This is film making, this is what adult films first began as, independent dreams that turn into something that the senses do not always understand but my goodness do they make your mind wander in ways that are both real and dream-like. I AM RILEY is a film that is the third creation from visionary director Chris Evil that utilizes the Evil Angel powerhouses of projection from Darkko to Stagliano. What I think will make this film so unique is that we are rarely allowed to see Riley as Ashley, or should I say, the story of how one evolved into the other and vice versa. This is a true film ladies and gentlemen, so be prepared to binge watch if need be because one thing I will tell you about Riley, no one is going to believe in reality, or anything they thought they knew about adult actors quite possible after this one is done. That is this writer's prediction.

Film Duration: 5 Hours and 3 Minutes

Director: Evil Chris @EvilAngelChris

Studio: Evil Angel

Release Date: November 6th, 2019

eXXXtras: The stills and marketing material are amazing. May I add that this film may have the greatest damn theme song in the history of adult cinema. The trailer was spot on brilliant, making fans worldwide flock to see what was going on with 1.5 million views in less than twenty-four hours. The way that this film shows the industry, you are seeing what it is like to live, work, play and create with perhaps the greatest female porn star in the modern era. That is better then any type of VR I have ever seen.

Don Juan's Phyla: Documentary, Star Showcase, Threesome, Anal, Lesbian, Girl/Girl, Trans, Bi, DP, Hardcore, Gonzo, Girl/Gir/Girl, Boy/Boy/Girl, Toys

I AM RILEY

Starring: Riley Reid @rileyreidx3 Izzy Lush @IzzyLush_ Katrina Jade @kj_fetishmodel Angela White @ANGELAWHITE Aubrey Kate @AUBREYKATEXXX Isiah Maxwell @IsiahMaxwell Manuel Ferrara @manuelferrara Marcus Dupree @MarkusDupree

Episode 1: Riley Reid, Izzy Lush, Isiah Maxwell and Alex Ladd

Scene Features: 5-Star Documentary Intro, Art Film, Threesome, Boy/Girl/Girl, 5-Star Oral, Squirting, Ass Licking, Anal

The Reveal:

This is Riley. The bookworm, the intelligent lover of all things that create wisdom. You are taken to an ordinary world, a place that looks like a sanctuary away from the "City of Angels." Would you say this is a porn star's house from first glance, most would say no and I think that is what Riley and the filmmakers wanted to show you. You get to see how normal a porn megastar really is, Q-Tip organizers and all. For a woman who has almost two million followers, you see that there is a lot that we do not know about the wonders of this world called fantasy on film. PA's, cute doggies, this world looks so wonderful and the picture it paints will have you wanting to know more. I think that is how Riley is Ashley and Ashley is Riley. To bare your soul to the world on film. That goes beyond film making, that is basically putting your persona out there to be judged and I will be the first honest human being to tell you this, Riley's story will ring very true and similar to so many people in this big, bold, beautiful world. It makes you picture where she was in many stages in her life and what the world looked like around her and through her eyes. Evil Chris paints such a wonderful picture here. One insight I will give you porn fans, not to say Riley is the norm by any means and I mean that in a good way but when you meet true artists who use flesh and debauchery as their canvas, they all have these wonderful personalities. So quirky and bubbly. A day with a porn star is like getting to have the book Where the Sidewalk Ends come to life in front of your eyes. Poetry meets anarchy, truth and love. It is amazing and I have never seen anything so spectacular. Every industry person will think of their best buddy when watching this film. What documentary can say that in any industry? After an epic intro, we are now shown what the artist can truly do within her world as she gets set to shoot for her own company with two of the best young performers in the business. Now, what I think is the coolest part of this intro, we see Riley create a look and we see what every great artist does, which is show off who creates her look. We see her make-up person, her videographer, the legendary Alex Ladd. Then we see how a scene starts as a thought and becomes a fantasy on film, it is pure magic.

