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BIGmike
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Posted - Nov 11 2001 : 1:11AM
I would like to know what everyone thinks about my reviews.

[I am currently in the process of changing several early reviews that I did, but the ratings will, remain the same. Just making them more readable.] Plus, I am 2 reviews away from number 200.

I've gotten quite a few comments/questions since I started to add the link to my e-mail. I am by no means a porn expert, but I do know a bit. So don't hesitate to ask a question, make a comment/complaint, or a suggestion.

Tell me:

Are they : Good? or Bad?

Do they help you in your purchasing decisions : Yes? or No?

Do they need improvement : Yes? or No?
-If yes, tell me how.

-Thank you.

Topic Moved by - stephdunn on Jun 24 2002


Edited by - BIGmike on Nov 1 2002

Asmodeus
Lord of Lust

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6338 Posts
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Posted - Nov 12 2001 : 3:00PM
Hey BIGmike! I can say speaking for myself that I enjoy your reviews here and find them very informative - as I do all the others as well. Thats one of the things I really like about Adult Talk DVD, and thats the full range of views and opinions available here to help one learn about certain adult movies before buying them. That, and plus the fact that its fun to talk about porn and everything associated with it!
BIGmike
B-I-G-m-i-k-e

2335 Posts
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Posted - Nov 12 2001 : 4:49PM
That's cool to hear,


Asmodeus, thank you.

New Jersey's very own Vicious Tongue strikes again...

VictoriO
Member

379 Posts
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Posted - Nov 15 2001 : 7:00PM
Mike-goh, your reviews are great, although you can be more informative on reviews on certain films, even though some of them already been reviewed.

Olly Vic Sizemore aka "Seeu Saht"

snowden porn
Member

London
648 Posts
11/01
Posted - Nov 20 2001 : 4:59PM
Hey Mike - Snowden here.

Well as you know your Service Animal reviews (1+2) lead me to purchase both so when I see your name against a movie review I will always read yours.

Something I have seen someone else do which I like a lot is images from the films. Reviewer Kobiata does this and its a great tool. Lets you see what the girls look like etc. Not sure how much trouble that would be, Kobiata seems like the only person who does it but I like it a lot.

I'll let you know when i think of anything else. Keep up the good work.

 
BIGmike
B-I-G-m-i-k-e

2335 Posts
3/01
Posted - Nov 20 2001 : 9:33PM
snowden porn,

Thank you for telling me I'm doing a good job with the reviews

It's hearing those compliments that make me feel good that I have lead you, or anyone, in a good purchasing decision.


note : Yeah, I'd like to add screenshots in my reviews, but I've heard through other reviewers in other forums that this is a pain and time consuming. And I really don't have the patience or even time to include screenshots within my reviews. But hey you never know.

ookz
Member

251 Posts
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Posted - Nov 25 2001 : 11:54PM
Hi BIGmike,

Your reviews are nice and informative,
If would be great if you include the screenshots.

Just 1 pic per scenes especially the cumshot moment
will be great.

Thanks.

geoshnas
Member

121 Posts
11/01
Posted - Nov 26 2001 : 10:39AM
BigMike
Your doing a great job,Some screen shots would be an added bounus to an all ready great Review format you have.
Thanks for the time and effort you put into your reviews.
BIGmike
B-I-G-m-i-k-e

2335 Posts
3/01
Posted - Nov 26 2001 : 3:38PM
THANK YOU ALL,

I try to include as much detail in my reviews, without going into exhaustive detail; (such as: what was said and by whom.) But I know that when I buy a DVD, I like to know a little bit about what goes on in the scene, to see if it has what I like. (example: Who gets what done to them and who does it to them. Occasionally I list how long the scenes are, like on comps, and others)

I try to keep my reviews informative and to-the-point.

(I will look into, maybe, putting a screen shot or two in my reviews. Right now it is too time consuming, but things change, so if I have time, I may put some screen shots in my reviews.)

P-Knuckle
Member

309 Posts
11/01
Posted - Nov 26 2001 : 7:37PM
Hey BigMike-

I really like your reviews, they are informative and also written well. Its nice that you don't dwell on the small details and get to the point. I always read your reviews.
Keep it up (the reviews man, the reviews.)!!!

BIGmike
B-I-G-m-i-k-e

2335 Posts
3/01
Posted - Nov 30 2001 : 3:08PM
Here's my review philosophy (in case anyone was wondering):

Anything I give an overall rating of 5 may have flaws, but not enough to affect the overall rating.

Anything I give an overall rating of 4 or 4.5 will be highly recommended, but may have some flaws.

