"Top Performances" is a round-up of some of the best action of the late and legendary porn star Al Parker. Although it would be impossible to devote just one collection to Parker's prowess, it must be said that many of his most-talked about loops are here.
Broken up into several vignettes with groundbreaking Al and some of his co-stars, "Top Performances" is a very worthwhile collection, showcasing his affinity for deep-throating and intense (yet passionate) power-fucking. One of Parker's famous match-ups is taken from "Turned On." Early on at a bathhouse Parker and Sky Dawson pass each other and cruise, but are soon diverted. Parker finds a blond bottom in the bathroom stall and plows him then and there, while Sky finds his own cock worshipper. Still unsatisfied, Parker finds a horny trio and hungrily takes care of their leaky cocks, all bunched into a circle. Meanwhile, a handsome young man sits alone in the hot tub. The naked gentleman stands and steps out, turning his cheeks to face Al. Knowing a good thing when he sees it, Parker excuses himself, moves behind the standing stud, and thrusts his tongue into the upturned butt. The bottom seems to be loose from the hot water, and Parker is able to glide his uncut dick in easily. Of course, Parker pokes away, making love to the ass as only he could do. In a surprise twist, though, the whirlpool cutie turns into ... Sky Dawson, back arched, assuming the pose of his predecessor. Seeing that it is Sky, Al continues to bang away, while Dawson looks back with a sense of excitement and satisfaction as he is filled.
In another scene, an early-careered Parker, here with long flowing hair, has an encounter with hunky Justin Cade in the shower. The scene was apparently shot just as safer-sex messages got out, because Al places Saran Wrap on Justin's backside before darting in his tongue, and both men suck each other's cocks with rubbers on them. These two go at each with a flourish, before they fall into a bed and ravish each other, Al orally pleasing Justin's lanky torso. Putting on a glove, he works a few fingers into Justin's rear, before doing what he did best -- taking Justin's ass like a man possessed. This is an especially high-octane moment, fueled by the virility of both performers and the chemistry that allowed normal topman Cade to spread 'em wide.
Parker's run-in with James Williams is also one for the ages. Williams is a slim black man with a 13-inch piece of meat, savored slowly here by Al. Heck, Williams is so hung he is able to hunch forward himself and auto-fellate himself. Al eventually gets James on his back and opens his butt. In a compelling moment, showcasing Parker's insistence on pleasing his partner as well as himself, Al fucks James silly but still finds the energy to suck Williams at the same time.
Other loops include the famous construction site scene, where the legendary topman cuts himself and is attended to by a similarly looking and masculine co-worker. Of course, an arm massage leads to much more, capped by Parker's missionary mounting. When Al has plowed the co-worker's bum -- leading to a climax all over his chest -- the gentleman sticks a finger all the way inside Al's dangling foreskin while Al jerks off.
From "Turbo Charge" comes a pairing of Parker and 80s blond Butch Taylor. In the back of a van, these two uniformed men work free of their clothes. (Parker, in contrast to his early look, has much shorter hair and more kempt look here). There's not much suspense, mostly just a race to see how long it takes Butch's ass to be parted. When Taylor's pert little cheeks are ready, Parker fucks him from behind, then lifts his legs until they are both straight up, pointing to the ceiling, and finishes the job, much to his partner's vocal satisfaction. What they don't realize is that Justin Cade has been listening to the encounter on his radio back at the office, and can't help but whip out his own dick and stroke.
Closing "Top Performances" is another must-see scene, finding Al at home in his bed alone naked (now that's a shame!) fantasizing about an oral orgy. As he and three other erect men in the room mix and match, Al blows them all eventually, expertly taking their hardons to the root. The fantasy scene turns Al on so much that he bends his dick forward in his bed and is able to stick some of it in his own ass. Then he grabs those infamous balls of his and throws them in his hole afterwards. Parker is able to fist himself to a shower of jism as he continues to think of the action.
Perhaps a better work would have included harder-to-find moments, or those golden times when Parker willingly bottomed. But as it is, "Top Performances" is a solid salute to one of the greats.
DVD extras include digital remastering, chapter selections, no regional coding (playable worldwide) and trailers of other Surge releases.