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Soft Places Review  

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8/2/2015 5:10 pm
Soft Places Review

Directed by Joanna Williams. Released by Key Films in 1977 (according to iafd) or 1978 (according to imdb). Available on DVD from VCX.

Following the death of her husband, Monique (played by Annette Haven) listens to a recording of her husband's will in which is stated that she must perform a number of sexual acts in order to grow sexually before she can inherit a massive fortune. Story Grade: C-.

This movie was shot on film. Medium Grade: A.

Actual locations were used for filming, which heightened the production value. Set Design Grade: A-.

The sexual performances were slightly better than average, but as many were relatively unmotivated within the context of the story, they seemed to lack passion. Sexual Performances Grade: C+.

Annette Haven had the most to do in terms of acting, but as there wasn't much of a story, there wasn't much acting to do. She's uncomfortable doing the sexual acts mandated of her, but she does them anyway. There isn't much conflict. Acting Grade: C+.

The wardrobe seemed relatively appropriate, although the wardrobe worn by characters in the bar scene was confusing since it was supposedly located in a slum. Yet the John Seeman and Elaine Wells characters appeared pretty well-dressed. Wardrobe/Make-Up Grade: B.

Extra lighting was obvious in the masturbation scene and in the scene with Annette Haven and Paul Thomas, in which there was too much direct light. However, in the bar scenes, there didn't seem to be enough light in some shots, although that was more realistic. Lighting Grade: B-.

The sound quality was fairly consistent throughout; however, the voiceovers at the end of the movie sounded nothing like the actors to whom they originated. Sound Grade: B-.

The director was brave to feature a transsexual in this movie, something that is not common in a straight feature. The extreme close-ups of the penetration during the Annette Haven and Paul Thomas scene were unnecessary. The story was a bit weak and could have benefited from more conflict. Directing Grade: B-.

The masturbation scene and the blow-job scene that followed were the most artistically done with a somewhat "invisible man." Artistic Merit Grade: B+.

OVERALL GRADE: B.

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