Anything I give an overall rating of 3 or 3.5 will be good, but not great, and could could have a few or more flaws. Still recommended, but not as highly.

Anything I give an overall rating of 2.5 will be lacking and could have several flaws.

Anything I give an overall rating of 2 on, buy with extreme caution, if you dare.

Anything I give an overall rating below 2 is highly avoidable.

I also take all of the other ratings very seriously, if I give any other rating of a 2.5 or above, it will be good or great, but could also be lacking.

I hope this helps you all to understand the method to my madness.

---BIGmike, over and out---

Edited by - BIGmike on Jan 19 2002

BIGmike
B-I-G-m-i-k-e

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Posted - Dec 20 2001 : 12:45AM
Anal888
Member

New England
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Posted - Jan 1 2002 : 7:36AM
Mike,

Your reviews are first rate. I just purchased based on one of your reviews.

Detailed stuff is good in reviews. I want to know whether something is what I am looking for or not. Often times the promotional language from the producer is all that is available and that is written to sell the product. Too many times it does not accurately describe what the movie actually is.

I have spent money ordering something that I thought was one thing (based on promotional language) and found out that was just hype and the DVD was lame.

Another thing that I like about your reviews is that you let me decide whether or not I like something based on a description of what is happening in the movie. I don't like reviews where people try to tell me what I will and will not like.

Thanks and keep up the good work and we'll keep reading! Putting the time in as you do to write a detailed review is great - instead of just typing a couple of lines about something. :)

BIGmike
B-I-G-m-i-k-e

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Posted - Jan 19 2002 : 12:53PM
I finally reviewed two other DVDs that I felt deserved an OVERALL RATING OF 5.0:

Everybody Wants Some
Snake Pit

After exchanging emails with another member, I just had to buy the Everybody Wants Some DVD and I'm glad I did. I also reviewed the other two "Everybody Wants Some" DVDs, for all those who love all-girl all-anal action.

Snake Pit I bought because I like Gregory Dark's style.

-I've only only reviewed 14 DVDs, out of 81, that I felt deserved a 5.0

---I'd rather be anywhere but here, but I’m here and not anywhere---


Edited by - BIGmike on Feb 3 2002

BIGmike
B-I-G-m-i-k-e

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Posted - Feb 3 2002 : 4:52PM
Just to let everyone know, I have about 14 more DVDs to review.

I haven't been on my computer that much lately, so in a couple of days I should have quite a few reviews done.

---I'd rather be anywhere but here, but I’m here and not anywhere---

 
bjs
Member

NC
184 Posts
10/00
Posted - Feb 6 2002 : 12:04AM
Well Mike its obvious that you have many fans. I too enjoy your reviews even though I may differ on the style sometimes. No matter I appreciate the effort.
BIGmike
B-I-G-m-i-k-e

2335 Posts
3/01
Posted - Feb 6 2002 : 12:35AM
thank you,

And in reply to the other forum, I will try to give a little less play-by-play.
Example:
I'll list who gets done and by whom, without going into too much exhaustive detail. I'll try to keep it short and the to the point (much like my review of Mission to Uranus).

I'll do some commenting on performers looks, attitudes, and overall performance.

I will also give more opinions on the directing and try to pick out flaws. Give more of my impression of the film.

-afterall, I aim to please. I want people to take with them, from my reviews, the satisfaction that I provided the neccessary info to make a great purchase.

I will not totally change my way of reviewing, but I will take constructive criticism. Which I have recieved a bit of lately. So let me know what you'll think about my new reviews.

---I'd rather be anywhere but here, but I’m here and not anywhere---

tricia_devereaux
Evil Angel DVD

Patience is a virtue, but who wants to be virtuous?
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Posted - Feb 6 2002 : 1:04AM
Mike-
if you could add in those things to your reviews, they would be near perfect.

A person can skip through the play-by-play if they don't like it. But they rely on someone who's actually seen the video to know if the people are energetic, good looking. And you can add your opinions to the facts. i.e.: I didn't particularly find Jane Doe very attractive because I don't go for the silicone look. OR I love hard anal sex, and these girls obviously do too.

BIGmike
B-I-G-m-i-k-e

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3/01
Posted - Feb 6 2002 : 4:22PM
Thank you for the positive feedback. I will have a new system of review style, COMING SOON!

I'll put play-by-play (abbreviated)
I'll put more of my likes and dislikes
I'll do more commenting on the directors abilities.
and a whole lot more stuff, which I will work out when I do my next reviews.

