Captain Edward Reynolds brags about his victory over the dreaded pirate Victor Stagnetti to his loyal companion Jules; he has even assembled a new crew for his ship, including Ai Chow and Olivia, Serena's cousin. It is Olivia who informs the crew that the governor of Jamaica has ordered Serena's arrest and Olivia is on board to protect the crew from enemies, and to convince Edward and Jules to ask for Serena's pardon. When they finally go to Jamaica and ask Governor Littleton to pardon Serena, he is more interested in Jules' appearance than anything else. They convince the governor, who first sends them on a mission to kill another group of pirates and find another hidden treasure.
Extras: P2 had two Blu-ray discs to work with so I was quite interested to see what kind of movie magic would be offered up and I was not disappointed. The case itself was a folding style with a slip cover, each fold containing a picture of a contract gal (though Stoya and Katsuni were left out this time). The first disc had a single extra to speak of, an audio commentary by Joone, Evan Stone, Jesse Jane, Riley Steele, Shay Jordan, Sasha Grey, Robby D., and Tommy Gunn. Joone led the extended discussion with Evan the next most outspoken contributor, the ladies generally adding in minimal comments and the others providing tidbits here and there (perhaps Jesse speaking the third most). It wasn't the most detailed commentary track I've heard but the group seemed to be enjoying themselves and proving they liked each other, a party like atmosphere as they made jokes with each other. The second disc will be of most interest to many fans for the ongoing value it will have, each of the scenes in the movie given an extended cut that amounted to 160:34 minutes total (longer than most movies released these days). Some of them were better than others in terms of added sexual conduct but while a few were out-fucking-standing, none of them was weak in terms of heat or chemistry. There was also a really great showcase bonus scene starring Stoya, Belladonna, and Katsuni that lasted 19:27 minutes by itself, the lesbian trio certainly hotter than most such scenes to date, as described below.
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The second disc had some serious mileage too, the first extra being a 91:00 minute long Behind the Scenes feature that took the project day by day, labeling the events as they occurred, providing cast ID's, and a series of interviews interspersed with clips of the movie as it was shot (including some green screen time), photoshoot footage, production tips from the crew, and a lot of downright fun material that doesn't lend itself to glossed over descriptions like this. Towards the end of it, there was a little side project starring newcomer Riley Steele that was not part of the linear timeline the rest of the feature offered but this was her first scene shot for the company and that makes it a big deal to a lot of people (and she did look gorgeous). There were some cameos by the production crew too (shy Joone staying on the sidelines) and it demonstrated the quality of work by the infamous Nick P., the guy leaving his scathingly funny wit and animated pop up comic bits behind for a straightforward look at the making of the movie (the post sex interviews were well done to the point that I'd like to see them incorporated in future efforts).
Audio/Video Quality: Pirates II: Stagnetti's Revenge Blu-ray was presented in a special effects laden 1.78:1 widescreen color as shot by director Joone for Digital Playground using the MPEG-4/AVC codec for the high definition version as released in 1080p resolution. The movie itself was shot using some of the latest HDV gear at 24p and in 1080p resolution so this Blu-ray version looked even better than the SD release but I'll be the first to admit that most of the movie looked substantially better than Pirates 1, even the video bitrate hovering around the 22.1 Mbps mark as often as not when I spot checked it. Rather than shoot the movie as though it were a series of unrelated gonzo scenes (the most popular way of shooting porn these days by budget conscious companies), Joone set out with his most expansive crew to date to essentially make a "real" feature integrating the sex scenes more readily than past efforts. There was still some minor grain and light video noise in some darker scenes but much of it showed the technological advances that the company embraces so much more readily than the rest of the industry.
The composition of the shots favored the ladies in the sex scenes, the story elements in the plot portions of the movie, and the myriad of special effects shots (reportedly over 600!) that were so extensively used to make this more than a porno. I have it on good authority that dozens of hours of material were shot to condense to the final product too, utilizing the expert editing skills of none other than class act Joey Pulgadas to make it all work (even if it took extensive weeks in the editing bays). In fact, the closer one looks at the finished product, the more you will realize just how much effort went into the movie on all levels, making P2 as much a labor of love as the follow up to the biggest joint venture in the company's history. For the haters out there, I will freely admit that the special effects are still sometimes akin to older videogames (the ship scenes on the water in particular) but given a total budget that amounted to a pittance of the kind of Hollywood action flicks it emulates, including far better sex and extras along the way. In porn terms though, there is no doubt that this was a world class effort all the way and every one of the production crew should be putting this movie on their resume.
