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Behind the Counter
 

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 Category  Wall to Wall, Anal Feature
 Director  Alex Ladd
 Themes  Anal Sex, Asian Girls, Video Stores
 Production or Street Date  09.15.00 dop (compilation), VHS released 02.01, DVD released 08.01
 Released By  Sin City
 Available Formats  VHS & DVD (DVD version reviewed)
  Running Time  about 105 minutes (?)  -- hard to determine on this DVD
 Source and Price Paid  Rental Courtesy of  X4Rent.com
 Box Cover Quote  "Buy retail... take it in the ass!  Yeah baby!"  The story of a little shop of whores... giving a whole new meaning to customer service.

Synopsis

Behind the Counter is an interesting feature that defies easy categorization.  It's a feature of sorts with some light hearted dialog, but the sex is harder than most "couples" films .  It's also a wall to wall flick with anal in every scene.  The wafer thin plot, basically involves two guys comparing notes and sharing sexual experiences in connection with their employment at a mom and pop video store.  Jay Ashley is the current counter clerk and Tyce Bune is former worker who stops in and begins to reminisce with his replacement. 

What's Hot

Truth in advertising here!  Anal is in every scene.

Nice casting here.  The girls are attractive, willing to get down and dirty and hot.  I especially enjoyed the scenes with Samantha Style, Jade Marcela and Kamiko's second scene where she performs anal. 

Slight, but amusing sets ups for each scene.  It's a stretch to call it a plot, but the script ties all the scenes together in a creative way.  Plus, the story elements never interfere with the viewer's enjoyment of the sexual content.  This movie breezes along without getting bogged down in  pretentious dialog, bad acting and long story scenes without sex.

Very good production values here in every scene.  Camera work, lighting, sound, music and editing were all top notch. 

What's Not

It appears that on the DVD, the last scene with Jade is recorded as a separate program.  It plays seamlessly, but this screws up the time. 

I had difficulty determining the length of this disc.  The remaining time calculations at various points in some chapters did not appear to be accurate.  

Sin City tries to force viewers of the DVD version to watch several commercials before the disc plays.  To get around this, just press "stop" when they start, and then press "play" again.  The disc will start playing the movie.   Or, you can press "Root" and go to the Main Menu.  Forced viewing of advertisements is lame lame lame, especially when a sizable number of viewers probably purchased the DVD. 

Play by Play

Below is a brief blow by blow account of the sex scenes:  

Scene One:  Candy Cotton with one guy (Karl Kincaid). 

Platinum blond Candy looks very cute here.  She's wearing white heels, a pink teddy and matching polka dot panties.  She's paired with Karl Kincaid, a black gentleman with dreadlocks.  The couple makes out on the sofa and then Karl goes down on her.  After a bit, Candy sucks Karl's dick with enthusiasm.  She takes it deep, fast and makes it nice and wet.  Karl is standing and Candy is on her knees in front of him.  Next Karl titty fucks her briefly than Candy sucks his rod again with gusto.  Now the couple begins to fuck and the first scene position is doggy.  Karl slams his meat into her hard during this extended sequence.  The scene then cuts to reverse cowgirl screwing.  Candy keeps up the high energy level and her balloon sized tits jiggle around nicely in a odd circular motion. 

Now Karl rims her ass briefly and Candy says she would love if he fucked her there.  Karl proceeds to stuff his cock up her butthole.  Candy is sitting back on the sofa with her legs spread wide.  Nice full body view of the action here with a mixture of face and crotch close-ups.  Karl sinks  his cock in her asshole aggressively.  Then they switch to the doggy position.  Great camera work including some excellent shots of Karl plunging his cock deep into her butt and taking it all the way out so that she gapes.  Candy is a great sport to the end.  Karl is eventually ready to come.  He pulls his cock out of her ass and Candy sucks it a little bit before he squirts cum inside her open mouth.  A decent amount of goo gets on her face and the camera covers it from two angles.   (17 minutes)

This is a fine scene with very pleasing  studio lighting.  Very nice camera work and editing also.
Scene grade:  B   Raincoat points:  50

Scene Two:  Samantha Style with one guy (Tyce Bune).  (Snowman's Pick Honorable Mention!)

