The Opening of Misty Beethoven

Radley Metzger #4

This has the reputation of "Classic Porn" but is pretty undeserving. Other than being made in the 70's it isn't much different than anything else that was coming out. Silly story, weird mostly unflattering angles and bush.

Fairly entertaining, actually.

Disappointing, considering all the hype around this film. Not a classic, in my opinion.

Had heard good things about this, but found it pretty worthless. Doesn't work as a film, doesn't work as porn. I'll take a japanese pinku from the same era over this film any day.

So this is porn at its artistic best? The self-derision is its best quality. Then there is some very decent photography and there's even a story (dumb as it is). But, damn, some sex scenes are interminable and deadly boring. Surprisingly ineffective as porn. Russ Meyers films are much more sexually arousing even though they are only erotic.

I can't recommend enough that you get yourself someone to get off on 70's porn with. But really, it has a few unbelievable set pieces and heartbreaking moments