This way "raincoaters" will get to read the action, to decide based on that.

Those who want opinions, I will throw a bunch more in, on whether or not the DVD is worth it. And I will comment more on the sex, facial expressions, energy, etc...

Let me know, through email or post in here, if you like my new style.

---I'd rather be anywhere but here, but I’m here and not anywhere---

BIGmike
B-I-G-m-i-k-e

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Posted - Feb 8 2002 : 5:14PM
Okay, let me know...
(another two reviews deserving of a 5.0:)

Heavy Metal
Whack Attack 12

(I gotta say, I definitely made a good purchase recently, picking up some great titles.)

Do you think these are a good reviews?

I will be testing out a few other other formats, so let me know.

---I'd rather be anywhere but here, but I’m here and not anywhere---

Edited by - BIGmike on Feb 9 2002

YogaGrrl
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Posted - Feb 8 2002 : 10:48PM
Hey, BIGmike!

Oops! I accidentally posted the link to your review on the interracial thread, completely forgetting your feedback thread here in the polls. It's okay, though, because people who are searching for interracial titles will be able to find Heavy Metal more easily now, and it sounds like a great DVD!

You've written 1 hex as many reviews as me, so I don't consider myself qualified to advise you on style. I did go back, though, and randomly read one of your reviews from about two weeks ago, so I could better see the differences. For what it's worth, I really like the change from scene breakdowns to scene highlights. I also think your subjective comments and insights are worth including, and I hope you continue to do so. It makes your reviews very interesting to read.

I'm actually quite glad that different reviewers have different styles, and I always read as many different opinions as I can find before I make my purchases.

BIGmike
B-I-G-m-i-k-e

2335 Posts
3/01
Posted - Feb 8 2002 : 11:46PM
YogaGrrl, no shame in self-promotion. That is why I included links to my highest rated reviews within this thread. I can say that my approach from my first review, to my middle reviews, to now; has changed. Hopefully for the better.

Thank you, I am trying out another format, which will be seen tomorrow, I give the scene breakdown (abbreviated), for the "raincoaters", but I also give my thoughts on the performances and so on, right after the breakdown.

I really enjoy positive feedback (or negative) whatever floats your boat. I hope I will get more feedback on my new approach.

---I'd rather be anywhere but here, but I’m here and not anywhere---

Janitor
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Posted - Feb 9 2002 : 10:47AM
I second that!

BIGmike, your reviews get better all the time. It's also nice to see you take some of the rude comments made in another thread and turn them into something positive. Thanks for all the work you put into your reviews. It's great to see people care about their work.

BIGmike
B-I-G-m-i-k-e

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3/01
Posted - Feb 9 2002 : 12:04PM
Well I must say thank you for the compliment, I am not a professional writer, nor do I plan to be. But I do like to review these DVDs. I am also not an expert on porn, though my knowledge is building. I truly love this as a hobby, plus it builds my typing shills (since I am going to a computer school soon, this could be of an advantage to me!).

I love feedback, that is the only way to learn how to improve.

---I'd rather be anywhere but here, but I’m here and not anywhere---

dumblonde
Senior Member

2352 Posts
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Posted - Feb 9 2002 : 1:14PM
I read your review of Heavy Metal, and I think the style is very good. I for one, don't care to have the sex acts broken down like a laundry list, the quality is much more important, and you conveyed this fine.
I just wish I had the time to read more, as well as the reviews of all the excellent writers here. I too enjoy the different styles, and my own reviews vary as much as the
flicks I've watched, it depends on my mood. I know myself,
if I try to keep a certain format, or worry over too many details, it becomes too 'job like'. I've tried to keep less
'me' out of my reviews to include more technical details,
and found this doesn't work for me.

Keep up the good work Mike (and everybody!)

 
BIGmike
B-I-G-m-i-k-e

2335 Posts
3/01
Posted - Feb 17 2002 : 9:29PM
Well, I've done it again, I reviewed another DVD I felt deserved an OVERALL RATING of 5.0:

Service Animals 4

A total of 17 out of 94 worthy of a 5.0


-Man, Joey Silvera is my favorite director!-

---I'd rather be anywhere but here, but I’m here and not anywhere---

tricia_devereaux
Evil Angel DVD

Patience is a virtue, but who wants to be virtuous?
4283 Posts
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Posted - Feb 18 2002 : 3:02AM
I really do like your new review style.

You make it easy for a person to pick out the stuff they like, whether it is play-by-play or comments about hotness and quality.

Keep up the great work!

