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Hard Soap Hard Soap Review
Hard Soap Hard Soap Review Directed by Bob Chinn. Released by Freeway Film Corporation in 1977. Available on DVD from Vinegar Syndrome. Runtime: 78 minutes. A housewife (Laurien Dominique) with a husband who can't get it up (John Holmes) takes it upon herself to help others with their sexual problems in order to solve some of her own. She is aided in her exploits by her friend and neighbor, played by Candida Royalle. It's fairly ridiculous, but then that sets the tone for the comedy. Story Grade: D+. This feature was shot on film. Medium Grade: A-. While the kitchen looked somewhat realistic (with the exception of the door that supposedly led outside through which the backdrop looked completely artificial) most sets looked like sets. The doctor's office was sparsely decorated. Candida Royalle's bedroom looked like that of an adolescent girl with neon pink sheets and hearts on the wall, along with images of male heartthrobs which didn't fit the character of being a married woman. Real products such as Kellogg's Frosted Flakes cereal and Kentucky Fried Chicken were featured. Set Design Grade: B-. Sex scenes generally lacked passion. Most were used for comedic effect. One exception was a scene of between Laurien Dominique's character and Paul Thomas playing a janitor. She ended up liking it and felt conflicted about it. Sexual Performances Grade: C. Dialogue took place during the sex scenes with performers staying true to their characters. There were moments of overacting, but it somewhat fit with the ridiculous aspect of the story. Acting Grade: C-. Paul Thomas' outfit as a janitor seemed unrealistic. Otherwise, costumes and make-up were pretty good. Wardrobe/Make-up Grade: B. The c-light was obvious in the janitor scene. Otherwise the lighting wasn't particularly outstanding or distracting. Lighting Grade: B. The somewhat sporadic use of music cues were obnoxious at times. Most of the sex scenes did not feature background music. Squealing tires and a police siren could be heard during Candida Royalle's outdoor blowjob scene with Jon Martin. It's unclear if this simply occurred during filming or was added. Sound Grade: C+. Editing was not accurate in the group therapy room scene during which Candida Royalle and Laurien Dominique appear in close-ups but not in medium shots. Directing Grade: C-. Comedy isn't easy to do, so while the film wasn't a runaway success in that genre, a genuine effort seems to have been put forth by the performers. Artistic Merit Grade: B-. Overall Grade: C+. |
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