Body of Review: Digital Playground has been one of my favorite companies for several years now, evolving well past the virtual sex genre that spawned their popularity and the erotic couples movies so many of my gal pals have adored over the years into a gonzo production house thanks to the way they kept up with the market. While many pundits have declared feature porn "dead" for years now, the success of titles like Pirates 1 prove otherwise as sales still continue to make the charts even years later. In a year when few others are even trying to compete with a blockbuster effort of their own, the company now releases Pirates II: Stagnetti's Revenge Blu-ray after having built a lot of anticipation up in the market. Without providing too many spoilers, the show reunites most of the cast from the original to wage war against the forces of evil, an Asian sea witch named Xifeng (Katsuni) attempting to locate a legendary magic artifact in order to resurrect the long dead Victor Stagnetti and unleash his wrath upon an unsuspecting world once again. Picking up the gauntlet to stave off the demoness are Jules Steel (Jesse Jane), Captain Reynolds (Even Stone), and the crew of the Sea Stallion with some added help from Olivia (Belladonna) and Maria (Sasha Grey) as they try to secure a pardon sparing Serena from the past she gave up years prior.
With more sex, more effects, and more movie than ever before, Pirates 2 is more than just a movie, it's an event with all the trimmings! The back of the four disc box said it like this: "From the visionary Writer/Director Joone, come the long awaited and highly anticipated sequel to Digital Playground's "Pirates". Superstar Jesse Jane returns as the irresistible Jules - the seductive pirate hunter who leads an all-star cast that includes the world's hottest, most beautiful girls. Digital Playground contract stars Shay Jordan, Katsuni, Stoya, Gabriella Fox and Riley Steele heat up the screen with their most intense performances ever. International sensations BellaDonna, Sasha Grey, Jenna Haze, Shyla Stylez, Brianna Love, Shawna Lenee and many more complete this unforgettable journey. Ready with swords drawn high, Evan Stone, Tommy Gunn, and Stephen St. Croix reprise their groundbreaking roles from the original. "Pirates 2: Stagnetti's Revenge" is an epic adventure that showcases 11 of the most passionate sex scenes, breathtaking fight scenes, intense orgies and over 600 amazing special effects!" Here's a very brief look at the scenes by cast and action, noting that no condoms were used for those still interested:
Scene One: Shay Jordan, the exotic hotty not featured on the front cover, was up first as she took care of dirty Mick Blue and James Deen, her character responsible for boosting morale wherever she goes as she joins cousin Wu Chow to sail the seven seas. Like the other sex scenes in the movie, this one was much shorter than usual to keep the story accessible to mainstream consumers while the longer version was still provided on disc two (the 12:35 minute scene being Shay's first ever g/b/b). She aggressively slobbed their knobs and took a vaginal pounding, screaming while staying in character though rubbing their cocks together and launching wads of genetic juice from one man to the other at the end. If you like sweaty, nasty sex with active screwing, this will be most strokable for you in either version, the minimal rough stuff enhancing the experience for all concerned.
Scene Two: Riley Steele, the cute blond contract gal in her first scene shot for the company (as seen on the far left hand side of the front cover), was up next with also hot looking blond babe Shawna Lenee as the two double teamed governor Lyttletown (Ben English) during one of his excursions with role playing. The ladies were dressed in fluffy white lingerie and feathers, Ben in a pirate costume playing "Double Dick Willie" to add excitement to his life. The ladies were in the bedroom and unable to give him some gold so he took the best treasure they had to offer in the form of their fresh young figures. They kissed and caressed each other, the ladies exploring each other orally as Ben encouraged them to try his meat stick. They sucked him off and sat on his face, the longer version of the scene lasting 17:32 minutes while showcasing Shawna better than the movie version that highlighted lovely Riley more. The vaginal pounding showed the trio in solid form, the sweat pouring off Ben as he drilled them both while they rubbed themselves. The population pudding was shared once it hit the faces of the gals, the extended version showing much more heat and chemistry to me. 2ff7e9595c
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