicit one was chosen. The Main Event The first thing which caught my eye was the Dolby Digital trailer at the beginning of the movie. I wasn't able to verify the presence of this, as I don't have a Dolby Digital setup, but I was impressed to see it on a porn disc none the less.
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Release date: 4/24/2000
Reviewed on: 6/15/2000
Studio: NuTech
Starring: Mike Horner, Georgina Spelvin, Desiree Cousteau, Jesie St. James, Richard Pacheco, Jack Wright, Anthony Spinelli, Ken Scudder, Laurien Dominique, Bob Bernharding, Dan Howard, Ronald Davis
Directed by: Anthony Spinelli
Review brief: "Easy" is a Golden Classic release by NuTech of a movie first released on film in 1979. The first thing that piqued my interest about this title was the prominent placement on the case saying all sex scenes are multiple angle. I was interested in where they found the extra footage and hoped this would be explained in the commentary. When the alternate angle icon showed up on the screen, I switched angles, to find that the "multiple angle" was merely the film reversed. There is no extra footage, and reversing the film has an interesting side effect, the lips don't match the voice. Throughout the rest of the movie, the angle icon becomes a constant reminder of the wool the studio tried to pull over the eyes of the viewers.Getting more into the action of the movie, this seems typical of 1970s porn and reminds me of Insatiable, another classic movie. Considering this is a film transfer, the video is surprisingly clear with good color reproduction. There are some visable flaws, but this look to be from the original film media, and not a side effect of being transfered.
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Release date: 5/18/2000
Reviewed on: 6/13/2000
Studio: Digital Sin
Starring: Brandon Iron, Rod Fontana, Teri Starr, Allison Kilgore, Naughtia Childs, Mark Vega, Lance Romance, Summer Day (aka Sadie Thompson)
Directed by: Don Marque
Review brief: Overall, I found this disc to be a bit distrubing. There are four mini plots within, which have no connection to each other. Each one touches on a subject that is either taboo or borderline taboo depending on how one sees the scene.The disc starts off with a feature called "The Cartel". First we see text which describes the scene, much like the opening of the Star Wars films. I had a bit of trouble reading it as is flew by on the screen quite fast. There is also a fair amount to read, so expect to rewind a bit and try again. That or figure a leadin to a porno isn't necessary and not to worry about it. The scene opens with two drug dealers trying to agree on a price for a drug shipment. Unable to agree on a price, one of the guys brings in a 19 year old to aid in the dealings. She is told this is for a business deal and to do her job. Sounds a bit like prostitution to me. The acting in this scene seems a bit forced and unconvincing. I also had a hard time believing she is 19.
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Release date: 4/24/2000
Reviewed on: 6/6/2000
Studio: VCA
Starring: Patricia Kennedy, Tom Byron, T.T. Boy, Jake Steed, Randy Spears, Raven, Jamie Gillis, Ashley Nicole, Racquel Darrian, Rocco Siffredi, Marc Wallice, Selena Steele, Zara Whites, Dizzy Blonde, Christian Parker, Jimmy Pike, Derek Lane, Jerry Lee, Jay Roth
Directed by: John Leslie
Review brief: If you are forever stuck in the 1980's, keep reading, this movie will be right up your alley. If, however, you are looking for something fresh and modern, quit now and look for another review. Overall, I am quite impressed with the video remastering job done on this movie. After all, the original was shot what I estimate to be in the 1980s. Parts of the video appear hazy, almost like a midday soap opera, but this is the desired effect they were going for at the time, and not to be construed as a flaw in the video. If you remember anything about the 80s, you'll remember how video effects were new, neat, and excessively used. This movie is no exception, reverse video and other color based effects are used quite a bit in the early parts of the film, to the point I found distracting. Thankfully it doesn't permiate the entire movie. The audio, likewise, is very good. It was full and rich, even if it was a bit annoying, but that is just my opinion. The repeating musical chord is more the fault of a limited musical score, rather than the remastered audio track.
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Release date: 4/24/2000
Reviewed on: 6/6/2000
Studio: Pixis
Starring: Brittany Andrews
Review brief: What a disappointment, this could have been a much better product. It is brought down by poor, sloppy and rushed work. Lets examine each of the four parts of the dvd in turn. On a personal note, I much prefer natural breasts opposed to oversized sacks of saline solution. Of couse, this is personal preference, so your mileage may vary. The Movie What they call a movie here would be refered to as a scene by most. It is this part of the disc that looks rushed, it could have been better. In the opening scene, you can see the end of the set because they used a funky camera lens. The camera then enters the bedroom, where the guy helps Brittany out of her clothes. In less than a blink of an eye, the guy is out of his, thanks to some creative editing. Too bad they didn't keep up the editing through out the feature. Further into the scene, we see shakey camera work and the occasional glimpse of a stagehand in the background.
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