My Sinful Life

My Sinful Life, directed by Carlos Tobalina and released in 1985, is a drama film that, despite its tantalizing title, falls flat in terms of entertainment value. The film follows the story of Jill (played by Danielle), a young woman who moves in with her aunt after revealing that she has been sexually abused by her parents. This dark secret sets off a chain of events that eventually leads to Jill working in a brothel.

Tobalina, known for his handful of "good" movies within the adult film genre, delivers a mediocre performance with My Sinful Life. The film fails to captivate its audience, despite its promising premise. The plot, though filled with potential for intrigue and scandal, falls short of delivering a truly engaging narrative.

The acting in the film is passable, with Danielle portraying the troubled Jill. Her performance is adequate, but fails to leave a lasting impression. The supporting cast, including Roly Marcosi, Mike Refgner, and Loraine Hollywood, deliver unmemorable performances that do little to enhance the film.

Where My Sinful Life truly falters is in its pacing and storytelling. The film moves at a sluggish pace, with scenes that feel drawn out and lacking in tension. The brothel setting, which could have added a layer of intrigue, fails to elevate the story or provide any sense of excitement.

However, it is important to note that within Tobalina's body of work, My Sinful Life is not the worst. Fans of his unique style may find some enjoyment in the film, but even for them, it may prove to be a disappointment.

In conclusion, My Sinful Life earns a rating of 5 out of 10. While it is not the worst film in existence, it fails to live up to its promising premise and leaves viewers wanting more. The sluggish pace and unremarkable performances result in a forgettable viewing experience.

If you're a fan of Tobalina's work, give it a watch, but don't expect a masterpiece. My Sinful Life is a forgettable addition to the adult film genre, proving once again that a film's title can sometimes be deceiving.

My Sinful Life (1983)

** 1/2 (out of 4)

Jill (Danielle) goes to live with her aunt so that she can go to school but once there she admits that she has been sexually "touched" by her parents. This leads to a whole chain of events that have Jill eventually working at a brothel.

MY SINFUL LIFE sounds a lot more entertaining than it actually is, although for a Carlos Tobalina film it's not too bad. When it comes to Tobalina you pretty much have to rate him against his own movies and not others from the genre as he pretty much only made a handful of "good" movies and I think one could argue that he didn't have much talent behind the camera.

With that being said, the story here is actually decent for what it is as it's another taboo film built around incest. I thought this one benefited from a nice cast, which included Danielle playing the young and naive girl as well as Jamie Gillis who shows up. Helva Sven, appearing under the name Helga Gabor, also does some nice work in her role as the Madam.

The film is playful with its subject and it leads to an ending that doesn't quite work but at the same time, if you're familiar with the director then you'll know that he isn't exactly the greatest filmmaker so this here is still one of his better efforts even with the flaws.