Riley Steele Chic
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Release date:
April 14, 2009 -
Runtime:
2h 3m -
Cast:
Erik Everhard|James Deen|Mick Blue|Scott Nails|Zeina Heart|Danny Mountain|Celeste (III)|Tony DeSergio|Riley Steele|Capri Cavalli|Heather Vahn
Riley Steele Chic is an extremely-well shot, seven-scene, boy/girl, and couples-friendly flick directed by Celeste, one of Digital Playground's prominent contract directors. In it, adorable Riley Steele proves that she's got what it takes to succeed in the adult biz. Indeed, the mesmerizing blue-eyed blond appears to have taken lots of lessons from her Digital Playground big sister Jesse Jane. Both Riley's red-hot moves and her newly enhanced boobs are extremely reminiscent of superstar Jesse Jane. Who could argue with Riley emulating the best?
In addition to Riley Steele, Riley Steele Chic boasts a very beautiful cast of women. I really enjoyed the appearance and performances of Zeina Heart (Scene One), Capri Cavalli (Scene Three), and Heather Vahn (Scene Six). Devi Emmerson (Scene 4) is cute, but her solo scene goes nowhere.
Before writing another word, I want to make it clear that I am being critical of this movie only because I respect its director, Celeste, so much. Even though I'm criticizing this release from an aesthetic perspective, its production values are head-and-shoulders better than most movies released by most studios. However, I don't think it is up to Celeste's own personal standards.
Since the beginning of her directorial career, Celeste has been one of my favorite directors. I reviewed her first movie, The Story of J, and noted: "The Story of J is one of the most intriguing and erotic visual experiences in which I've had the pleasure to partake in perhaps eight to ten years. It marks the directorial debut of veteran pornstar Celeste (Bunny Luv) who may become, if this movie is a valid predictor, one of the most inspired directors in adult movies. Drawing heavily from the work of Michael Ninn (if you ever saw Sex, Sex 2, Latex or Shock you'll know what I mean--just look at the antique TV set pictured on the boxcover!), Celeste weaves a compelling and completely lucid tale without using one word!" I went on to applaud Celeste's creativity, her attention to detail, her use of extremely well-chosen music and props to tell her tale, and her aesthetic prowess.
Sadly, if Riley Steele Chic is any indicator, Celeste has lost some of her spark. Although the movie still shows her devotion to detail and highlights the videographic proficiency of Robby D., it is not creative...at all! In fact, it's rather trite. There's no story; there's a theme, but it is not fully developed by the sex scenes. There's music during the brief scene set-ups, but it is predictable and doesn't support the on-screen action or tell any sort of story. In short, although Riley Steele Chic was extremely well captured and edited, the movie is ordinary rather than extraordinary; mundane instead of memorable; porn for the buck, rather than for the art. It's below Celeste's capability!
One of the most disheartening aspects of Riley Steele Chic is the noteworthy lack of any coherent and developed theme. Let's start with the movie's title, Chic. Microsoft's internal dictionary defines this word as "fashionable style and elegance." Synonyms include: stylish, fashionable, well-dressed, attractive, elegant, well-groomed, modish, and well put together." Given this movie's name, I truly expected Riley Steele to appear in--and strip out of--fashionable and elegant attire. Not so, unless you count tattered blue jeans or ordinary bikinis as "stylish." "Chic" also means well groomed. Again, not so. Pubic-area stubble and pimple-covered buttocks are more the norm in this movie than excellent grooming.
I also expected some sort of story line related to Riley's style. Interestingly, a bit of such a theme does emerge prior to the first and fourth scenes...but is elsewhere absent. Two girls, Riley (prior to Scene One) and Devi Emmerson (prior to Scene Four) pose for a lecherous photographer who, in addition to snapping fashion shots, tries to coax the girls out of their clothes. Riley resists, but Devi strips and half-heartedly touches herself (calling it "masturbating" would be a stretch) for a few seconds before the action cuts to Scene Five. However, neither one of these scenarios develops into a sex scene. After Riley's refusal to strip for the camera, the video cuts to another totally unrelated girl (Zeina Heart) who is already (without introduction) enjoying foreplay with James Deen. Similarly, Devi's pre-empted masturbation scene leads to, well, nothing related to Devi. Instead, the video cuts to Riley and Danny Mountain making out.
Riley Steele Chic would have been a great movie had Celeste followed through on the theme she introduced at the beginning--in which Riley resists the photographer's sexual requests--and had Riley's inhibitions dissolve little-by-little as she posed for increasingly-erotic photo shoots. Maybe her first scene could have been masturbation; second girl/girl; and third boy/girl. If the movie had progressed along those lines, then Riley Steele Chic would be a worthy Celeste opus. As is stands, however, Riley Steele Chic is humdrum and feels like an amalgamation of unrelated scenes.