Steve K.
Deactivated User

840 Posts
11/01
Posted - Feb 18 2002 : 9:54AM
Glad to see you liked Service Animals #4 also...I loved Hannah's scene.
bjs
Member

NC
184 Posts
10/00
Posted - Feb 18 2002 : 4:39PM
Mike-
Your newer reviews are are a big improvement. I know I gave you some shit about your previous style, but hopefully something good came out of it. Having the blow-by-blow followed by your opinion is a great combination. Thanks for listening, and for the time you take to post these reviews.
bjs
BIGmike
B-I-G-m-i-k-e

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3/01
Posted - Feb 18 2002 : 4:53PM
Giving what the people want, not just doing the reviews for the hell of it, is what I aim to do.

I have cut back on the play-by-play, because, well, I agree it is kinda boring to read. I still give what goes on in each scene, just not in so much f*cking detail.

-Glad you all like!-

Thank you all for the positive feedback, it's good to know I perform a good service for my fellow porn fans.

---I'd rather be anywhere but here, but I’m here and not anywhere---

BIGmike
B-I-G-m-i-k-e

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Posted - Mar 10 2002 : 6:06PM
It's March 10 and no new reviews by me since February 28.

well, just to update, I have about 20 reviews to do, so this should be a busy month.

I have four reviews done, but I am waiting for a while before I post em. So by the end of this week you should see a bunch of new reviews by me.

As always I appreciate any feedback....

email me or post here...

BIGmike
B-I-G-m-i-k-e

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3/01
Posted - Mar 17 2002 : 9:37AM
Well, I must say that Joey Silvera hit the nail on its head with this one: Runaway Butts 2

&

John Leslie totally shocked me today with Fresh Meat 4, which is the first film that he directed, that I gave an overall rating of a 5 to!

-I guess that the Fresh Meat series only has one strike against it from me, and I hope that it stays that way-

I still have so many more reviews to do, so be on the lookout.

And as always, I appreciate feedback...

-Thank you.

Edited by - BIGmike on Mar 17 2002

Steve K.
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840 Posts
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Posted - Mar 17 2002 : 7:01PM
well mike I usually do agree with you but Silvia's scene was the only good thing with FM #4.
female porn fan
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Posted - Mar 17 2002 : 8:25PM
Please keep "up" the good work Mike. I recently went to the pornshop w/ a list of your recommendations/reviews and was very happy w/ my purchases.
BIGmike
B-I-G-m-i-k-e

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Posted - Mar 17 2002 : 9:16PM
Please keep "up" the good work

No problem-O, glad I could help.

I didn't do any reviews for about two weeks, that I almost forgot the wording to my closing:

"Any questions, comments, or complaints about this review or my past reviews..."

-almost


 
BIGmike
B-I-G-m-i-k-e

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Posted - Mar 30 2002 : 7:56PM
I was gonna wait to post here, but seeing is how the one DVD I was waiting for doesn't play properly, I will post the link later, maybe.

So anyway, I will be reviewing a lot more DVDs, and thought I would update you all, if you care. If not I will still tell ya...

Ass Worship 2 is worthy of another overall 5.

and Flesh Hunter 2 is also worthy of a 5, but since it won't play the last fricken chapter on my DVD-ROM, I have decided to wait to review it/post the review, though the review is basically done.

---BIGmike, over and out!---

BIGmike
B-I-G-m-i-k-e

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Posted - Apr 1 2002 : 3:30PM
I am glad I got to play Flesh Hunter 2. Great film.

I also purchased Perverted Point of View 3 along with that, both were excellent.

Talk about going out with bang! The end of March saw me giving two DVDs directed by Jules Jordan an overall of a 5, as well as a 5 to a Diabolic DVD.

Great way to close out a month. Now let's see if April will bring more winners!?!


---BIGmike, over and out!---

BIGmike
B-I-G-m-i-k-e

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Posted - May 3 2002 : 2:13PM
Ana/Diabolic makes some of the best no-nonesense, straightforward fuck flicks. And I recently reviewed Down the Hatch 7, and thoroughly enjoyed every bit of it. The only problem is deciding which scene to watch, when I do "watch" it.

---BIGmike, over and out!---

BIGmike
B-I-G-m-i-k-e

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3/01
Posted - Jun 1 2002 : 9:42PM
Well, I know usually post reviews with an overall rating of 5, but since I reached 150 reviews, I decided to mention my 150th here, even though it may not have gotten a 5...

BIGmike's 150th Review is of Naughty College School Girls 17

I still have so many more reviews to go, so lookout, I'll be rounding 200 in no time.

