That's My Girl

Over the last couple of years, I've evolved from being a mere critical observer of Robby D.'s work, to becoming one of his most unabashed enthusiasts. It strikes me that the last ten or so flicks I've seen of his have justifiably earned unqualified recommendations. For those of you wondering if I'm Digital Playground's payroll, or else get free dinner dates with Stoya and Teagan with each rave review, I (and my wife) can assure you that such is not the case. It just so happens that movies like LOVE FOOL, TEACHERS, THE SMITHS and THE GIRL NEXT DOOR all share that perfect balance of incredibly hot women and passionately performed sex within the context of a storyline which may often be simple and thin, but carry the hardcore scenes well. Instead of giving audiences another porn parody, or bombarding them with a bombastic CGI-laden epic, Mr. D. has chosen to deliver straightforward adult movies, beautifully photographed, which avoid the mechanical trappings of gonzo and the insufferable dramatics found in most features.

With all that in mind, I guess it's not too shocking to state that I loved THAT'S MY GIRL, which is really just a series of vignettes spotlighting sexually liberated couple indulging in a swinging lifestyle. If this were a three hour epic, viewers would be treated to long sequences where couples hang out in pick-up bars, have moral conflicts about their behavior, and go through complex methods in order to pick third party participants. Instead, THAT'S MY GIRLS gets right to the point without all the prolonged melodrama or superfluous set-ups. For instance, in the first scene, we find a horny Jesse Jane making out with Manuel Ferrara while Brandy Blair observes and masturbates. Miss Jane encourages Mr. Ferrara to fuck her, but not before indulging in some girl-girl teasing and foreplay direction before the threeway goes into full swing. The physical conduct is, of course, superbly performed with terrific cocksucking and frenzied fucking. But what really makes it special is Jesse's control over the affair, as she compares fellatio skills and tells her partners what to do at nearly every step. So it's not just the carnal acrobatics leading into a messy cumswap which make this scene great, but rather how it's creatively executed and the premise behind it. If all adult directors made movies like this, gonzo would be an endangered species.

The remaining scenes fare just as well, though it's hard to top Jesse when it comes to the energy overload. Scene two features a tension-filled pairing, where Yurizan Beltran (a busty brunette) introduces lesbian lover Juliette Bardot to Charles Dera, who is hired to give Ms. Bardot her first male experience. Of course, Juliette is tentative about doing it heterosexually, but eventually finds the whole event irresistible, as does Miss Bletran who can't resist touching herself in front of them. (Unfortunately, she remains an observer only up until the end.) Once again, the intriguing premise and the emotional reactions conveyed by the two women elevate this scene beyond the conventions. In this context, Juliette's slow, measured oral work is just as involving as Jesse's manic cocksucking in the last scene, and the contrast in moods already makes this movie a real winner.

A similar scenario is presented in the next scene, in which Mr. Pete is asked by a friend to screw his wife, played by the massively top-heavy Brandy Talore. There are some misgivings on Miss Talore's part, but all is generally forgotten during their act which focuses on her chest and includes lots of breast-play, tit-fucking, and multi-positioned fucking. Boob-lovers will definitely get a kick out of this scene, which I found to be interesting but not nearly as involving as the other scenarios.

The irresistible Krissy Lynn has an action-packed affair with Manuel Ferrara, which is based more on hidden voyeurism than a contrived affair. I dislike scenes where which are almost constantly presented from the watcher's point-of-view (through a crack in a door, or a security camera, or through an outside window), so I'm glad that the camera kept the majority of its focus closely on the performers. Miss Lynn is just gorgeous here: her short blonde hair and petite (but busty) figure remind me of beloved adult performers Jamie Summers (popularly known as "The Brat") and her sense of fun and lust has never been better demonstrated. It's too bad that she doesn't take a cum facial, but you can't have everything.

Finally, Riley Steele appears for a one-on-one with Charles Dera, as set up by her older (and obviously insane) husband. It's a retread of Brandy Talore's scene, but with much more intense action. My only complaint is that shots of Miss Steele inhaling Mr. Dera's cock and then getting banged doggy-style on a couch have her "husband" in the background, and the incongruity of seeing a pensive but passive old guy in the same scene reduces the overall heat (at least he's not masturbating). Riley never gives anything less than 100%, and sure enough, her climactic swallowing of Charles's choad (wasn't that a sitcom from the eighties?) is nice and nasty and a great way to end the movie (even if the very last shot before the credits is a close-up of her stone-faced husband).

Video and audio quality is excellent, as usual, although the camera work is a bit more erratic, and the colors are a bit more saturated than in other Robby D. titles. While the standard DVD looks great, the Blu-ray really shines with greater detail and better contrast. Disappointingly, THAT'S MY GIRL lacks any noteworthy bonus features. Viewers get a Photo Gallery, trailers, and contact information for Digital Playground and that's it. I don't believe every main feature should have a Behind The Scenes featurettes; heck, most videos just aren't good enough to warrant them. But the absence of anything substantive here is sure to disappoint Blu-ray collectors. I, for one, wanted to find out more about Yurizan Beltran (like how to pronounce her name, for starters) and any additional footage spotlighting Krissy would have been a real plus. Without such bonuses, I guess I'll just have to go back and watch the main feature again.

