Debbie Does Dallas Part II

We see as to why the original film is considered a classic in the adult world and towards that genre of films- it had a different spark to it where the controversy somewhat made the film feel better overall yet also had a certain feel good charm.

This sequel now seemingly loses its charm in which made the original stand out and feels like any other typical adult film. Nothing is really funny and situations are more serious and so is the tone.

There is certainly more of Debbie here as she's in roughly four explicit scenes. Her acting of course isn't the strongest but she seems less shy and is showing off a lot more. From the first jail cell scene, to the threesome with two other women to the scene with Ron Jeremy, to the concluding dream-like scene with the trucker (played by the coach in the original film).

We understand the main purpose of these films but speaking from a film standpoint, its plot is rather thin, is silly and simply isn't engaging. After the opening roughly ten minutes, it feels like constant "explicit" scene after one another. Including one with two women with red and black lighting while Debbie spies over them, which felt like it went on for far too long.

After watching this so-called sequel, one has to wonder if Debbie will ever get to do Dallas. In the one scene which goes some way to being comedic, she is abused by some hick lawmen. The gaol scene was probably funny when the film was made but now looks more like an abuse of power. Still, watching the nubile Bambi Woods has got to be one of life's guilty pleasures. In time she ends up at her aunt's ranch which just so happens to be the local brothel. Never mind though, Debbie knows how to please the customers.

Despite some tries at comedy, this is a porn film - the presence of porn stalwart Ron Jeremy should dispel all doubts on that matter. The main scene is actually a chamber in which the porn actors perform their dirty deeds while the customers watch from behind glass screens. The sex scenes are quite impressive for those who like this sort of thing and one scene in particular is more deep throat than Deep Throat. The ending of the film was unexpected but there was still the nagging feeling that this was more of a cobbled-together effort than anyone would admit.

The orginal Debbie does Dallas was about a young lady becoming sexually mature. In this sequel after quitting her job as a Dallas cheerleader she visits her aunt's home. She quickly discovers her aunt runs a brothel, and Debbie becomes a working girl. I thought the plot was standard compared to other porno films. I remember this being first movie I saw Ron Jeremy in. Ron Jeremy, is nicknamed the "Aardvark" due to his hairy back and blue collar looks. Seeing the "Aardvark" having sex with Bambi Woods sends chills down my spine.

The innocent blonde teenager Debbie Benson (Bambi Woods) returns in Debbie Does Dallas: Part II, which picks up shortly after where its predecessor left us. Debbie and her friends have received money to travel to Texas to audition as cheerleaders for the Dallas Cowboys cheer squad thanks to discrete sex acts they performed for their bosses at their oddjobs. The film opens with Debbie telling a trucker (Robert Kerman from the original film) about the unfortunate circumstance that was her Dallas tryouts, saying she no longer has interest in cheerleading and wants to move on from that life. She winds up staying at her aunt's home before discovering her aunt owns a brothel in Texas, one of the most hoppin' joints in the state. Must I go further?

Debbie Does Dallas: Part II escalates much more quickly than its predecessor in addition to covering a bigger, more explicit ground. For example, before arriving at her aunt's home, Debbie is arrested and thrown in jail. The sheriff who keeps her behind bars demands she take off her top. "It's the law!," he shouts at her. She does. He then demands she take off her pants, and then her underwear, and then her socks, each time being met with Debbie's imperative "No!" only leading to the sheriff using the same justification. He then hops in the cell with her, "checking for drugs," and what ensues is some strangely-placed non-consensual sex (it should not be mistaken as rape, however).

This kind of sex has evolved into its own more brutal sub-genre of sex and it's one I'm not frankly amused with. Another scene of similar nature exists in the film which I don't plan on touching with a ten foot poll. I was in no way offended by the film's material, but I do see it as an abrupt and rather unnecessary jump from the loss of sexual innocence in the original film to awkward scenes exhibiting forceful encounters in the sequel.

The sex in the film is hit and miss. Some scenes, like the sex scene in the brothel, go on for an absurd amount of time and, unlike the original film, aren't directed with the same kind of light and intimacy. The brothel scenes are (a) too dark and shadowy and (b) feature tedious and boring sex, the kind so tame it may even be allowed in a burlesque show. It's nice to see Bambi Woods return in what would be one of her only roles in porn, or film in general, but it's depressing to note that she seems to be fulfilling an obligation or the needs of an empty wallet. There's little spark and energy to her, unlike the original.

The only thing potentially more memorable than the sex scenes here is the score. The infectious background music included in the film make for a more enjoyable experiences, somewhat arousing and inanely catchy. You know you're either bored or fulfilling the duties of a film critic when you point out the redeeming musical qualities in a pornographic film.

Also boasting a sex scene with Ron Jeremy (some will take that differently than others) and a winning nod to the original film at the end, Debbie Does Dallas: Part II is a mixed bag one can only recommend to seasoned fans of the first or those desperate for a stroll down memory lane.

Starring: Bambi Woods, Robert Kerman, and Ron Jeremy. Directed by: Jim Clark.

Debbie Does Dallas Part II (1981)

** 1/2 (out of 4)

Debbie (Bambi Woods) has decided to put her cheer-leading days behind her and after a rough exchange with a cop she finds herself at a bordello where she figures working won't kill her.

When DEBBIE DOES DALLAS was first released it turned into a massive success and it made an overnight star of Woods. The rest is pretty much an unwritten history as to what happen to Woods and why she came out of hiding to appear in this film is anyone's guess. There are a couple different documentaries out there about the making of this series and its star so it makes for some interesting viewing.

As far as this sequel goes, it's about as cheap and as stupid as you can get but there's one thing that makes it worth watching and that's Woods herself. Sure, her performance here is just as bad as in the original but sometimes looks can cover up things like, you know, bad acting. I personally found Woods to be extremely cute and I thought there's a certain naive quality that comes across from her performance not meeting certain standards.

Familiar faces like Robert Kerman, Jamie. St. John and Jeanne Silver are on hand but the entire film is pretty much leading up to Ron Jeremy making an appearance and getting it on with Debbie. The film's plot is downright stupid, the attempts at comedy are fails and there's no question that the film is somewhat poorly made but at the same time it delivers as a sex film.