Packed with more romance than a five-dollar Valentine's Day card at Hallmark (but not nearly as sappy), the all-duo "Pillow Talk 1," from George Duroy and Marty Stevens, offers up lovemaking (not just hot sex) at its best.
The title is accurate as well. Skating along the thin edge between just provocative and filthy dirty, the Eastern European-language dialogue between the pairs in each scene is sizzling, and it isn't just confined to preliminaries, with some of the best words of love being uttered in the middle of vigorous sucking and fucking. But, then, I don't know the language, so I have to rely on subtitles for the interpretation of what's actually being said. For all I know the dudes are whispering their grocery lists to each other -- but I sincerely doubt that.
For his dynamite performances in the opener (in the bottom role) and a second scene (where he smoothly makes the transition to top), elfin blond Josh Elliott easily grabs the "Romeo of the Year" award, but that doesn't mean that the rest of the cast any less ardent -- they're just not onscreen as much, and not as versatile. Each scene takes the Bel Ami path to eventually explosive orgasms: kissing, blowjobs and, ultimately, heavy-duty fucking, all of it distinguished by top-notch production values.
Josh's partner in the opener is the beautiful Marc Vidal, and the two make not only a believable couple but also a stunning one. A gauzy canopy over the bed adds to the romantic setting and at times the dudes are filmed through it. A nearby mirror works well, too, reflecting the action when Marc slides into Josh in the scissor position. Later, Josh perches on Marc's long meat and rides it, and the camera manages some amazingly well-captured angles of the fuck. The action builds to a couple of massive cum-shots, with Marc's load coating Josh's lower belly and then Marc giving Josh a handjob that results in big creamy globs of spunk from Josh.
Each sex scene is introduced by a brief montage of non-sexual activity between the guys, and the next scene is a memorable romp on the beach featuring brunet stunners Danny Saradon and Renato Amoroso, who wear very revealing bathing suits. Danny and Renato go back to their room for a more carnal, totally naked romp. The result is a thriller, with intense and intimate performances from each stud, and sex banter that brings the action to an even higher level of eroticism. Highlights include a very attentive blowjob, with Renato's tongue and lips driving Danny to a big, wet pop-shot. Renato then takes Danny's hole (best view: in profile, as Danny bends over a chair), his reward for a suck-job well done. Renato's blast of cream travels all the way up Danny's spine when he gushes.
The next scene brings Josh back and pairs him this time with mop-topped lover Troy Allen. These golden studlets cavort with a bit more playfulness than some of their co-stars, providing a feel of sexual discovery that is both erotic and amusing. Of the two, Josh is the more learned in the sensual arts, which he expertly demonstrates by flicking Troy's tawny nipples while stroking Troy's uncut cock, leaning in for the occasional kiss. Later, Troy's facial expressions are exquisite, a combination of surprise and delight, as Josh teasingly works over his asshole, balls and cock. Troy may be a tyro, but he is a very willing (and flexible) student. Splaying his legs wide to allow Josh maximum entry to his furry pucker, Troy bottoms like a natural, easily taking all Josh can dish out dishes out in a long, always compelling fuck scene that ends with two explosive shots.
It's hard to say which is more picturesque in the scene that follows: a stunningly beautiful infinity pool, or Tommy Hansen and Ethan Clarke splashing around fully naked in it. Tommy and Ethan are easily the most energetic studs in this cast, and their scene together delivers action that rockets along at a breakneck pace. Even so, the dudes manage some great patter and even laughs as Ethan pounds into Tommy's waiting hole. Tommy then rather athletically impales himself on Ethan's thick rod, and Ethan pile drives upward, spearing Tommy with rapid and forceful thrusts. All of this is beautifully captured with artful camerawork. These two studs are far from done with fucking at that point, and there are still more great verbal exchanges between them ("Would you like to fuck Brad Pitt?" for one, which is one of the most rhetorical questions I've ever heard) until the scene ends with gushes from each.
The finale unites Brandon Manilow and Liam Phoenix, who tease each other about who is the wildest before proving for the lens that it's irrefutably a clear tie. Brandon takes the lead in the action, diving on Liam's hard, juicy uncut rod for a long, masterful tonguing that segues to a 69. "You're not A devil, you're THE devil," Brandon then growls as he fucks Liam doggy. It's not an exaggeration: Liam's upturned, curvy ass provides irresistible temptation (not that Brandon is trying to ward it off), and Brandon plows it furiously with fast-driving strokes no matter what position the two take. The culmination of this sizzler is an open-mouthed cum-shot, with Liam's tongue getting creamed by Marc's load. Then Liam leans in to mouth the head of Liam's cock, tasting the last remaining drops of cream that nestle in the folds of Marc's foreskin.
The sex is thrilling, the models spectacular, but what distinguishes "Pillow Talk 1" is a rare sense of sexual playfulness and intimate eroticism, a balm to those of us who, once in a while, enjoy a little romance.
DVD features: Chapters (by scene and sex act); English subtitles; trailers; and no regional coding (playable worldwide).
A DVD Review by Martin Cox