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Initiation Of Cynthia Review  

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8/9/2015 5:36 pm
Initiation Of Cynthia Review

Directed by Stuart Allen. Released by N.E.D. Productions in 1985. Available on Video-X-Pix DVD.

Cynthia (played by Colleen Brennan) has a sexual awakening at the hands of an underground sex club led by Stefan (played by George Payne) while her husband Bill (played by John Leslie) is serviced by Linda (played by Amber Lynn), a member of the very same club. There isn't much of a plot. Story Grade: C.

The sex club set was incredibly sparse and boring. It appears that a real apartment was used for the other scenes. When Bill enters the apartment of his friend Jim (played by Jerry Butler) it never shows him walking through the front door, nor is there any sound of a door opening or closing. Bonus points for featuring Coke, Budweiser, Jack Daniels, Cracker Jacks, and a Disney Snow White book. Set Design Grade: B-.

Colleen Brennan's scenes seemed to be the most enthusiastic and energetic. The others were rather boring. Sexual Performances Grade: C-.

George Payne's character was a bit puzzling. He almost seemed psychotic at times. With very little emphasis on plot, there was very little for acting greats like Jerry Butler and John Leslie to do. Acting Grade: D+.

The wardrobe and the make-up was appropriate to the characters being portrayed, but given that the characters were not that developed, that isn't saying much. Wardrobe/Make-up Grade: C+.

Lighting was not always consistent. At times there was too much direct lighting, causing a white-out effect. Lighting Grade: C-.

The sound was tinny at times. Some scenes lacked a score, which did not benefit those scenes as it seemed too quiet when it wasn't present. Sometimes dialogue was inaudible. At other times, off-screen direction could be heard. Sound Grade: D.

Crew members were seen at the edge of the frame in more than one occasion. The camera was also visible at one point. Some of the edits were odd, most notably at the end of the initiation scene and the scene with George Payne and Colleen Brennan. Directing Grade: D.

Some special effects were used during the initiation scene, but they were of no benefit whatsoever and were more of a distraction than anything else. Artistic Merit Grade: C-.

OVERALL GRADE: C-.

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