Samantha Style is a video customer who wants to dispute her late charges.  She is embarrassed to be seen at the front counter, so she approaches Tyce in back  stockroom.  Samantha looks adorable here, dressed conservatively in a grey business suit.  She's also wearing glasses and her hair is up, giving her that sexy business woman look.  It turns out her husband has been renting filthy porn titles like "Anal Mania" and "DP Queens" without her knowledge.  Samantha is shocked and disgusted, but she also wants revenge.  She decides to be just like the video sluts, but with another guy.  Since Tyce is standing there, it's his lucky day! 

Samantha removes her jacket and goes down on Tyce, who is reluctant at this point.  Samantha delivers a great BJ here, making good eye contact with Tyce.  She leaves her glasses on, and looks great working Tyce's rod.  At this point Tyce is into it.  He rips a hole in her panty hose and begins to fuck her hard on a work table.  Sam is vocal here, and contributes a lot of running commentary.  Now Samantha rides Tyce cowgirl style.  She continues work in lots of dirty talk.  In this position, viewers can appreciate her nice rack.

       

 Now Samantha begs Tyce to make her an anal slut.  The scene cuts, and now the camera is focused on Tyce's cock which has become planted up her bum.  Unfortunately no insertion shot was included.  Tyce begins to pump Sam's ass like a man possessed.  At this point, the couple is sweaty and Tyce's cock is extra greasy.  After a couple minutes of hard riding, Samantha tells Tyce she wants to taste her ass on his cock.  She hops off his pole and sucks Tyce's slimy cock.  But there's still more to come.  Now Tyce fucks her up the ass doggy style.  Sam is standing with one leg up on the table.  Good close up camera work covers Tyce's furious pumping action.  As Sam says, "Oh baby, oh baby, oh baby!"  Samantha performs another instance of ass to mouth, then bends over for another anal assault.  Tyce gapes the nasty starlet a couple of times and goes back to reaming her ass.  When he's ready to come, Sam spins around and gets on her knees.  Tyce shoots his wad in her mouth and on her face.  Nice amount of cum, and Samantha expels a big glob.   (17 minutes). 

This was another very hot scene!
 Scene grade:  B   Raincoat points:  59

Scene Three:  Chennin Blanc and Kamiko with one guy (Jay Ashley).  Chennin (the store manager) discovers Kamiko and Jay in the early stages of getting it on in the back office.  Kamiko thinks they are "so fired", but to her surprise, Chennin is game and says "don't stop on my account."  Kamiko is wearing a cute pink tank top with polka-dots.  Chennin is wearing a black tank top and matching skirt.  She's a blond with long hair and big tits.  Chennin directs Kamiko to suck Jay's cock.  Kamiko drops to her knees and begins to orally pleasure Jay.  Jay is sitting at his desk.  Kamiko concentrates on her sucking responsibilities, but is pretty laid back.  Nonetheless it is fun it watch this pretty Asian gobble a cock.  Chennin takes a turn, and she sucks with more enthusiasm.  Then the girls work together.  Next Chennin is seen bouncing on Jay's hard cock reverse cowgirl style.  She gets a good pumping motion going from the start.  While she is bouncing, Jay is eating Kamiko's juicy pussy in the 69 position.  He spreads open her holes slightly and it looks good!  Now Kamiko briefly sucks Jay's cock P2M, and then climbs aboard his rod herself while Chennin squats over the guy's face.  Again, Kamiko shows a lot less energy than Chennin.  Without Jay's help lifting her up and down, she doesn't manage much bounce action.  Kamiko should have eaten her Wheaties that morning.  Then Kamiko leans over the desk and Jay fucks her from behind.  At the same time Kamiko licks her boss's slit.

Now the scene cuts, and Chennin is seen performing anal.  Jay is sodomizing the starlet in the missionary position.  She's lying on the desk with her ass hanging off the edge.  Kamiko kisses her face and breasts at the same time.  Jay fucks her fairly hard and then Kamiko gets in the 69 position for more pussy lapping.  Jay kisses Kamiko as he works up steam.  Then he pulls out and blows his balls on Kamiko's cheek and the top of Chennin's triangle.  Kamiko doesn't try to catch it in her mouth or perform A2M.  (16 minutes)

This scene was OK, but not as hot as the first two.
 Scene grade:  B-   Raincoat points:  34

Scene Four:  Taylor St. Claire and one guy (Chris Cannon).

Chris Cannon is browsing through the adult videos.  He gets turned on by one of the box covers and starts to rub his cock through his pants.  Just moments later a hot brunette dressed in provocative clothing walks by.  Holy shit -- she looks just like the girl on the boxcover!  Taylor approaches Chris and asks him what he is looking at.  Chris realizes it is her, and is bashful.  Taylor asks him "Do you like what you see?"  He doesn't really answer, but she feels his cock, and his hardness does the talking.  Taylor is wearing a white spandex top, super short black mini skirt that barely covers her ass, and tall black shiny boots.  She rubs her body up against him and moments later Taylor on her knees sucking his cock. 