Bottom line? If you like Riley Steele (and who wouldn't) rent this movie to catch her very watchable scenes as well as the other delectable girls featured in Riley Steele Chic. But, the movie isn't a keeper.
Check out some photos of the girls in Riley Steele Chic here.
Pay particular attention to Riley Steele's pretty face and mesmerizing blue eyes. Enjoy!
Review
Note to readers: My reviews are provided in two parts. This webpage provides you with an overview of the scene's setup and action as well as my ratings for sex, video, audio, and production values. A separate Word document checklist details the foreplay activities, positions, pops, and features of each scene...as well as the calculation of each scene's ratings. The checklist for Riley Steele Chic can be downloaded here. You'll need a password. It's drjay2009.
Look for scenes and movies with a 4.5 or higher (A) sex rating and at least 4.0 (B) in video, audio, and production values. Those are my favorite scenes and I'm quite certain that you'll like them, too.
Scene 1
Scene Type: Boy/girl.
Performers: Zeina Heart, James Deen.
Scene Set-up/Plot/Scenario: During the opening credits, Riley Steele poses for a lecherous photographer who, in addition to attending to his job shooting fashion photographs of the rather recalcitrant Riley, tries to get her naked for his lens. The unseen photographer isn't at all successful as bored Riley resists him. For example, when he asks Riley if she touches herself, she replies: "Yes, but not for you." This low-energy and tedious photoshoot continues for a few minutes and then we're whisked away to a very attractive wood-floored living room that features a huge picture window overlooking a picture-postcard-perfect vista. When we arrive, exotic-looking brunette Zeina Heart and James Deen are standing in front of the window making out. They caress, kiss, fondle, and suckle each other for a bit and then move on to passionate cunnilingus, rimming, clit jacking, and superb fellatio. Vaginal sex soon follows as the couple enjoys four well-captured positions (see list below). I particularly enjoyed the emphasis on standing sex...in doggie, cowgirl, and reverse cowgirl. To conclude their pleasurable coupling, James shoots an enormous load of his semen onto Zeina's perfectly shaped butt cheeks. Then, the two kiss deeply to celebrate.
Foreplay: Kissing, caressing/groping, body licking, tit sucking and squeezing, hair pulling, handjob, fellatio, jaw breakers, stringers, balls gobbling, cunnilingus, clit jacking, rimming.
Vaginal Positions: Reverse cowgirl, standing doggie, standing cowgirl, standing reverse cowgirl.
Anal Positions: None.
Girl cums: Yes.
Pop: Exterior ass.
Sex rating: 4.40
Video rating: 4.50
Audio rating: 4.00
Production values rating: 3.80
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Scene 2
Scene Type: Boy/girl.
Performers: Riley Steele, Mick Blue.
Scene Set-up/Plot/Scenario: In elegant black-and-white video, Riley, dressed in high-heeled shoes and tattered blue-jeans shorts that leave nothing to the imagination, rolls around on her bed, caresses herself, poses seductively, and shares intense eye contact with us. Too soon, I think, the video cuts to color as Mick Blue joins Riley in bed and strokes her curvy ass and pretty thighs with his lucky hands while she erotically undulates her hot little body. Of course, Riley's mouth, nicely-enhanced tits, pussy, and asshole get plenty of attention by Mick as he kisses and/or suckles them with his greedy mouth. Pulse-quickening foreplay intensifies as the couple enjoys cunnilingus, finger-fucking, masturbation, and fellatio. Once Mick and Riley's juices are flowing a full speed, they move on to vaginal sex in cowgirl, mish, and spoon. To finish this fine scene, Mick pounds Riley's vagina until he can no longer hold back. Then, he pulls out and splatters her undulating belly with repeated ejaculations of semen. Then, Riley sucks Mick's cock dry.
Foreplay: Striptease, caressing/groping, kissing, body licking, masturbation, tit sucking and squeezing, hair pulling, fellatio, deep-throat, cunnilingus, two-finger-fucking, clit jacking, rimming.
Vaginal Positions: Missionary, cowgirl, spoon.
Anal Positions: None.
Girl cums: Yes.
Pop: Exterior belly.
Sex rating: 4.55
Video rating: 4.50
Audio rating: 4.00
Production values rating: 3.70
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Scene 3
Scene Type: Boy/girl.
Performers: Capri Cavalli, Tony DeSergio.
