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Red Shoe Diaries 2 [VHS]

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"Double Dare" is definitely the best of the three skits. A man and a woman flirt from their window at work (at night) and by faxing messages to each other, dare each other to more and more intimate performances. This is supposed to be a woman's fantasy, seen from her perspective, and up until the very end, she is the one calling the shots. Arnold Vosloo looks embarrassed in some of the scenes and I'm not sure if he is exhibiting real embarrassment, or if he was playing the role that way... it's hard to fake a blush though. Another mystery about this video, is that it is supposed to be derived from real women's sexual fantasies, but while the stories ring true, the photographer is definitely filming for a male audience. For instance, the main female character faxes the pans to the woman touching herself instead... and the camera really lingers on her breasts. When you finally see the male character, he has his arms crossed across his chest... in other words, he's definitely not touching anything (maybe that wasn't in Arnold's contract). Another confusing moment is when Arnold's character brings a third party into the game (which obviously destroys the feeling of safety for her)-- I couldn't help but wonder if this was really a woman's fantasy or a man's.

On the plus side, I love it that Arnold's character in this skit is satisfyingly assertive without being overly aggressive... that felt right. Freedom to explore without pressure was the main theme of this particular fantasy, and I liked that a lot (it wasn't a twisted control issue like the skit before it which I found disturbing).

Arnold Vosloo has a gentle quality about him, but he has a strange characteristic that I've noticed in all his roles, and this one is no exception. He has a tendency to smile when you would expect anger or hurt, and paradoxically, he'll be serious when you expect humor or happiness. Maybe that's why he usually plays the bad guy, because his emotional reactions are kind of unsettling.

Fans of David Duchovney will probably appreciate his cameo in this video as well... he is not seen for more than a couple of minutes between skits, but there is a sweetness about him that is compelling.

I agree with the other reviewers who felt this was definitely a film for Vosloo watchers. The film is essentially sexual fantasy for women. (I disagree with the reviewer who felt the introduction of a second female into one of the scenarios made it a male directed film. Men generally make fewer demands on story line in their fantasy films than was exhibited here, and not all women are opposed to a menage a tois at least in a fantasy.) The first two vignettes were a little too forceful for my taste, but then I am inclined to subtlety and am probably more than a little prudish, despite over 20 years as a nurse. I also felt that the graphic sexuality of the first two stories commandeered ones imagination and forced it along lines designed by the director, a fact that I found more than a little irritating although others may not. The third story, while not necessarily neglecting visual sexuality, was much more provocative, leaving more unsaid and more for the viewer to fill in for themselves. Mr. Vosloo was simultaneously charming, daring and vulnerable, revealing a definite flare for romantic characterization. It seems odd that he has not been given more roles along these lines since this film was made.

I usually don't watch these kind of skinnemax movies, but my sister convinced me to after telling me about the hot sex scenes with way-too-hot-for-words, Steven Bauer, the sexiest man alive! He is featured in the first story with Joan Severance. I felt their chemistry was ok and Steven's timing was impeccable when my sister yelled out "drop the pants!" he did! No frontal nudity gals, unfortunately, this country is still too conservative to show men that way when they exploit women over and over again. I first saw Bauer in "Thiefs of Hearts" and was taken by how this actor could manipulate his eyes so effectively and subtley. Oh, and that MILLION $ SMILE! Any fans of his will notice that in his sex scenes he likes the woman on top :) I only wish this film had him in all 3 stories. I could not stand the last one, the female protagonist was trying so hard to turn this guy on and all the while he looks/acts like an ugly cold fish! STEVEN BAUER is the man with all the chemistry. Hands down. Enjoy watching him, and forget about the others. Safira from Mississippi

THIS SHORT STORY OF THE RED SHOE DIARY SERIES WAS HOT AND PASSIONATE. STEVEN BAUER WAS MYSTERIOUSLY SEXY, AND JOAN SEVERANCE WAS A HARD-WORKING CLASS SEXY LADY.

Okay, okay, I like many other people on Amazon fell in love with the Mummy Man. So I ventured into the cheesy world of Red Shoe Diaries hoping do some drooling. After watching the first two stupid stories, finally Vosloo appeared in the third ... from the point of view of a woman in the next building. Most of the story shows Arnold at this distace until he finally confronts the woman and we get to hear his lovely voice for a few seconds. He is briefly involved intimately, but once again, it's seen from the other building. Oh well. Someone write a good role for this man fast!

This is the best title of the Red Shoe Diaries series by Zalman King. It's erotic, well made, and the stories are actually well written.

I only want this movie because of Arnold Vosloo but after reading so many reviews that he appears only fleetingly, I wasn't looking forward to it. I adore that chocolate-melting-in-my-mouth voice of his and that sexy accent and if you're crazy about AV like the rest of us, you're better off buying Diary of a Serial Killer from Amazon (who gave me top-notch service after my DVD was found to be faulty!)As expected,RSD 2 is disappointing and comes off clearly as a flick those guys had to do just to get into a movie. Thank goodness Mummy came along for AV!

Movie = 4 star, Don't get spanish subtitle version from "straitaway2u"