Taylor does a good job inhaling Chris's cock.  Although she uses her hands a lot, she attacks it vigorously with her mouth.  A couple of minutes, Chris is seen eating Taylor's pussy.  She's sitting on a novelty chair with her legs spread wide for easy access.  Her pussy is shaven but there is a small patch of hair up top.  Chris rapidly fingers her using two digits.  From here it's onward to straight screwing.  The first position is sitting mish in the chair.  Chris pounds Taylor forcefully.  Then the couple switches to reverse cowgirl.  Taylor bounces very hard on his cock, causing her large tits to jiggle.  However, they stay in this position only a short time before advancing to anal.  Now Taylor lying down in the giant hand chair.  Chris slowly inserts his cock into her tush and then pumps her butt rapidly.  Taylor plays with her pussy as he fucks her.  At this point, he stops fucking her ass and strokes his dick while lightly choking her -- I guess that's that he is doing, but it sort of looks like he is massaging her throat to me.   Then it's back to more ass fucking, this time style from behind.  Taylor has one leg up on the hand chair.  It looks pretty hot, partially because she still has all her slutty clothes on.  Chris gives it to her good with his well oiled cock.  He pulls out of her ass and Taylor spins around to suck it A2M before the money shot.  On the DVD, it's pretty clear that his cock is soiled to some degree.  Ever the gentleman, Chris gives it a quick wipe with his hand before offering it to Taylor.  Taylor doesn't seem to notice or mind.  She takes it in her mouth and sucks it nice.  Then Chris wanks it and cums into her open mouth.  (16 minutes)

Another good scene, with a strong finish that will appeal to jaded raincoaters.
Scene grade:  B   Raincoat points:  52

Scene Five:   Kamiko and one guy (Tyce Bune).  (Snowman's Pick Honorable Mention!)

The fifth scene features Kamiko, an Asian contract girl for Sin City originally born in Japan.  She has fairly long jet black hair and a cute, round face.  The scene begins with a flashback to when Tyce was clerking at the store.  He co-worker is Kamiko.  Kamiko is dressed casually in a grey tank top and jeans.  Tyce complains he needs to "find a real job."  Kamiko says "Who's gonna give you a real job" to which Tyce replies, "You, if you don't watch it."  Kamiko says "Don't tempt me" and then drops to her knees to give him a blowjob right behind the counter even though the store is still open.  An amusing sequence follows when a customer approaches the counter to rent some movies and strike up some conversation.  Tyce finally gets rid of him so that he and Kamiko can really take care of business.

Kamiko looks super discretely sucking Tyce's cock behind the counter.  She still has a very laid back BJ style, but her face looks very cute when her eyes are closed and her mouth is stuffed with meat.  Tiny Kamiko stands up and Tyce gropes her breasts and slides off her jeans, revealing hot leopard pattern underwear.  Then he puts her on the counter and they embrace as Kamiko wraps his legs around her.  Tyce kisses her body and works his way down to her shaved pussy.  He licks her snatch and uses two fingers on her.  Kamiko has a pretty pussy and seems to get off on it judging by her expressions and moaning.  Next Tyce slides his cock inside her wet pussy and fucks hers hard.  Kamiko is sitting on top of the counter now.  He grabs one leg in each hand and spreads her legs wide.  After a fairly long sequence, the scene cuts to Kamiko getting boned in the reverse cowgirl position. 

       

Now Kamiko offers up her ass for Tyce which is a treat.  Kamiko has only appeared in dozen or so movies, and she doesn't usually perform anal.  Here she's still on the counter, but on her side with one leg up.  Tyce carefully pops in his cock in her well lubed ass and begins to get his groove on.  Kamiko fingers her pussy at the same time.  She appears to take it easily although she does moan with a little more intensity.  Tyce sucks hers toes as he ass fucks her.  After a couple of minutes, the scene cuts to Tyce penetrating her booty from behind.  Kamiko is bending over the counter and Tyce seems to be standing on a footstool so that he is elevated above her, providing a great view of the action.  Nice variety of shots here from the front and behind.  Tyce takes his cock all the way out four times, but her ass is too tight to gape much.  He continues to pump her butt until climax.  Then Kamiko turns around and Tyce squirts his nut butter on her face.  Kamiko opens her mouth but it doesn't appear very much jizz landed inside.