Scene Set-up/Plot/Scenario: Dressed in a few scraps of cloth that wouldn't clothe a beetle, luscious Capri Cavalli poses erotically for us as she shows off her fine assets--butt, pussy, belly, tits, and face. She also caresses herself and maintains intense eye contact with us as we savor her gorgeous body. She even kneels on all fours for us while looking directly into our eyes through the camera lens. In due course, Tony joins Capri and runs his lucky hands over her stunningly-perfect and gooseflesh-covered ass cheeks. The couple spends some time kissing and caressing each other and then Capri unbuttons Tony's pants so that she can stroke and gorge herself on his hugely-erect rod. Without benefit of cunnilingus, the couple moves on to sex and enjoys three vaginal positions (see list below). As always, reverse cowgirl is the best-looking position. Capri, in particular, looks exceptionally fine as she and Tony fuck each other frantically in reverse (both Tony and Capri do their share of the in-and-out action). After Capri has a palpable orgasm in spoon, the action cuts to the pop as Tony towers over Capri, who kneels on the hardwood floor beneath him and gazes up longingly at him. Tony jacks himself until he splatters Capri's smiling face and fills her mouth with his seed. He mouth filled with cum, Capri looks at us triumphantly as she erotically licks the tip of his still-dripping cock.
Foreplay: Erotic dancing, mutual stripping, kissing, caressing/groping, titty sucking and squeezing, hair pulling, handjob, fellatio, jaw breakers, stringers, clit jacking.
Vaginal Positions: Reverse cowgirl, standing doggie, spoon.
Anal Positions: None.
Girl cums: Repeatedly.
Pop: Open mouth.
Sex rating: 3.85
Video rating: 5.00
Audio rating: 3.50
Production values rating: 3.70
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Scene 4
Scene Type: Solo
Performers: Devi Emmerson
Scene Set-up/Plot/Scenario: Ironically, the best scene setup in Riley Steele Chic is coupled with the least effective sex scene. Actually, calling it a "sex scene" is quite a bit of a stretch. Like Riley Steele, during the opening credits of the movie, Devi stands before a lecherous fashion photographer who is able to coax Devi into dancing somewhat seductively, get her out of her clothes, and convince her to start masturbating during this short and incomplete scene. Sadly, just as Devi gets down to business, the scene inexplicably ends. Too bad, since Devi is a very lovely girl (be sure to look at her photo here).
Foreplay: Striptease, interview, erotic dancing, masturbation, tit sucking.
Vaginal Positions: None.
Anal Positions: None.
Girl cums: No.
Pop: NA.
Sex rating: 3.10
Video rating: 4.50
Audio rating: 4.00
Production values rating: 3.70
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Scene 5
Scene Type: Boy/girl.
Performers: Riley Steele, Danny Mountain.
Scene Set-up/Plot/Scenario: Dressed in tattered jeans shorts and matching top, Riley poses erotically for us in several locations in a beautiful home. She teases us with glimpses of her fine body and strokes her jeans-clad pussy a bit. Then, she joins Danny Mountain in bed. The two kiss noisily and passionately and then aggressive Riley straddles Danny to "pin down" her man. She also humps his jeans-imprisoned cock before releasing it from captivity for a first-class and spit-lubricated hand/blowjob. Foreplay intensifies to include 69 and cunnilingus. Then, Riley mounts and fucks Danny in reverse cowgirl, the first of several vaginal positions they enjoy during the next few minutes (see list below). Continuing the first-class sexual techniques she displayed in Scene Two, Riley gives Danny a hell of a fine--and very enthusiastic--romp. In doing so, she gives both Danny and herself immeasurable pleasure. To conclude the scene, Riley gives Danny an outstanding handjob that brings him close to ejaculation. At the last second, he takes over and jacks his high-velocity and voluminous load into Riley's wide-open mouth and onto her oh-so-pretty face. Riley, good girl that she is, sucks and milks him dry and then swallows.
Foreplay: Kissing, caressing/groping, humping, hair pulling, mutual stripping, handjob, fellatio, cunnilingus, 69.
Vaginal Positions: Missionary, cowgirl, reverse cowgirl, kneeling doggie, spoon, on-her-side, on-her-belly.
Anal Positions: None.
Girl cums: Yes.
Pop: Open mouth; she swallows.
Sex rating: 4.45
Video rating: 4.50
Audio rating: 3.50
Production values rating: 3.70
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Scene 6
Scene Type: Boy/girl.
Performers: Heather Vahn, Scott Nails.