The Encounter:

To see this sexual fantasy now come to life is this wonderful transition of mind and thought. My goodness, you could show this in a movie theater and there would be no one able to move. That is what comes over you after watching this musical shockwave of stockings, art, and decadence. It is crazy cool how a person's emotions will go up and down but when you see the lady's paw at one another, get ready for something you have never seen before. What makes Isaiah the most sought-after male performer as Riley states, as well as many others in the industry, is that he has such enthusiasm. He almost lets his thoughts get carried away as he is mumbling before the girls start to ravage him. This is what every fucking red-blooded male would do in the same scenario. That is the realist thing to see. Izzy, she is a superb choice to start things out. For anyone who has not viewed this starlets' films, she has one of the most innocent looks mixed with an accent that could derail a freight train it is so sexy. Her petite body compliments Riley's so perfectly. Riley takes charge and is not ferocious but adds so much zest to this scene with that cascade of cream, cum, and wetness. This scene has a lot of length, so you truly get to see three passionate human beings enjoy what they do for a living. I think Riley shows how much the performer is apart of her and why she is the draw that she is. The keenest industry eye will be enthralled as well as the most novice. There is a lot of passion and artistry to this episode as we see something with Riley that we do not see every day. It matches the film opening in terms of sex versus story. It is a wonderful way to let you into the mind and life of Riley Reid.

Episode Two: Riley Reid, Manuel Ferrara, and Jonni Darkko

Scene Features: Boy/Girl, 5-Star Intro, 5-Star Oral, 5-Star Chemistry, Aggressive Sex, Realistic Sex, Squirting, Bush, Face Sitting, Masturbation, 5-Star Anal

The Reveal:

Prepare to meet the heart of a porn star, which is also the heart of a human. The insight into her world is one of family, life, learning to roll with the punches and something so many of these amazing women face, taking care of so many people other than themselves. When you hear about family, her passion to provide if she can while staying sane, going to college and discovering the industry, not necessarily in that order, is something that may shock a few close-minded souls. "What is it like being famous?" The answer she gives is one of the most honest I have ever seen recorded. It is a truth that I think few filmmakers would have spliced into their final edit, but I am glad Chris did. To hear Riley's tale, it is not one that our critics will ever understand because of how universal it is and how much you grow to root for this woman, who you can tell has seen more by the start of her college years then most do by the age of sixty and I do not mean all bad experiences. This chapter tugs at the heart and it makes you see, perhaps we are more similar to each other than we think ourselves to be as humans. We are then taken again to a sixteen-hour shoot day with Riley on the job. The planning, the performance, the modeling, and the mayhem. You are given access into organized craziness of the entertainment world. That is what all artistry truly is and when you see Riley in motion, you see her build up and up and up until she reaches the top of the mountain. Her theme song is fucking kicking. You will be strait-laced to hit YouTube in a flash to find Not Rappers catchy creation, here, I will save you some time, click the link and jam, then make your way back for the feature show. What comes out most in this chapter is the life of the modern performer. Snapchat, social media, OnlyFans and so much more. You see a woman who puts everything into what she does. By the way fans, to have a performer make herself available to talk on Snapchat, unheard of. That is why she has the fan base she does. It is why she is Riley Reid. My goodness, do you want to see what the heart of a porn star endures, look no further and prepare to be brought to your knees dear viewers and not in the way you would think. This chapter shows what a porn star goes through to engage her fans, get to know them and create for them. It brought another tear to my eye. What these starlets face every day, I do not know how they do it, neither will you.