Very good scene with an Asian cutie that performs anal and hasn't been overexposed.
 Scene grade:  B   Raincoat points:  40

Scene Six:  Jade Marcela and two guys (Tyce Bune & Jay Ashley).  (Snowman's Pick for Best Scene!)

The previous scene featured an Asian girl who hasn't had very much screen time.  In contrast, the final scene features an Asian girl who should be a familiar face to all porn viewers, Jade Marcela.  Some might say that Jade is over exposed, but for some reason, I've never grown tired of watching her.  Tyce brags to Jay that Jade used to work there and that banged her also right there on the front counter.  Speak of the Devil -- Jade pops up and says it never happened.  She's wearing a white tube top and red shorts and this scene was filmed when she had wavy permed hair.  Tyce asks to see her tits "one more time" and horny Jade replies "What the hell."  Then a threesome with Jade and the two woodsmen occurs.  

[See that, Jade does smile!]

Jades lies down on a display table in the middle of sales floors.  She sucks Jay's cock while Tyce eats and fingers her pussy.  Jade is probably the best cocksucker in this movie and she works Jay's cock expertly.  Enthusiastic sucking and some slobber.  Jay begins to fuck her on her back which she pleasures Tyce orally.  The scene cuts and now Jade is getting pumped from behind.  She continues to inhale dick at the other end and drool on the guy's cock.  After a bit she gets very vocal. 

                 

At this point there's another cut and Jade is now on her knees with with her ass up.  Tyce penetrates her tiny asshole and pounds her energetically.  Jade is vocal and encourages him the whole time.  Nice editing and a good mixture of angles cover the action.  The scene cuts and now Jade is bouncing on Jay's cock anally reverse cowgirl style.  She pumps like a pro and  takes his bone all the way up her ass.  Tyce is standing by so that she can suck his cock, but she can't concentrate on both tasks at the same time here.  At this point, there's an edit and Jade gets double penetrated in the doggy position.  Tyce has booty duty.  Both guys do their best to get the motion going.  For the cum shot, Jade lies on the carpet and opens her mouth wide.  Both guys jack off on her face.  Lots of cum collects on her lips and chin.  (about twelve minutes).

Nasty and intense action, well filmed action here with 2001 MVP winner Jade.
 Scene grade:  B   Raincoat points:  49

Everything Else

The DVD version has an amusing "Behind the Scenes" segment with a running time of about eight minutes.  Director Alex Ladd is especially fun to watch when he shares some of the challenges he faced on the set.  It appears that contract girl Kamiko wasn't sure if she would perform anal or not, even though this was conceived as an an "all anal feature" from the get go.  I always like to see Behind the Scene clips.  I think they are one of best extras, along with commentary, that can be included on a DVD. 

Other DVD features include "Chapters" with mini previews, photo gallery, two previews, and some advertising junk.

Last Word

It looks to me like a lot of effort went into this making this little movie --  and it shows.  It's a low budget feature that was given big production treatment.  Director Alex Ladd does a fine job here, much improved over his Gang Bang Angels work, where I often felt he was bored and on autopilot.  "Behind the Counter" should appeal to an exceptionally wide audience.  It's almost the perfect blend between a couples film (with a story) and a raincoater  flick (emphasizing anal).  An excellent choice for jaded (male) viewers who want to share an "eye opening" porn flick with significant other.  This one has just the right amount of edge, without crossing over the line that will send her running from the room.  Refreshing! 

Overall Rating:  B

Feature Grade Point Average: 2.95 (B-) bumped up to --> B (production values & behind the scenes extra)
Total Raincoat Points: 284, Average Raincoat Points Per Scene: 47.33
Bang for the Buck Rating: 15.62 (based on average web price of $18.18 as of 08.21.02)

Second Opinion? 

Rog says every scene in this feature is "sexually hot".  He also praised his own "witty dialog" and the editing.  He says this film "should please just about everyone."  (9-)

Oranje from DVD Empire says it is "fun and enjoyable" and concludes "you need this disc."  No overall rating given.

Beavis0002 (Kurt Konda) proclaims this one is "original" and the "one of the best cases" he has ever seen of "plot and sex."  He praised the "very, very good editing" and script by Roger T. Pipe.  Beavis wrote that scene has "hot, instantly strokable sex."  No overall rating given. 

Review Date: 08.21.2002

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