Over the last couple of years, I've evolved from being a mere critical observer of Robby D.'s work, to becoming one of his most unabashed enthusiasts. It strikes me that the last ten or so flicks I've seen of his have justifiably earned unqualified recommendations. For those of you wondering if I'm Digital Playground's payroll, or else get free dinner dates with Stoya and Teagan with each rave review, I (and my wife) can assure you that such is not the case. It just so happens that movies like LOVE FOOL, TEACHERS, THE SMITHS and THE GIRL NEXT DOOR all share that perfect balance of incredibly hot women and passionately performed sex within the context of a storyline which may often be simple and thin, but carry the hardcore scenes well. Instead of giving audiences another porn parody, or bombarding them with a bombastic CGI-laden epic, Mr. D. has chosen to deliver straightforward adult movies, beautifully photographed, which avoid the mechanical trappings of gonzo and the insufferable dramatics found in most features.

With all that in mind, I guess it's not too shocking to state that I loved THAT'S MY GIRL, which is really just a series of vignettes spotlighting sexually liberated couple indulging in a swinging lifestyle. If this were a three hour epic, viewers would be treated to long sequences where couples hang out in pick-up bars, have moral conflicts about their behavior, and go through complex methods in order to pick third party participants. Instead, THAT'S MY GIRLS gets right to the point without all the prolonged melodrama or superfluous set-ups. For instance, in the first scene, we find a horny Jesse Jane making out with Manuel Ferrara while Brandy Blair observes and masturbates. Miss Jane encourages Mr. Ferrara to fuck her, but not before indulging in some girl-girl teasing and foreplay direction before the threeway goes into full swing. The physical conduct is, of course, superbly performed with terrific cocksucking and frenzied fucking. But what really makes it special is Jesse's control over the affair, as she compares fellatio skills and tells her partners what to do at nearly every step. So it's not just the carnal acrobatics leading into a messy cumswap which make this scene great, but rather how it's creatively executed and the premise behind it. If all adult directors made movies like this, gonzo would be an endangered species.

The remaining scenes fare just as well, though it's hard to top Jesse when it comes to the energy overload. Scene two features a tension-filled pairing, where Yurizan Beltran (a busty brunette) introduces lesbian lover Juliette Bardot to Charles Dera, who is hired to give Ms. Bardot her first male experience. Of course, Juliette is tentative about doing it heterosexually, but eventually finds the whole event irresistible, as does Miss Bletran who can't resist touching herself in front of them. (Unfortunately, she remains an observer only up until the end.) Once again, the intriguing premise and the emotional reactions conveyed by the two women elevate this scene beyond the conventions. In this context, Juliette's slow, measured oral work is just as involving as Jesse's manic cocksucking in the last scene, and the contrast in moods already makes this movie a real winner.

A similar scenario is presented in the next scene, in which Mr. Pete is asked by a friend to screw his wife, played by the massively top-heavy Brandy Talore. There are some misgivings on Miss Talore's part, but all is generally forgotten during their act which focuses on her chest and includes lots of breast-play, tit-fucking, and multi-positioned fucking. Boob-lovers will definitely get a kick out of this scene, which I found to be interesting but not nearly as involving as the other scenarios.

The irresistible Krissy Lynn has an action-packed affair with Manuel Ferrara, which is based more on hidden voyeurism than a contrived affair. I dislike scenes where which are almost constantly presented from the watcher's point-of-view (through a crack in a door, or a security camera, or through an outside window), so I'm glad that the camera kept the majority of its focus closely on the performers. Miss Lynn is just gorgeous here: her short blonde hair and petite (but busty) figure remind me of beloved adult performers Jamie Summers (popularly known as "The Brat") and her sense of fun and lust has never been better demonstrated. It's too bad that she doesn't take a cum facial, but you can't have everything.

Finally, Riley Steele appears for a one-on-one with Charles Dera, as set up by her older (and obviously insane) husband. It's a retread of Brandy Talore's scene, but with much more intense action. My only complaint is that shots of Miss Steele inhaling Mr. Dera's cock and then getting banged doggy-style on a couch have her "husband" in the background, and the incongruity of seeing a pensive but passive old guy in the same scene reduces the overall heat (at least he's not masturbating). Riley never gives anything less than 100%, and sure enough, her climactic swallowing of Charles's choad (wasn't that a sitcom from the eighties?) is nice and nasty and a great way to end the movie (even if the very last shot before the credits is a close-up of her stone-faced husband).

Video and audio quality is excellent, as usual, although the camera work is a bit more erratic, and the colors are a bit more saturated than in other Robby D. titles. Those who wish to upgrade to Blu-ray will be rewarded with better detail and stronger hues, but the standard DVD is still miles ahead of competitive titles. Disappointingly, THAT'S MY GIRL lacks any noteworthy bonus features. Viewers get a Photo Gallery, trailers, and contact information for Digital Playground and that's it. I don't believe every main feature should have a Behind The Scenes featurettes; heck, most videos just aren't good enough to warrant them. But the absence of anything substantive here is sure to disappoint Blu-ray collectors. I, for one, wanted to find out more about Yurizan Beltran (like how to pronounce her name, for starters) and any additional footage spotlighting Krissy would have been a real plus. Without such bonuses, I guess I'll just have to go back and watch the main feature again.