I guess this is David Stanley's first Wicked movie. I find it interesting that they made him debut with no contract girls in the cast. Perhaps more interesting (to some) is that Nicole Sheridan has two b/g scenes in which Voodoo is nowhere to be seen. And Voodoo has a non-Nicole scene. Is this a new development? I don't think I've seen them apart in years.
Bottom line, I thought it was very good. Lots of dialogue, nice character exploration, almost no "groan" moments.
Pros: Well-acted by most of the cast, with Nicole carrying the movie. Kimberly Kane is quite good in a medium-sized supporting role.
Kperv should like the return of Nicole's rainbow-striped panties. They get very good play during her blowjob scene with Voodoo.
Nice supporting cast. I enjoyed my first exposure to Justine Joli.
Cons: I don't know what Stanley's doing with the varying picture quality, with some shots in raw-looking video. I'm sure there's some thematic point, but it was lost on me.
Stanley's rep for sex scenes is decidedly mixed, and that's borne out here. I didn't recognize Eva Angelina in her scene, partly because of warbrobe and makeup issues, but mostly I think that indicates that Stanley hasn't displayed the character sufficiently. You have to let us see her. The scene, which is actually good and vigorous, ends with what seems to be a pretty massive double load on her face. But I think we actually aren't shown Evan Stone's half of it happening, and the whole denouement is shown from one low-angle view that's mostly chin and boobs. We never get a good look at her kisser, and what's the point of a facial then?
Wrapping up: It's strange, I've only seen four or five David Stanley movies, even though I think I've liked every one. I guess Vivid casting and technical issues have kept me away. But now that he's with Wicked, there's a good chance I see all his movies from here on out.
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