I have been fascinated by porn stars and the way that they can have sex on camera as their job. Sex is a very intimate act and to do that as a job I find interesting. Cinema loves to portray the world of porn as being very sleazy and dirty. Most people who enter the industry, as portrayed in cinema, end up regretting it. The film 'Boogie Nights' might be an exception. Despite these warnings people still make it and as a result they make huge amounts of money. And I don't think there has been a porn film that has made more money than 'Deep Throat'. Back in 1972 you had to watch porn in cinemas instead of the privacy of your home like you do today. Which explains why the film was so financially successful. There is also a certain fascination with Linda's oral sex abilities. The directors Rob Epstein and Jeffrey Friedman have told Linda's story in an unconventional way as far as structure goes. That story is not a very pleasant one so the structure does help make it bearable. There is the cliché of a poorly done by porn star but Linda was treated quite badly. I would have also liked a bit more depth to the events as well. I know the story focuses on Linda but I would have liked to see more of the gangster angle explored.
Up to now Amanda Seyfried has play pretty lightweight roles, now she gets to do something with a bit more substance. Amanda plays Linda in a very sympathetic way. You really feel for her and her plight. Peter Sargaard usually plays this type of sleazy, mean guy so it was not much of a stretch for him, but he is good. You would hardly recognize Sharon Stone as Linda's mother and is excellent in the role. Equally as good is Robert Patrick as Linda's father. There was one scene with Robert that totally blew me away. Chris Noth, Hank Azaria and Adam Brody are all good as Linda's porn co-workers.
It might be a fairly conventional look at a porn star's life. But worth seeing for a different look at how sex is not always a good job.
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