The Encounter:

Now, we enter the land of darkness. We have seen Jonni Darkko before in these types of documentaries, but I do not think we have had a performer get him to show that side that is always spoken of, over drinks, at bars in the shape of circles during AVN. He speaks of her "bubbly" personality and how it makes him film and feel. Then we see him create. As we see her, and Manuel create what you know will be something epic. As always, Mr. Darkko brings the glamour at you in the most amazing way, when you least suspect. Hearing Riley say how beautiful he makes her feel is all the proof you will need as to why this man will go down as one of the great artists in the history of this industry. From the earrings of lightning, to the French stud who is as savage as he is studly, everything is brought together with perfection. You know why the French are the best damn lovers, watch this man literally make Riley squirt, then rub it all over her body and then lick it off. That is the key to passion and what makes every woman melt into a puddle of goo, performer or civilian. No wonder this man is the draw he is. This is glamour-core. A true presentation of beauty, style, and sexuality in many forms. This is the scene, I think will appeal to both sexes the most. You see the best of the best going at it here and both throw their sexual aggression in efforts to make the other cum in ways that would remind a sports fan of a heavyweight title fight. You watch Riley grind hard on Manuel's thick manhood and you will know she is doing things Riley's way, but she is throwing out her "super move" in order to make the massive man of erotica fall to his knees with pleasure. Jonni Darkko adds precision and order to a sexual encounter with two hurricanes that could destroy the living room if you let them. There is so much love in this scene. You see two performers who know each other, how to hit the others buttons the way he makes her laugh is infectious. I thought it one of the coolest things to watch when Manuel watches her play with her ass. One of the ultimate couples moves that you never see on film. These three came together to show art in erotic form, plain and simple. This scene is the sideshow for you to buy a ticket in 1927 and you find this tour of something forbidden better than the theme park you initially came to visit. That is how stunning and vivid this scene is! It reminds you of why you watch adult entertainment in the first place and visit places like movie houses, roller coasters and thrill rides. Superb creation.

Episode Three: Riley Reid, Katrina Jade, Angela White, and Bree Mills

Scene Features: Girl/Girl, Lesbian, Superstar versus Super Star, 5-Star Boob Play, 5-Star Pussy Licking, 5-Star Cinematography, Ass Licking

The Reveal:

The two previous stars of the first I Am films meet up with the current and we see three forces of fantasy come together in a very special way. I love how Chris had each one meet at this shoot. You see three sides of women who are truly the cornerstones of this business. All three represent a different element of love, honesty, success and sexuality in the adult film world and what I think is the ultimate insight into who these gals are, you can tell who their personas are by their choice in automobiles. Planned or not that is fucking awesome to see. When you see Bree Mills, one of the great minds who brought the greatness back to the realm of Girl/Girl storytelling and so much more, you see what the women of the industry really are capable of. To see them within an Evil Angel frame for us to witness as an audience is something cooler than cool. One of the most honest of insights I am glad they put in this film is how much Katrina Jade is loved in this business. Now, I know this is Riley's film but for the sake of reality, when you see the camera thrust upon these superstars, they talk about her and how much they respect her, admire her and honestly have this crush on her, that is something every single person in the business has for her. I sometimes wonder how KJ handles it. Being the envy of the industry, I wonder how tough it is and why I mention this, it is the true reality you get in this film. This is not scripted fans. This is as real as it gets. The wonder of this chapter is that you see the woman as they are. Fans, they may be surprised to know that not every shoot is as open and free as this one is. Bree is known for letting performers do what they do and capturing that reality on camera. I think a line, that I hope will resonate massively among this generation of industry stars is that they are coming together to make a great scene and that is what counts at the end of the day. That is what matters most. The intro is short, sweet and as badass as you would have thought. What I love about this scene, you see what it is like to travel to a shoot. Not every shoot is as epic as an Evil Angel and Adult Time creation but seeing the ladies arrive hair and make-up ready, that is something you never get to see. Bravo once again.

