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Rolling Thunder Review  

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8/21/2015 6:35 pm
Rolling Thunder Review

Directed by Derek Lane. Released by Vivid Entertainment in 1996.

Racquel Darrian and Bobby Vitale's relationship has become stuck in a rut. Racquel says that they have lost the sense of "spotanuity" (spontaneity). She discovers a biker bar where the spontaneity she craves seemingly occurs nightly. By taking Bobby with her, their relationship becomes rejuvenated. The story is average and underdeveloped. Story Grade: D+.

This feature was shot on film. Medium Grade: A.

The opening sequence is an outdoor driving sequence. The remainder of the film is shot on sets, which are dressed fairly well (although why motorcycles are inside the bar is a mystery). Bonus points for including a Bud Dry neon sign. Set Design Grade: B+.

The sexual performances were energetic and passionate and were aptly timed. Condoms were worn in this production. (Condom use has no bearing on the grade.) Sexual Performance Grade: A.

Given the lack of story, there wasn't much acting to be done. However, line deliveries felt authentic. Bobby Vitale's dialogue when he leaves for the office didn't have a sense of urgency that the scene required. Acting Grade: B.

Bobby Vitale's having to get to the office wearing only a pair of jeans was a bit of a stretch. The pink/salmon colored overalls that Racquel wears during her second trip to the biker bar seemed a little out of place. Gerry Pike's shorts were also a little too short in my opinion. Nikki Tyler sleeping with high boots on didn't seem realistic, nor did Felecia's wearing her boots during her sex scene with Nikki and Bridgette Monroe . Wardrobe/Make-up Grade: B.

The quality of lighting was good and consistent throughout. The c-light during Bobby Vitale and Jessica James' sex scene was barely noticeable. Lighting Grade: A-.

The music was great and suited the movie very well. The score during the final scene was also good, but it seemed to have a different tone from the other scenes in the film. The dialogue between Bobby Vitale and Tabitha Stevens in the office scene sounded a bit hollow, but it wasn't too distracting. Sound Grade: A.

The downside to this production was a lack of story and character development. Otherwise it was well-shot. Choosing to shoot on film aided in the quality of the picture. Directing Grade: A-.

Although using more real locations could have benefited this production, the sets that were used were dressed well enough to allow viewers to suspend disbelief. The selection of music also served the film well. Artistic Merit Grade: B+.

OVERALL GRADE: B+.

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