Broken Hearts

Dr. Chauntelle does not use a rating system. Five stars is a default setting only.

FYI: this is going to be a review in layers, starting from most general and moving on to spoiler-riddled detail.

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I was not inspired by Smash Pictures' Broken Hearts (2013).

I mean, yes - there is something compelling about thinking you're in love, finding out the truth, and moving on to something better; however, in spite of its best efforts, Broken Hearts careens headlong into many porn cheese pitfalls, failing to deliver anything more than one big long eye roll at the end. meh.

Ok, so we're going for (porn) romance here... Without picking apart plot holes and jumps in continuity, let's consider some of Broken Hearts' key elements.

Star power - Richie and Remy... you can't get much more for your porno punch today. Remy is lovely in the beginning quarter of the film... but then she disappears, and we're left with a film about Richie. Which is fine.
(Michelle's - Mischa's - romance gone wrong tale is technically there throughout, but it's really sidelined... or maybe that's just because my DVD was damaged)

Settings!! - Much of this movie was filmed outside!! (not the sex parts) We see downtown LA, some ocean bluff, and San Francisco!! And there're also some (relatively) unfamiliar lofts and bedroom settings that get considerable screen time. Way to change things up, Smash!!

But the first five+ minutes of the film are nothing but a , almost unwatchable "romantic walk around town" sequence between Remy and Richie. She is lovely, he is wearing the most ridiculous blond dye job and fisherman's cardigan. The part where he attempts to pick her up - jeeezus. And at one point her gets her in some sort of rear-naked headlock thing - mata leon!!

But the sex is good. There's that.

(the rest of the acting in the film is comparably . in terms of unwatchable, Mischa's rant when she finds out about her cheating boyfriend rivaled the opening Remy/Richie Romance sequence. the remainder of the sex is fine)

Effort - Smash gets an A for effort here... well, maybe a B - the story could've been great, there was effort in terms of casting, and I loved the diverse settings... but Broken Hearts' entire execution fell so flat. I admire Jim Powers' desire to step outside his directorial comfort zone (and/or capitalize on lip service associated with "romance porn" -and maybe "porn for women"?), but he's gonna need to step it up if he wants to run with Wicked's or New Sensations' romance efforts.

But maybe the (perceived) middle-of-the-road mark is what Smash was going for? In that case, I extra-worry about Broken Hearts...

You see, unfortunately, this underwhelming title lands squarely in the crosshairs of every bit of rhetoric people offer up about chemistry-less "romance porn." I can just imagine folks looking to hate on adult content picking up this title and saying "SEEEEEEE!! Here it is - pornographers doing A, B, and XXX!!"

BTS and Extras: pretty decent interviews with each lady performer and standard fare.

When I watch and review a DVD like Smash Pictures' <(>Broken Hearts, I look at a lot more than just the sex as DVDs like these have to deliver not only sex, but a movie in itself. For a DVD like Broken Hearts to be strong, it must have the complete package. Yes, awesome sex is key, but so is a cast who can not only fuck on screen, but also has strong acting skills throughout the story and then can carry that character into the sex segments too. In addition, the script has to be one that holds your attention to see what is next and not having you fast forward through the non-sex segments. The settings and music cannot be your typical porn-type either. Instead, they need to deliver both in the same way as a mainstream movie, plus the camera work must be at that level as well. Last, to me, it has to be a DVD that you will want to watch over again like many of the mainstream movies that you have on your shelf. All of this combined is the only way these types of DVDs can deliver that complete package. Well, as I watched Broken Hearts, not only did I find that all of these areas were there, but they were delivered with total perfection too, making Broken Hearts a top DVD that earns a Solid 5 Out Of 5 Hard Ons from Inked Angels. Awesome job to all who were part of making this DVD what it is.

A Walk Through The Scenes

Remy LaCroix (@Remymeow)

As Remy and Calhoun meet up, their time together starts off enjoying the day and ends back at his place. With passionate kissing, he then moves on to Remy's sweet and awesome boobs working them over in every possible way. Orally working his cock, Remy includes deep oral and nice stroking. As the favor is returned orally to Remy, her response was fucking great, and at times, her legs were held back and high, giving him total access with his tongue. Fucking was strong in every way from clit rubbing while being fucked in missionary, to her booty bouncing and great views of her ass spread open in cowgirl. Her awesome scene ends with her taking a load that hits everywhere from her boobs to her face, and gives you a perfect solid jerk off scene from beginning to end.

Kennedy Leigh (@KennedyLeighxxx)

As Kennedy Leigh and Dane Cross visit, he is quick to hit on her and she is awesome in following through. Dane heads right down to her sweet pussy and Kennedy's heavy breathing as he licks her pussy will bust your nut all on its own. Orally, Kennedy is fucking powerful with sucking, lots of licking and some great deep-throating. With awesome views and closeups in doggie, to having his cock slapped on her pussy as she squirts over and over, they continue until he drops his load on her drenched pussy. You will definitely want to watch this scene over many times.

Abby Cross (@AbbyCrossXXX)

When Abby comes home for the day, her romantic husband has a nice candlelit dinner prepared. After dinner, they head into the bedroom for a nice round of sex for dessert. Working his way down and exploring her hot body has Abby squirming in sheer delight. With her sweet pussy spread wide open, he orally works her over until she cums. Abby thanks him with a fucking fantastic blowjob that would bust your nut in a heartbeat (I know this because that is what I did while just watching). Moving on to cowgirl and then spooning while playing with her clit, she takes a hard fucking with great responses in every position until he shoots a load that coats her stomach and pussy. Very hot!

Ash Hollywood (@AshHollywood)

Every time Ash Hollywood comes onto the screen I make sure I always have plenty of extra lube and paper towels on hand and this scene is no different. During a dinner gathering with everyone, Ash and Danny head into the bathroom for a quickie and it delivers some pretty hot sex. Getting her pussy orally worked over and finger fucked at the same time had Ash all over the place as she responded. Rubbing his cock on her awesome sweet pussy lips and then taking a fucking in missionary, she follows by giving him great head with spit, licking top to bottom, ball sucking and stroking. Orally, Ash leaves nothing out and gives that kind of blow job that we all dream of getting. Doggie was strong with perfect views of her pussy and cute asshole that will have you jerking along from one position to the next. With a wide open mouth, she takes his entire load and swallows it all down. Once again, Ash delivers a flawless scene.

Mischa Brooks (@MischaBrooksxxx)

Little by little, Mischa and Calhoun get to know each other and when that moment comes that they realize they have feelings for each other, they start the relationship off with a fucking hot round of sex. Making out in the kitchen and then moving on to the bedroom, they deliver one fucking hot scene. Beginning with lots of feeling each other up and heavy breathing, Mischa then heads down to his cock and does some powerful cock sucking that was very aggressive in every aspect. As Mischa has her pussy orally worked over and a nice tongue fucking in her sweet asshole, her responses and the awesome shots will have you busting your first load. Watching her butt jiggle in doggie and then slapping hard in cowgirl is just some of the powerful fucking you will watch. Through the entire scene, Mischa was very vocal right up to having cum cover her body from her pussy to her boobs. Great ending scene.