The Encounter:

It is like the halls of the Louvre in Paris emptied into one of the most familiar shoot locations in LA on display for all to see. It is three sculptures of finesse, sophistication and chic aggressiveness. Performers of the year, that title does not serve these three women well enough. They are star bursts ready to create something so permanent in your brain. Seeing Riley as this sexual centerpiece may forever be in your fantasies afterward, just like the Mona Lisa. This scene is unlike anything I have ever seen Bree Mills create. There is a one of a kind feel and this is the scene where you see Riley is growing her underarm hair. You see it before in this film but what you see here with the body worship, is a beauty that I think most fans never get to see. There are so many shades of elegance and beauty in this scene. This being the bridge of the movie we see what a Girl/Girl scene really can be. Or, maybe I should say, Riley and team, show that the ladies can put on a show some fans may not have thought possible. This is a true Thanksgiving feast for the eyes. This is three cosmic stars coming together. Something so fucking powerful it can punch a hole through time and space. The way they move, the way they play, I have honestly not seen a pairing since day Amber Lynn and Christy Canyon met Janine. That is how dream-like this scene is. Time does escape you and not one second is wasted and not one star is given any less of the spotlight. You simply do not see this every day, nor may you for years to come afterward. You always hear the phrase, "you have to work with professionals" when doing scenes like DP, Gangbang, etc. The same applies to Girl/Girl. What makes this scene so hot, it is as if each woman is joined at the hip and mind. The motion and desire are all in unison. You can not fake that. This is the best of the best and they show you why. This is award-worthy creation and what I think adds even more to this scene is that each superstar gets a turn getting to be the goddess of each other's fantasy. The time Bree gave these ladies to play and make the fantasy go to the next level is amazing. The pussy licking is heaven. The cinematography is epic beyond words. This is one of those scenes that will be forever immortalized in the porn world because of how well everything came together. Utter perfection. This scene is so epic, I can not go into detail. What I will tell you is that this may be the best damn Girl/Girl threesome ever shot. These women never stop. They show this sexiness that will make you go insane. Katrina Jade, Angela White and Riley Reid, it almost seems like it is not real and when you see them tag teaming with toys, licks and grinds, I doubt you will be able breathe, let alone move from your seat

Episode Four: Riley Reid, Aubrey Kate Sebastian Keys, Aiden Star, and John Stagliano

Scene Features: Trans, Toys, Hardcore, 5-Star Oral, 69 Action, Tongue Fucking, Toys, Double Dildo Penetration, Ass Licking/Rimming, 5-Star Climax

The Reveal:

Now, this is what you have all come for. The beautiful Aubrey Kate, John Stagliano, need I say more? What this is to any true porn fan, is the evolution of what entertainment, erotica, and sexuality are and will forever be. This film series has featured a few inclusions into the beautiful world of trans cinema and each time, we get to see something that I think is the true "undiscovered country" of adult film. Aubrey Kate, if you have never seen her, my goodness, her beauty will make howl to the moon as if you have just taken a walk off the road in the back countries of England. It is a true wonder to see Riley bring this type of power and draw into her film. Honestly, this is the scene I had been wanting to see more then any other within all the film for so many reasons. I think a lot of fans are as well. What I found so amazing as I am gearing up to watch this scene, Riley speaks of something so amazing. Of the day when we see a trans scene only as two people indulging in their sexuality and I could not agree more. I think that is what makes Aubrey Kate the perfect selection for a scene partner. She is a ferocious kitten, who always brings her A-game and has a charm that few have in this business, mixed with a confidence that is as sexy as it gets in adult films. This is groundbreaking because these performers are so similar, in so many ways and we get to see that. This scene, I can tell it is an insight into an artist creating. We never get to see John Stagliano go over a scene, a vision on film. It is not easy to show, any true filmmaker will tell you that. The build-up to this scene is so wonderful. You see a production getting ready to come to life. Aiden and Sabastian are that touch of production we never get to see as an audience. To see where the film is going to go with the quick flashes of the sexual encounter, be prepared for something of pure wonder. Mr. Stagliano is a person who loves film, theatrics and cinema, it shows. My goodness, the man comes up with ideas in a heartbeat that take the rest of us months to cultivate. His love for dance and theatre shows in this scene and my stars, what a joy it is to watch.

