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Unlucky #13
Since the inception of the Blu-ray format, Digital Playground has taken the lead with adult releases, consistently turning out titles with superior video and audio quality when compared to the competition. That's why it's almost difficult for me to inform you that when it comes to Jack's POV 13, Digital Playground has taken a nosedive in terms of HD quality.
I'm sure the less-than-incredible 1080i video we see here has more to do with the source material than it does the actual Blu-ray transfer. Director Robby D., who is usually quite good behind the lens, seems to take a "fast and loose" attitude here, and the results are scenes that are not properly lit, where shadows intrude on the action, and most notably a scene where water spots are visibly noticeable on the lens, and hence the image you are watching. To add insult to injury, the "water spot scene" occurs during Stoya's appearance, thus ruining the one good reason you may want to check out this disc.
For those who haven't seen a Jack's POV title yet, the premise is rather simple: "Jack" (Robby D.'s voice and hands, although a "stunt cock" takes his place when the hardcore begins) or one of his friends meets up with a young lady then proceeds to make out with her - all from the viewer's "point of view".
While, by HD standards, the video quality of Jack's POV 13 is rather flat, it's still sharp enough to notice that Loona Lux should not be appearing in any future Blu-ray releases. She's rather "hard looking" in the 1080i format, and putting her scene up front was not a wise choice by the director. She sticks a white vibe into her ass at the beginning of the scene, and later takes anal in both the missionary and doggy positions before taking a mouthful of cum. I suppose if you're a Loona fan, you might like this, but I'm sure she's looked much better (in much better titles).
Digital Playground Contract Girl Stoya is up next, in an odd spot, since you'd think she'd either lead off the movie or close it out. Regardless, she's as stunning as ever here - but it's the camera that has the problem (the aforementioned spots). The scenario here is the oldest of porn clichés, as a pizza delivery guy brings an order to Stoya and she then requests some "extra sausage" (har, har, har). I do love watching Stoya perform, though, although it's a shame the picture is not as crystal clear as it could have/should have been.
Busty blonde Sarah Vandella is featured in Scene Three, which begins with "Jack" not wanting her to go out dressed as sexily as she is. Sarah eventually gets on a bed to tease him with her pussy, which leads to them fucking on the bed. Next to Stoya, Sarah is probably the second most attractive woman on this release.
Mick Blue does the camera holding duties in the next to last scene, which takes place on an outdoor deck with long-haired brunette Mina Leigh. If some of the earlier scenes in the movie were under lit, this one suffers from taking place in sunlight, which throws all kinds of shadows and glares onto the picture. Again, this is the kind of thing that one tends to ignore on standard DVD, but is amplified when viewed in HD.
Kiara Diane is a 21-year-old blonde smoking and drinking in a café when she's spotted by Scott Nails and one of his friends. Scott tells his pal he's going over to hit on Kiara, and he does, but it's actually Kiara who lures Scott into a public restroom for some one-on-one fun. The action is rather standard, but I will give Scott (and Kiara) credit for the best pop-shot of the movie - a huge load that covers her face.
Despite the info on the back box cover, there is no behind the scenes featurette to be found anywhere on this release. So viewers have to settle for a slide show and seven trailers. Yes, they're all in high-def, but that's about the only thing keeping this release from getting the lowest possible rating in terms of extras. With all the space available on a Blu-ray disc, Digital Playground could have made more of an effort.
Digital Playground is one of my favorite adult studios, Stoya is one of my favorite porn stars, and Robby D. is in my top-5 of active adult directors. But when you screw up, you screw up, and Jack's POV 13 proves to be a pretty unlucky Blu-ray release all around.