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Director:  Michael Raven

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Starring:  Stormy Daniels  Voodoo 

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Starring:  Stormy Daniels  Tony DeSergio 

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Starring:  Stormy Daniels  Roxy DeVille 

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Starring:  Gianna Lynn  Randy Spears 

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BOUND to be a classic!

By Diesel
For the past ten years or so, Wicked Pictures has always impressed me with their high production standards, impossibly gorgeous contract stars, and cinematic ambitions. Most of their products are just flat-out terrific like THE ACCIDENTAL HOOKER starring Kaylani Lei, while others are just merely very good such as JULIA ANN HARDCORE, and some are truly forgettable (you know which ones). However, very few of their shot-on-video features have truly grabbed my attention and left a long-lasting impression on my jaded, smut-weary soul, until BOUND, a Michael Raven flick starring Stormy Daniels. Quite simply, I loved this movie, and believe that it deserves to become a classic, ranking among John Leslie's best VCA titles from the late eighties and nineties and Paul Thomas's many memorable works for Vivid. While I don't believe it is a perfect porno flick, BOUND has so many strong elements going for it that I'm sorry I missed it when it was released early last year on standard DVD.

Though the title (and indeed, the Behind The Scenes featurette, which places considerable emphasis on the fetish gear and set-ups) suggests bondage and submission, only half the scenes actually demonstrate this type of conduct. Really, BOUND refers to the literal and emotional trappings of Stormy's character, who goes from being a -using hooker looking for her next hit, to a well-kept woman of wealth and a pampered lifestyle. Don't pick up BOUND expecting a non-stop assortment of whips, dips, chains and chips, because the movie goes way beyond that superficial theme. In fact, after an introductory flashback sex scene between Stormy (playing Lily) and Voodoo (playing a fellow crack addict), the movie spends a good amount of time on the main character who is rescued by a rich old guy played by Dave Cummings, a longtime performer who makes Randy West look like a teenager.

Michael Raven is restrained enough in his storytelling to avoid any obvious Anna Nicole Smith jokes and instead portrays their relationship as one of mutual true love. (However, Miss Daniels apparently doesn't love her co-star enough to have actual graphic sex with him; instead, we get a few brief seconds of her mounting and cuddling with him when they consummate their marriage.) Even though there is very little onscreen time shared between Lily and her svengali, Stormy and Dave work well together and even a cynic like me was able to buy their relationship within the context of the movie. From the beginning, the story is narrated primarily by Stormy, but we also get the occasional voice-over by her leading man, which is a bit awkward but explains his state of mind (a cheap device, but necessary for audiences who don't read anything beyond romance novels).

After a montage of her happy life together with Mr. Cummings (he showers her with gifts and she embraces him warmly) Stormy eventually becomes a widow, and it's up to her husband's "advisor" played by Tony DeSergio (think of him as a consiglieri a la Tom Hayden from THE GODFATHER), to take the blonde goddess out of her grief and back into the real world. There is some muddled morality at play here, since Lily is portrayed as an ongoing victim of one situation or another. She regrets her shady past, but at the same time bemoans her privileged existence (though I gotta tell ya, loafing around in an opulent mansion sure seems to be a lot more pleasant than walking the rainy streets and staying in sleazy hotels). I'm not sure how much sympathy we're supposed to have towards a gorgeous young woman with a monster bank account lamenting the loss of her identity, but there it is...

Anyhow, DeSergio's reputation as an adviser to Miss Daniels doesn't work quite so well at first. He takes her to a sex club where blonde Diana Doll (a real looker who I was waiting, in vain, to see paired with Stormy) and brunette Roxy DeVille are pleasing Jay Huntington and Marcus London. They suck their guys off, then switch partners when it comes time to fuck. It's a really enjoyable foursome, despite the lack of any dual action oral, and the absence of extended lesbian interaction between the girls. Condoms are used in this scene, and throughout the movie, which doesn't make me jump for joy, but at least we're treated to a few facials and oral cumshots.