---BIGmike, over and out!---

rieekan333
Member

388 Posts
3/02
Posted - Jun 2 2002 : 1:48AM
Congratulations BIGmike! You have a great review format and have covered a lot of titles, so that's a real service to ADTers. I only wish I had your success rate

Keep those reviews coming!

BIGmike
B-I-G-m-i-k-e

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3/01
Posted - Jun 20 2002 : 7:06PM
Jules Jordan has done it again with... Heavy Metal 2 ...this DVD earns another overall rating of a 5.

---BIGmike, over and out!---

BIGmike
B-I-G-m-i-k-e

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Posted - Jun 23 2002 : 8:16PM
Well, it finally happened, out of the 12 Red Light District DVDs that I've reviewed, I finally gave one an overall rating of a 5. That title is Rain Coater's Point of View, and let me tell ya, it was a tough decision. I was debating whether or not I should have deducted a half point because the title was misleading. But as you now know, I gave it the full 5.

I still have a whole lotta reviews to do...

As always... Let me know what you think about my reviews. (shameless stealing of a phrase found on most Elegant Angel releases.)

Do you like the direction my reviews are going in?


---BIGmike, over and out!---

fizzy
Member

Norway
97 Posts
6/02
Posted - Jun 24 2002 : 11:44AM
BIGmike:
I really like your reviews.
I usually buy DVD's by checking out who stars in a film.
So if i find a title with a perfomer i really like, i check out who has done reviews on that film, and i always choose you or Rogsreview first because you are very objective to how the film is. Most others talk shit about certain performers, i don't like that.
You never do that.
NuTTy BuDDy
Member

133 Posts
4/02
Posted - Jun 25 2002 : 6:23PM
Hey Fizzy, I happen to be one of those others haha. Mike's reviews do get a simple and effective point across though, good stuff.
lau-tsu
Member

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Posted - Jun 28 2002 : 9:39PM
Nothing but good feedback from over here BIGmike! Your reviews are thorough and informative. I especially like it when you get descriptive without making a judgement. You keep it positive. Keep up the good work.

And you respect the gape!

BIGmike
B-I-G-m-i-k-e

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Posted - Jun 28 2002 : 10:18PM
Thanks all, I still have quite a bit of reviews to do, but I've been busy...

fizzy... Most others talk shit about certain performers, i don't like that.

Niether do I. I try to always look for the best in a performer, even if I am not a fan of the person.


lau-tsu... And you respect the gape!

I love the gape and I have since I first saw a gape shot.


-I am glad that my reviews are informative, and that you all take the time to read them, and then make a decision based on the review. It's a great feeling to know that I, as well as every reviewer, provide a service for you all to make informative decisions.

---BIGmike, over and out!---

BIGmike
B-I-G-m-i-k-e

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Posted - Jun 30 2002 : 8:21PM
Un-Natural Sex 5, from Diabolic, closes out this month of reviews from me by recieving an overall rating of a 5.

---BIGmike, over and out!---

Edited by - BIGmike on Aug 31 2002

BIGmike
B-I-G-m-i-k-e

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Posted - Jul 5 2002 : 10:51AM
Since I unexpectantly got Flesh Hunter 2 yesterday, I decided that this would be the perfect time to go back and review the original Flesh Hunter.

I've said numerous times that if I get around to reviewing this DVD, I would give it a 5... and that's just what I did.


---BIGmike, over and out!---


Edited by - BIGmike on Aug 31 2002

BIGmike
B-I-G-m-i-k-e

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Posted - Jul 15 2002 : 5:48AM
Big Bottom Sadie deserved another five, even though the A/V quality was lacking; the film, the acting, and most important, the sex was great.


---BIGmike, over and out!---

Edited by - BIGmike on Aug 31 2002

BIGmike
B-I-G-m-i-k-e

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Posted - Jul 28 2002 : 9:32AM
Just Over Eighteen #3 was a lot better than the second volume.

I haven't gotten around to reviewing the second volume because I had to watch this one first, to see the incredibly cute Taylor Rain, and Sugar Kane, and a bunch of other newbies getting fucked. This one was very well done, and the bonus scenes were great as well.

I have a few more reviews to complete, to end this month of reviews. I have a feeling that there will be a few more fives to hand out.

---BIGmike, over & out!---

Manolo
Member

South America.
148 Posts
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Posted - Jul 28 2002 : 2:42PM
come on Bigmike! you are a GOOD reviewer, you don't need to pull a Steve K, giving 5s to dvds before even watching them ..credibility is what separates a good reviewer from a mediocre one.
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