This was the first Penthouse video I saw so it has a sentimental value along with being a good title in its own right. It's not the hottest piece of softcore. Definitely not the most explicit, but I rank it pretty highly. It started my appreciation for the beautiful Julie K Smith as well.
The intro features Levena Holmes & JKS in and out of swimsuits with some fun underwater shots and Julie is already getting a lot of focus. I really like this instead of the standard montage (1.5 mins). This leads to a fantastic segment "Poolside Beauties" where Levena, Julie, Seana Ryan & Cathleen Raymond peel out of their clothes poolside. Each get their individual moment and rather than describe every second of it, I think you should see it for yourself (12 mins).
"Seeing Double" is the tanned, busty Morrell sisters (Carla & Carmen) stripping out of their bikinis. Unfortunately it doesn't last long and it's tame only focusing on their boobs. However I admit they are really big and really nice (3 mins). "Leopard Girl" is sultry blonde Nikki Tyler and as the title suggests, she strips from a leopard print bikini. A bunch of really nice shots here (3.5 mins).
"Basic Training" is a military themed piece with a bunch of sexy ladies (Julia Ann, Gina Lamarca, Levena, Dominique St Croix, Nicole Boderson, Shannon Steele). They strip out of green overalls down to hot swimsuits underneath and then out of those too. My very first time seeing Gina's unique pubic hair and the busty duo of Julia & Dominique who all left a lasting impression. Nicole & Shannon get the least amount of focus, but it's a great time (9 mins).
"Groovy" is a 60's throwback filmed in front of a blue screen displaying psychedelic imagery. It flips between two pairs of women dressed like hippies (Nikki Tyler & Natalie Smith / Samantha Phillips & Bonita Saint). I really enjoyed this segment! The energy, attitude, female sights some of which come via lovely closeups. They all get equal attention, but its Bonita who stood out with a "make love not war" tattoo above her kitty which gets shown in closeup (8 mins).
"Life Is a Beach" takes us to the sands with a musical track of the same name that is equal parts corny & fun. Initially busty Pets (Dominique, Julia, Morrell sisters) pose and get felt up by muscle men. Envy those guys who got to feel up the huge racks of Dom & Julia. Then JKS and Natalie Lennox come together for some great tanned blonde on blonde action (6.5 mins). "On the Rocks" cuts between JKS peeling out of her pink dress plus the duo of Gina & Dominique ripping out of clothes and posing. Both parts have some pleasing sights (4.5 mins).
"Sand Castles" is Julia Ann solo looking hot to trot in a bikini. Camera spends a lot of time on her butt and kitty. Some risqué shots for 1994. Oddly Julia's big breasts don't come out until nearly the end (4 mins). "Hands On" has Julie K Smith in a lounge chair getting out of a bikini and getting rubbed down by a bunch of male hands. It's short, but hot supplying some close-ups as this video winds down (2 mins). "Look What Washed Up On the Beach" is the finale featuring Julie, Natalie L, Dominique & Julia posing and getting hit by some waves (3 mins).
I read years ago that '25th Anniversary Swimsuit' was Penthouse's best selling video and I can definitely see why. Highly recommended to those who appreciate softcore beauties or fellow fans of Julie K Smith. This is a great title worth repeat viewings. I come back to it again and again.