Stormy isn't exactly warm to the idea of having a sexual free-for-all, but she is hot and bothered enough to let her fantasies get the best of her. A dream sequence where Stormy is giving a long, luscious blowjob to Tony is presented next, and it sparkles - literally. She is wearing more diamonds than Zsa-Zsa (or is it Eva?) Gabor, and the lighting effects illuminate our starlet's beautiful face. There's nothing quite like seeing Stormy up close with a dick in her sexy, hungry mouth. The two main characters don't have actual have intercourse until the end of the movie, but this sequence serves as a great prelude.

Eventually, we see Stormy becoming less resistant to Tony's influence. He escorts her to a big bondage party, where she gets all nice and comfortable on a couch with Roxy DeVille. (Of course, there's a reason why Miss DeVille keeps reappearing in Stormy's life.) In the background, performers like Chavon Taylor, Naomi Cruz and Anglie Savage are indulging in acts of domination and submission with other guys, lending a very active ambience to Stormy and Roxy's affair. Here, the production really shines, because despite the obviously limited budget, the director makes good use of props and other novelties, such as projecting videos on a wall, amidst all the carnal commotion to make the event feel larger than life. The attention to the surrounding details really make this scene stand out.

Shortly afterwards, Roxy and Tony have a heated tryst (following a heated discussion which naturally hints that Mr. DeSergio may have impure motivations in courting the merry widow) in the middle of a hallway, and we get some terrific shots of leggy Roxy getting banged doggy-style while standing up before getting slimed in the mouth. The same goes for a quickie between Randy Spears and Gianna Lynn, which is held at a dinner table after Mr. Spears explains how Miss Lynn is contracted to being his slave. These events inevitably lead Stormy into submitting to Tony's will and therefore becoming part of his ultimate plan. There is a conflict towards the end where Miss Daniels confronts him, and then the movie concludes on a bittersweet note. Tony makes the grand statement, "in love, nothing can be taken, it must be given" which appears to be borrowed from the original tag-line to THE GODFATHER, PART III : "Real power can't be given, it must be taken." Either way, the sentiment sums up the storyline nicely and then the movie fades to black before the credits roll.

If anything, this movie once again demonstrates that Stormy Daniels is one of porn's exceptional talents. I've seen her work behind the camera in the lesbian-teemed PREDATOR flicks, and of course I was smitten by her in OPERATION DESERT STORMY. Here, however, she proves herself to be a very capable actress, and gives BOUND a verisimilitude which overcomes some of the storyline absurdities and characterization inconsistencies. While most adult actresses feel compelled to exaggerate their body language or yell their dialogue as an expression of emotion, Stormy keeps herself in control. During times when called upon to respond awkwardly or with some hesitant - particularly where she acquiesces to the influence of Tony DeSergio - she does so without resorting to contrived theatrics. Kudos also to her leading man for creating a sympathetic character and for some fine acting on his part. Roxy DeVille also deserves a nod for delivering lines which come across as convincing, even though the rehearsals (as seen during the Behind The Scenes footage) suggested otherwise.

Video and audio are as good as other Wicked Blu-rays I've reviewed, which is to say that the quality is excellent. This kind of movie demands to be shown off in the best home video format imaginable. Incidentally, I finally read fellow ADS Reviewer Spooky's review of the standard DVD shortly after drafting mine...and it's clear that not all great minds think alike, but that's what accounts for misery, dissension and war, right? Still, I am disappointed to find out that not all of the extras available on the DVD made it to Blu-ray, including some extended footage of Stormy's tryst with Voodoo and of the bondage party. I would have gladly sacrificed the trailers and photo gallery to see more of what's been excised from the main feature.

If not for the reduction of extras, BOUND on Blu-ray would have easily earned a five-star rating across the board. But my complaint is compared to the quality of the main feature. BOUND is definitely a keeper.

Bound To Disappoint Many Bondage Fans

By Spooky
At first glance, porn fans might think Bound has Wicked contract star Stormy Daniels exploring the kinky world of BDSM. But the fact of the matter is that this is more of a couples' film with Ms. Daniels only testing the waters of bondage, rather than diving into them. So for those hoping to see a lot of whips and chains, this title is "bound" to disappoint.

