Paul Thomas is one of the few commercial porno-directors who try to do something beyond just showing the sex and getting the cash, and in this little film he actually gives life to a plot that's both thoughtful and philosophical. The film studies self-hatred, guilt and the misguided attempt at reconciliation through meaningless and agressive sexual acts. The characters try to establish control by committing to non-satisfactory lovemaking, as they drape their real identities in technicalities or fancy names, and the pair, Asia Carrera and Ashlyn Gere, do their jobs with no less skill than actresses in conventional films. 'The masseuse 2' tells the story of two masseuses who struggle against themselves and the total degradation of their souls as they casually step onwards in their illusive lives and become straight-out hookers. This is good porn, although those who prefer their sex to be non-violent, clean and without any inner stimula should stear clear.
Review of Masseuse II
