Phil Goes Porno Chic: Phil reviews COUNTDOWN from Wicked Pictures-September 3, 2012

Hello again folks and welcome back to another installment of Phil Goes Porno Chic! Tonight's review is on the latest summer blockbuster from Wicked Pictures. For nearly twenty years, Wicked has released some of the most celebrated and award winning adult films ever made. With it's latest release, the company continues their winning streak. Helmed by multi-award winning director Brad Armstrong, the film COUNTDOWN combines the genres of drama, sci-fi, and eroticism while breaking the clichéd scenarios of what an adult film should be.

Original Cover Artwork (2012)

The film's about a small group of astronomers (one of these astronomers is sexy Wicked contract girl Jessica Drake) that discover an asteroid called Vesta (which is the size of Arizona) has somehow fallen out of its orbit and is now speeding towards Earth at 200,000 mph. Scientists say it's scheduled to impact the planet on December 12, 2012. The impact would create the equivalent of a 15.2 earthquake, thus ending all life as we know it and there's nothing they can do to prevent it. With only seven days left, the film examines the lives of several individuals and how each one handles their indefinite fate.

Also appearing in the film are Drake's fellow Wicked Girls Kaylani Lei and Alektra Blue, as well as Lezley Zen, India Summer, Dana DeArmond, Misty Stone, Jack Lawrence, Bill Bailey, Derrick Pierce, Rocco Reed, Seth Gamble,  Michael Vegas, Xander Corvus, and the great Randy Spears in a non-sex role. Also joining the cast is director Armstrong.

The movie itself is just astounding! What really sets it above the rest of couples' movies is the acting. Now I know what you're thinking, "Uhhh Phil, it's a porno movie. You don't watch a porno movie for its acting!" Maybe, but I'm very picky about my adult films. I have my own criteria that all must measure up to: Does it aspire to be something more than just your "typical" porno? Is there anything that separates it from the rest of the pack? Am I being entertained by it? How's the cinematography, sets, and soundtrack? How is the acting? Is it believable? Does the story have a beginning, middle, and a logical and satisfying conclusion? And last, but certainly not least, how is the sex?

With this in mind, the movie fulfills my wants and needs implicitly. But more than anything else, it's the story as well as the acting that really sold me! First off, to have the the apocalypse as your main plotline isn't your typical porno scenario. You want to have people get off, not get depressed and begin to think of their humanity. As I previously stated, the acting is far above any other acting I've ever seen in an adult film! You care about these characters and you want them to survive their impending doom. I found myself in awe of everyone's performance in the film. They act and sound like real people, who in the face of annihilation, reflect upon their lives; what they would have done different, what they would have like to do, what they missed, and what they had planned for the future. Emotionally charged and thought provoking performances by the entire cast!

The sex is also charged as well! But then again, what do you expect from a cast that has Jessica Drake, Kaylani Lei, Alektra Blue, Lezley Zen, India Summer, Dana DeArmond, and Misty Stone? All of these luscious ladies turn up the heat in this summer extravaganza!

COUNTDOWN is hands down the BEST adult film of this year! Production value, acting, directing, editing, and the sex are all off the charts in this, one of Wicked Pictures best films! Come this January at the AVN Awards Show in Las Vegas, don't be surprised when this film takes home numerous awards! So if you and your lover want to see something different, make sure you check out this film! 5 out of 5 stars!! Highly recommended!!

COUNTDOWN is currently available in a special edition 2 Disc DVD set. To purchase a copy, visit the Adult DVD Empire website at www.adultdvdempire.com. To learn more about Wicked Pictures and their films, visit their website at www.wickedpictures.com

Thanks for reading, and enjoy the show!