Stormy plays a character named Lily who, as the movie opens, is a down-on-her-luck waitress who gets fired after a customer slaps her on the ass and she retaliates by throwing a glass of water in his face. But Lily has more problems than just being out of work...she sells her body for extra cash in the evenings and has a nasty habit. Then some creep tries to her in a phone booth, but Lily is saved by an elderly man (Dave Cummings) who happened to be at the diner when Lily was fired and saw what happened to her.

Cummings' character is also filthy rich, and he takes Stormy in, getting her off the and falling in love with her at the same time. It's a mutual feeling, and soon the two are married. But cancer strikes Cummings and it isn't long before he's passed on, leaving his wealth behind to Stormy. Still, Stormy's character falls into a depression, not sure what to do with the rest of her life.

That's where Garret (Tony DeSergio) enters the picture. Garret was a loyal friend and employee of Cummings' character, and convinces Stormy to go out one evening with him. The two wind up at a club where Roxy DeVille starts to hit on Stormy, and she's immediately repulsed by it. But Stormy also finds herself becoming more and more attracted to Tony, and the two begin a relationship with one another.

It's at this point in Bound that Stormy discovers Tony's interest in the bondage lifestyle. She becomes fascinated with the idea of totally submitting, and when they have a dinner party where Randy Spears shows them his total dominance over Gianna Lynn, Stormy decides to sign a "slave contract" for Tony, totally turning herself and everything she owns over to him. You can probably guess where the movie goes from there.

Although there's not much in terms of actual bondage in Bound, the sex scenes aren't half bad. Stormy participates in four of the movie's scenes, including a scene with Voodoo at the beginning, a blowjob-only dream sequence with Tony; a girl/girl scene with Roxy that only has Roxy licking and fingering Stormy with no reciprocation on her part, and a closing scene with Tony where Stormy is wearing the collar, chain and outfit she graces the box cover with. But it's actually a pair of other scenes that provide the hottest sex in Bound. There's a great scene at about the mid-way point of the film where Roxy teases Tony about being in love with Stormy, and then aggressively has sex with him. The "slave" scene between Randy and Gianna is also a nice one, due to an impressive pop-shot that Mr. Spears unloads onto Gianna's tongue and chin at the conclusion.

I won't spoil the ending to Bound other to say that it's rather preposterous. The main character's actions don't make any sense, while the movie seems to be asking us to sympathize with another character that we should have no sympathy for.

Extras on the DVD include an extended version of the scene between Stormy and Voodoo, as well as about 80 seconds worth of deleted footage from the bondage party that Stormy attends in the movie. There's also the Stormy/Penny Flame pairing from Predator II: The Return as a bonus scene; a 29-minute Behind The Scenes featurette; slide shows; star stats; 9 trailers for other Wicked releases; and other promotional materials.

Bound is not a bad movie, especially if you want to introduce your significant other to the idea of bondage, but from a storytelling aspect it won't go down as one of Stormy's more memorable titles. The sex is good enough here for me to give it a marginal recommendation - but be sure to rent it or take a look on VOD before buying, unless you're a Stormy Daniels completist.

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Synopsis:

Lily's (Stormy Daniels) passionless existence comes to an immediate end with the death of her elderly husband. Even though she finds herself surrounded by the riches he has willed to her, Lily yearns for more, but more what? Enter Garrett (Tony DeSergio), her late husband's confidant. His intensity and desire excite Lily beyond her wildest imagination, making her feel alive for the first time in more than a decade. He leads Lily on a journey into the erotic worlds of the forbidden and taboo, where she explores decadent fantasies that push her sexual limits. Does Garrett have what it takes to master Lily and bind her into the ultimate submission? Or does he have a more sinister plan in the works? One thing is certain: they will both learn a lesson in sacrifice and what it means to be bound by love. Join award winning director Michael Raven and writer/performer Stormy Daniels as they guide you into the complex world of love and greed as they experience the dynamics of master and slave.

Running Time:
1 hrs. 44 mins.
Release Year:
2008
Released:
Jul 02 2008
Starring:
Angie Savage, Cassidy Clay, Chavon Taylor, Diana Doll, Gianna Lynn, Naomi Cruise, Penny Flame, Roxy DeVille, Stormy Daniels, Dave Cummings, Devon Savage, Jay Huntington, Marcus London, Randy Spears, Tony DeSergio, Voodoo