Pandora's Mirror

This film is one of the better adult films of any age. In it, Pandora becomes entranced with a mirror which displays the sexual activities of its past admirers. The acting is better than in many other adult films, and there are enough location shots to support the suspension of disbelief -- unlike most straight-to-video adult movies of more recent vintage. The different scenarios keep the action lively. My wife even enjoys this one!

'Pandora's Mirror' is an intriguing blend of fantasy and erotica, offering a unique twist on the adult film genre. With a creative plot and ambitious variety, it stands as a memorable entry into adult cinema.

The film follows Pandora (played by the stunning Veronica Hart), who discovers a mysterious antique mirror with extraordinary powers. This magical artifact provides Pandora with vivid, erotic visions of historical and contemporary sexual encounters, sparking her curiosity and desire.

As Pandora explores the mirror's capabilities, the film treats viewers to a range of steamy scenarios. From the revolutionary war era to Old Hollywood, Broadway auditions, and the seedy underbelly of 1981 New York, each reflection offers a unique, titillating glimpse into the past and present.

One of the film's standout scenes features the incomparable Annie Sprinkle in the Hellfire Club. Here, Sprinkle delivers a scorching-hot performance, her curves luminous in the dimly lit club, as she dominates a pair of muscular studs, driving them wild with her insatiable appetite and leaving them begging for more.

The acting in 'Pandora's Mirror' is notably better than many adult films of its time. Veronica Hart brings a sense of innocence and curiosity to the role of Pandora, making her character's journey through the mirror's reflections engaging and believable. The supporting cast, including adult film legend Annie Sprinkle, also deliver committed performances that enhance the film's overall quality.

Director Shaun Costello, known for his extensive work in the adult industry, showcases a clear step up in production value here. The film benefits from a bigger budget, with impressive location shoots and attention to detail in set design and costumes. The drone and jazz score is also worth noting, adding an unexpected layer of sophistication to the viewing experience.

However, the film is not without its drawbacks. The plot, though creative, may lose some viewers with its fantastical elements, and the pacing drags in certain parts. Additionally, while the variety of sexual scenarios is a strength, some may find the overall execution of these scenes to be less explicit than desired, with a focus on story and style over hardcore action.

In conclusion, 'Pandora's Mirror' is a bold and imaginative adult film that offers a refreshing change of pace from the typical straight-to-video releases of its time. While it has its flaws and may not satisfy those seeking purely explicit content, it is a well-crafted, uniquely themed addition to the genre.

So, step through the mirror and prepare for a journey like no other-just be sure to bring your curiosity and leave your inhibitions at the door!

This one isn't bad as skin flicks go. The production values are high anyway. One of the actors even knows how to jump a horse over a low barrier. The plot is episodic -- aren't they all? -- but linked by a central theme, a mirror that was struck by lightning three hundred years ago or something and reflects some of the encounters of its previous owners.

The acting is what you'd expect. I can't identify most of the performers, and it's been a long time since I've seen it, but Veronica Hart wouldn't be entirely out of place in a part in a movie designed for a more general audience. And Hart's friend and rival has an appealing goofy quality and is given the best lines, including one that contains a reference to Olivia Newton John's gynecologist. Aside from her quirkiness, she's quite beautiful in a non-Hollywood way and constantly wears an expression that occupies some middle territory between pain and amusement.

Jamie Gillis is a zany laff riot. He can't act and looks like a schlub. I remember reading an interview in which he was asked what the rewards were for appearing in skin flicks and he was quite honest about the whole thing -- he got to make love to girls who were so beautiful they wouldn't look twice at him if they passed him on the street.

There's a gorgeous old Cadillac in the 1930s episode. The musical score, lifted from existing material, is outstanding. I don't know who chose it but he or she either looked hard for this stuff or has odd tastes. It begins with a beautiful, sad ballad on the Irish pipes and progresses through some appealing 1930s jazz to more ominous sounding modern pieces.

More thought (and money) has gone into this production than into most examples of the genre, but the genre itself is limited in what it can do, aesthetically speaking. Since it's a hardcore pornographic movie you must have explicit sexual encounters every few minutes. It would take a genius to make this format both physically stimulating and poetic, and the available geniuses were all on vacation when this was put together. The format suffers from the same limitations as an action movie or a war movie or a slasher movie or any other typical member of a well-known genre. The unavoidable question is: what do you fill in the gaps with, between sexual encounters, car chases, combat scenes, or horrifying murders? They're still working on the answers.