The Chameleon

As far as adult films go, this one at least had the semblance of a plot and some decent acting. You almost feel sorry for the main characters. The sex is spaced out evenly and appropriately, and takes place in unique situations. Captures the feel of the late 1980's porn era. Tori Welles was at her best here.

It is good that these old films are getting a re-release so that a new audience - and the old - can see them again. With big hair and big shoulder pads, this one can certainly be dated; think Dynasty and Dallas. Tom Byron must have spent as much time and money as the women on his big hair. This was a time when porn filmmakers almost made it mainstream. To my mind though, there was a problem - the sex. At least these films had a plot of sorts.

Marc (Tom Byron) and Diana (Tori Welles) are a couple with a problem. Diana can morph into any woman she wants to be in order to have sex with any man she fancies, but Marc is tiring of this lifestyle and he wants Diana to give it up. The film opens with Diana seeing a psychiatrist. In the meantime, she is still carrying on with her multiple affairs. There is a neat twist right at the end.

It is the sex in these films which for me, is the main stumbling block - it is still too much like porn. There is no subtlety and not much foreplay before the blow-jobs and the doggy-style sex. The first sex scene is April West getting it from the rear, so that sets the tone. In a restroom, Tori Welles, Victoria Paris and Peter North do an awesome threesome scene when he gives Tori a shower. Hopefully there was a proper shower nearby to wash it all off. Buck Adams and Victoria Paris start off missionary but then go doggy. Even when Marc and Diana get together it ends up doggy. Porn fans should not be disappointed with this film but it probably illustrates why porn failed to go mainstream - the porn industry was its own worst enemy.

Great film this is, because it never fails to turn me on. Tori is at the top of her game and just goes into her scenes with reckless abandon. Selena Steele is also hot, but of course, the threesome with Peter North and Victoria Paris is an all-time fan favorite. The only drawback is the opening scene with April West, it was wasted. But that was okay.

I've seen it dozens of times and I'll probably continue to do so. Too bad Welles didn't age too well. The plot of the film is also a winner, as it actually had one and wasn't stupid. Do yourself a favor and get this classic on DVD.

John Leslie's "The Chameleon", along with "The Catwoman" ranks as one of the best of the late 80's, shot on video porn flicks. Shot by longtime cameraman Jack Remy, "Chameleon" looks, sounds, and feels like a low-budget indie film with Tori Welles as Diana, a woman who can turn into anybody she chooses when sexually aroused, much to the chagrin of her lover, Marc (Tom Byron), who views sex as a more "meaningful" experience. When she gets herself involved in a bind, however, Diana realizes the danger that comes with her powers. All in all, a classy, well done adult film that definitely deserves to be part of your collection. 10/10.

This is a great couple movies. The actresses are beautiful and lean and coupled with decent co-stars. Victoria Paris and Tori Wells steal the show, Tori Wells takes a facial from P. North that seems never-ending, leaving her pretty face totally soaked...this happens in a restroom and it's amazing she finds enough napkins or paper towels to dry herself. Victoria Paris is also amazing as well as Selena Steele. Ray Victory does his usual interracial scene, although none of the women he consumates with are well known. All in all, a very good film.