Scene Set-up/Plot/Scenario: Heather Vahn, another beauty (be sure to look at her photos here, stands before a bathroom mirror, primps her hair, brushes her teeth, and admires her fine shape clad in a clingy brief blouse and tattered blue jeans (again...what's with the torn jeans in this movie?). As Heather finishes up, Scott joins her in the bathroom, caresses and gropes her still-dressed rock-hard body, kisses her mouth, peels off her tight clothes, and then feasts on her tasty vagina while she coos and undulates her body with delight. Scott, too, truly enjoys eating Heather's pussy and his cock rises so hard and tall that he doesn't even need fellatio before plunging into her in mish while she lays back on the bathroom vanity. During the next few minutes, Heather and Scott happily and enthusiastically fuck each other vaginally in reverse and standing doggie. Whenever she's in a position to do so, Heather uses extremely sexy moves to do the fucking. And, she responds fervently to Scott's thrusts, too. To conclude this fulfilling scene, Heather jacks Scott's cock until he pops all over her hand and his own belly. Then, she sucks and milks him dry.
Foreplay: Striptease, caressing/groping, mutual stripping, kissing, tit squeezing, cunnilingus, clit jacking.
Vaginal Positions: Missionary, reverse cowgirl, standing doggie.
Anal Positions: None.
Girl cums: Yes.
Pop: She jacks him off onto her hands and his belly.
Sex rating: 4.40
Video rating: 4.50
Audio rating: 4.00
Production values rating: 4.10
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Scene 7
Scene Type: Boy/girl
Performers: Riley Steele, Erik Everhard.
Scene Set-up/Plot/Scenario: Scene Seven, the highest-rated scene in Riley Steele Chic, begins as Riley, seated on a sheet-covered couch (to protect it from the biologicals that will soon stain everything) and dressed in--again--tattered blue jeans and matching gold bra and panties, poses and pouts erotically for us. As always, Riley looks very fine, especially when she spreads and strokes her pussy lips with her spit-lubricated fingers. In due course, Riley rolls over onto her belly and undulates her sexy body as Erik joins her and caresses, kisses, and licks her barely-clad ass cheeks. Erik's worship of Riley's body soon expands to include her luscious lips, sensuous tongue, bare shoulders, ripe breasts, juicy pussy, and shapely butt cheeks. He even rims her asshole while she giggles with delight. Erik further inflames Riley's lust by giving her orgasm-inducing cunnilingus. Of course, Riley repays Erik by giving him greedy and enthusiastic deep-throat-intensive fellatio that features stringers and jawbreakers. Obviously, the blowjob drives Erik wild! But, he gets even more inflamed when he gets to fuck Riley's big boobs. Before moving on to sex, Erik takes another copious mouthful of Riley's girl juice and then hoists her into the air for standing cowgirl sex! As the scene unfolds, Riley and Erik enjoy vaginal sex in several positions (see list below). Throughout the scene, Riley continues to display the white-hot moves I've mentioned before in this review. Wait until you see her toss her hot little body up and down on Erik's dick while they fuck in standing cowgirl! After Riley has a particularly intense orgasm in reverse cowgirl, she steps off of Erik and then sucks and milks his dick until he nears ejaculation. Then, to prolong the ecstasy, Erik takes one more voyage into Riley's vagina as he fucks her wildly while she lies on her side. Then, he pulls out and, without needing to stroke his cock at all, he unloosens his load into Riley's open mouth and onto her proud tits. Riley licks Erik's still-quivering tip, sucks him dry, and, like a good girl, swallows. Nice scene!
Foreplay: Striptease, caressing/groping, kissing, body licking, spanking, tit squeezing and fucking, hair pulling, handjob, fellatio, deep-throat, jaw breakers, stringers, cunnilingus, finger-fucking, clit jacking, rimming.
Vaginal Positions: Missionary, cowgirl, reverse cowgirl, kneeling doggie, standing cowgirl, on-her-side.
Anal Positions: None.
Girl cums: Often.
Pop: Open mouth; she swallows.
Sex rating: 4.75
Video rating: 4.50
Audio rating: 3.50
Production values rating: 4.00
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Extras
The DVD-9 disc that I reviewed contains a full-motion chapter selector, multiple chapters per scene, a four-minute slide show accompanied by music, a manually controlled photo gallery (same images as the slide show), trailers for eight Digital Playground releases, and a 10-minute behind-the-scenes featurette (BTS). The BTS primarily highlights Digital Playground's contract girl Riley Chic (but also devotes some time to the other girls, too) and includes impromptu interviews, funny behind-the-camera looks at the taping of the movie, close-up video of the girls' fine mostly-naked bodies, off-camera tomfoolery, bloopers, and still photo shoot video. This selection of Extras is slightly below average in today's marketplace. Two and one-half stars.
Final Thoughts
The best things about Riley Steele Chic include:
Riley Steele Chic could have been better if:
Things I didn't like about Riley Steele Chic include:
Recap
Overall sex rating: 4.21
Overall video rating: 4.57
Overall audio rating: 3.79
Production values rating: 3.81