The Awakening of Gabriella

I liked.

think something creative Hop to watch again something more interesting

What I guess passes for a romance in the world of 90's softcore movies - a roaring trade back thirty years or so now - "The Awakening of Gabriella" actually has a pay-off, waiting for the two main characters to give in to desire at the end of the movie rather than almost immediately.

Susan Featherly in the title role is beautiful and enchanting. All her scenes were fantastic, but her chemistry with Mark Ritter's Stephen was impressive.

No award winner, obviously, but as far as this genre goes, "The Awakening of Gabriella" is good.

If you're after hardcore scenes, this is not your film. If you're looking for exceptionally beautiful women and very handsome men looking fabulous in romantically arousing scenes to watch with your loved one, then get this film now. My wife and I loved it. Susan Featherly comes across as gentle, innocent, real and lovely (with one of the most beautiful noses in the world) as the heroine coming to terms with a more sophisticated lifestyle. The leading man is handsome and distinguished. The supporting actresses Taimie Hannum and Jeannie Millar are absolutely stunning. the maid looks ravishing in her uniform and it would have been great to see more of her. Lovely clothes, sets and photography, beautiful people and nice music make for sexy, subtly exciting viewing.

This made-for-cable soft-core piece is an excuse to show off some attractive women. If you didn't get enough of Jeannie Millar in the diner scene in _Playboy's Freshman Class_ ('98) you can see more of her here. The simulated sex is pretty fake, and there isn't much of a story. 3/10 for the movie and 10/10 for Jeannie. The rest of the cast is pretty nice, too.

I rented this movie based on the review on imdb, but I got BURNED Here's my synopsis

1) great looking women

2) good production quality

3) acting was OK; script was what you expect

4) all the heat was cut out! The worst tease imaginable

So forget it and move on