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Summary: "A tender lesbian love story beautifully told"
Review: Do not discount this movie, nor write it off before actually seeing it. This is really a lesbian love story tenderly told. First of all, in order to get the most enjoyment from this movie you need to buy UNRATED. I followed the advice of other reviewers and bought this through the U.K web site, even though the movie was sent to me through an American company. Weird how it works that way. But I didn't want to risk getting a butchered version, so I bought U.K. I was charged 15 pounds (or is that Euros?), which translates into 28 American dollars. It is worth every cent I paid. I absolutely ADORE this movie. Jack (Bentley Mitchum) is a photographer involved in a steamy relationship with Jill (Landon Hall), but he seems to treat her "like a piece of meat". The other Jill (Dana Plato) is an art director who arrives from New York to work with Jack on a fashion catalog featuring beautiful models. Jack starts pressuring his girlfriend into going along with a menage a trois with the other Jill. But she keeps telling him "no". What he doesn't realize is that his girlfriend is fantasizing about Jill as much as Jill is fantasizing about her. While at a restaurant the two Jills perform a tango dance that is really adorable. Dana, it would seem, had quite a talent for dancing the lead in the tango. Their dance is one of the gems in this movie. But Jack is turned on by their dancing, and once again, pressures his girlfriend into going along with his plan. She gets upset and storms out of the restaurant. Jill follows her all the way home. What evolves between the two of them is very tender and affectionate. There is nothing dirty going on between them. It is love and tenderness that you see. Dana, apparently, was very comfortable playing the woman experienced in lesbian affairs. It shows on screen. But I was also impressed with Landon Hall. She plays her role effectively. When Jack finds out his girlfriend is "going AC/DC on him" he is predictably upset and not a little jealous. This story is told realistically. There are even some comedic scenes in this movie. It is tender, realistic, and at times, humorous. And yet...when you see Dana in this movie you can't help but feel a tremendous amount of compassion and sadness for her. One scene in particular makes me cry every time I see it. If you saw the E True Hollywood Story about her that aired in 1999 you know she was shocked when they decided to rate this movie "X". She really did not deserve the way some people treated her. And towards the end of the movie you notice the scars on her left wrist. So sad that her life had to end the way it did.
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Summary: great classic
Review: A fascinating piece about the young lover, and 2 men, a triangle. A character study that is both emotionally in-depth and believeable. The director's montage techniques in the scene where the young herione is in torn anguish are reminiscent of "Battleship Potimkin." A timeless masterpiece. END
Rating: 
Summary: Buy "Unrated" and not "R"
Review: After reading the above review I decided to look over at the Amazon.uk site and found the "unrated" version of this movie. Plenty of steamy scenes and, though I never saw the VHS version, I don't think much was cut. I would have liked to have seen alot more raunch, down & dirty with Dana Plato but it wasn't like I came away disappointed. One just need be careful to buy "unrated" and since the US has many hang-ups in that area, one might need to buy certain titles from Amazon outside the US.
Rating:
Summary: Buy "Unrated" and not "R"
Review: After reading the above review I decided to look over at the Amazon.uk site and found the "unrated" version of this movie. Plenty of steamy scenes and, though I never saw the VHS version, I don't think much was cut. I would have liked to have seen alot more raunch, down & dirty with Dana Plato but it wasn't like I came away disappointed. One just need be careful to buy "unrated" and since the US has many hang-ups in that area, one might need to buy certain titles from Amazon outside the US.
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Summary: A surprisingly clever softcore.
Review: Battleship Potemkin it isn't. It's softcore porno. Surprisingly funny and thoughtful, however. The protagonist is a young woman with a sleazy boyfriend, who is such an unsympathetic character that when an older lesbian comes on to our heroine, you think you know exactly what happens next. And yet, it doesn't, and you're left guessing. Definitely worth a watch. And where else can you see Dana Plato getting busy?
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Summary: If you want this movie, get the VHS version!
Review: Come on, we're all adults here (I hope), and if you are anything like me, the only reason you're getting this movie is for the late Dana Plato. So, head straight over to the VHS section, because you get to see so much more of Ms. Plato there, if ya know what I mean. The DVD may have the superior sound and video quality, but also some bizarre editing that you won't find on the video tape.
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Summary: What 'yu talkin' 'bout? This movie is horrible!!!!
Review: I brought this video so my boyfriend and I could watch it together, thinking it was going to be pretty intense and racy. What a disappointment! The extent of the raciness was showing Dana Plato and her co-star topless. In addition, there was very little "activity" going on between the two of them. Even Mr. Drummond wouldn't be blown away by this movie. And the plot was so incredibly stupid. And sadly, throughout the whole movie I couldn't help but think Dana Plato was totally on something. Her eyes were open so wide that it looked abnormal. I would advise anyone thinking about purchasing this movie to save their money; it's just not worth it.
Rating:
Summary: Surprisingly Decent
Review: I checked this out largely to make fun of it and rag on Dana Plato (before her tragic death). It did not disappoint. First, it looks like it was shot with a camcorder, and the sets looked like it was the prop man's house. However, the lesbian love affair portrayed was actually sensitive, true to life, and quite insightful, despite dialog that borders on the ridiculous. It was convincing, and the nude and graphic sex scenes between Dana and the other woman were tastefully done. Overall, it's an absolutely ridiculous movie, that is not even any good to watch anymore to make fun of Dana Plato because she is now dead. She looked like hell warmed over in the movie as well.
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Summary: Cut TO pieces.
Review: I had seen this Film previously, and enjoyed it. So When I bought it, I expected to see the film again. I did not. There are entire scenes missing. And I am bitterly dissapointed. If I had bought this in the UK, I would be protected by the trade descriptions act. As I bought it from the US site, I think I have been done out of my hard earned cash. Suffice to say, dont buy this film.... cause you want get what you paid for.
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Summary: AVOID THIS DVD!
Review: I have seen this film on Tv in England and it was nearly uncut, with all the very hot scenes between Plato and Hall intact. Yet on the DVD version, strangely most of the scenes were cut! as if anyone would wish to buy the film for the storyline!, Anyway, I was disappointed with the rating, and hope the studio would reissue the film unrated, and with some extras as well, as we come to expect from any DVD release.
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