Aroused (2013)

Very very predictable, including the post credit scene !!!

The movie turns out to be a little better than the average. Starting from a romantic formula often seen in the cinema, it ends in the most predictable (and somewhat bland) way.

One of the most extraordinary films you will see this year. Take that as you want.

Watching it is like watching the spectacle of a class clown at their best: you laugh at their jokes, instigate their defiance, and "ooooh" when they get in trouble.

I saw this terrific documentary off Showtime the other day about- which is a bit different than your usual porno documentary. Photographer Deborah Anderson takes 16 of the most successful adult film actresses and interviews them, shoots them in some really tasteful/elegant photography, as well as delves into the current state of the adult industry. Some of the actresses include Lisa Ann, Francesca Le, Kayden Kross, Alexis Texas, Belladonna, etc.. I really enjoyed this piece. I liked how Anderson shot the first half the movie in B&W, and then the second half in color- and how everything just sorta lights up and illuminates the back-stories of the stars. As with most docs about the porno industry, not everything is all roses, and the film does go into quite a lot of heartache and disappointment, which is to be expected. But this film did stand out as one of the best docs. about that business that makes more money than all the other entertainment venues put together. Thumbs up!Please check out all my reviews, plus lots of good interaction and group discussion about anything/everything movies/TV/entertainment at: https://www.facebook.com/groups/movie.holiks/Email us at:[email protected] don't settle for second best!- lots of copy-cat and imitation groups out there, but "the REAL movie-holiks" is THEE original one!

I very much enjoyed this documentary. Sex workers are both glamorized and despised in our society. The enduring value of this film is the personal perspective of the women who work in adult movies. Some of the stories are very sad but others are a celebration of the human spirit and sexuality.I thought the agent who was interviewed was shallow in her judgment of the path these women have chosen. She seemed unable to grasp the fact that being filmed naked does not destroy a person. She is in the wrong business.I understood that most of these women want to move on and that this is a difficult business for many. The fact that some adult production companies are now owned and operated by women means that there is less opportunity for men to exploit and abuse these sex workers. The next step is to legalize prostitution and have strong labor unions for all sex workers so it is easier to move on. But that would require a sane, reasonable and caring society. I don't see much of that in the USA today.

Count as a documentary if the film maker is answering her own questions? After the first 15 minutes I realized this was about a whole different kind of masturbation. Over stylized and way self important. Stop moving the camera, I'm getting motion sickness. Not art and not interesting. If there was a point I was missing it. Why Black and white? Is there really such a high percentage of girls with strong religious backgrounds or is that an effect of selection and editing? I flipped channels and started watching House of Lies on SHO instead. This has nothing really to do with Aroused but I needed to fill in 10 sentences and there is not enough to talk about in Aroused. Griffin Dunned is a terrible actor. House of Lies is lousy too BTW. Yawn.

I enjoyed the actresses giving their stories and giving the viewer a glimpse into their lives and a vivid portrayal of why they got into the pornography business. It is sad and enlightening. It also gives you more respect for the industry. On the other hand I could not stand how Deborah Anderson constantly interjected her off handed self promotion, and name drops on numerous occasions. A documentary should be about the people on the subject of the film, not the person making it in my opinion. She is very annoying and distracts from the film. The actresses are very open and honest. It is worth watching if you have Showtime. If you do not have subscription take a pass. Again this is just my opinion haha.