The Encounter:

What I will first say to every person who sees past the taboo for what this scene is, you must know, yes, this scene is sexy, yes, it will drive any person wild, man or woman and my goodness, what awaits you if you allow it, is something that makes every synopsis of your brain fire all at once in rapid succession. The build-up is s provocative and when you see that flash of Aubrey tongue fucking Riley and Riley slobbering all over her cock with those stunning breasts in the foreground, my goodness, there are no words for something that sexy. John Stagliano takes you into his head to show off one of his fantasies and what you see is something that is truly a dreamscape. The action is sizzling, this is some of the best damn oral encounters I have ever seen with Riley Reid and my goodness, what sexual dynamo Aubrey is. The toy play is fun and kinky and when you see both ladies purr with just the touch of the tongue, fingers and mouth, by golly this is what porn was always meant to be. When you see the pussy rubbing and the butt plug falls out of Riley's ass, that is the reality that I think porn has been missing in the modern era. Oh, what an encounter this is. This is a take no prisoners fuck fest of pure nastiness and gad-zooks, there will be no one who does not get off who truly lets this fantasy come over them like a warm blanket of filth. I do not think I have watched a scene that takes me back to the days when I first watched an adult film. That is a testament to not just the performers giving their all but also what has always been great about being a fly on the wall in a fantasy on film. The way that Aubrey takes control and then vice versa is recorded with brilliance by the whole team involved. I have not seen toy play like this in ages. When you see a sweaty Riley Reid getting pounded left and right and the sexy sound effects that only toys can make in a wet environment, I can not imagine one person being able to withstand the rush of blood to their head that it creates. What I find so sexy and unique in this encounter, is how there is a build-up to Riley getting Aubrey's cock stiff and throbbing. When the hell do you ever see that in porn. It is epic beyond words. It makes for a reality that I think few porn fans know to exist. This scene just keeps going and going and you want the pedal pushed all the way to the floor. Getting to see that build-up to Riley getting fucked is so stylish and sexy I do not think fans will ever be able to walk away from this fantasy once things go into overdrive. This is the scene of the film. I say that as a man who has watched thousands, if not hundreds of thousands of sex scenes and productions, what a climax, what an encounter, …what a film and still one chapter to go. This is scene of the year. This is something that every fan must see not just fans of Aubrey and Riley. This is life and game changing erotica right here. Trophies galore is what I see here.

Episode Five: Riley Reid, Marcus Dupree, Ramon Nomar, and Chris Streams

Scene Features: Five-Star BTS, Threesome, Boy/Boy/Girl, Anal, DP, Five-Star Oral, Sultry Female Aggression, 5-Star Chemistry

The Reveal:

My goodness, when you see that Snapchat backpack in this final chapter, you simply will be in a state where number one, you do not want this ride to end and number two, you wonder, how can this film get any better? What you have seen so far, it is a ride of emotion through so much. Even as the story of Riley comes to an end, we learn there is so much more to this woman then we may ever know and this little glimpse, it is something so eye-opening about not just the women of this industry but women period! Once again, fans you are let onto the set of a rock and roll director who shows us what a PA and PM is in Tony Flesh. A man who everyone in the industry talks about trust me. When you see what a production manager does, you see that it is all about the whole team coming together. That is the film side of things fans never get to see and critics of the industry forget about, which I have always found puzzling. Bravo to Evil Angel for allowing such things to be shown. This film ends in style as we see Ramon show why he is also the fantasy of every woman inside and outside the industry. These two gentlemen set a stage of comfort for something that is aggressive as it gets. When you see Riley's body language, you see that she is in heaven and that is what makes a great sex scene. It is fascinating to see how much Ramon thinks about what translates onto film and what will make this scene perfection for you the viewer. This is the true winding down, how a film is made, complete with all the bells, whistles, wrenches and more. Ok, here what is cooler than cool and why Riley is so ecstatic. When you have two men who are not fighting about what level of nastiness they get to engage in with a Boy/Boy/Girl threesome that means it is two men who don't let bullshit get in the way of having fun. You never get that in or out of porn, trust me on this. Perhaps that is the magic that Marcus talks about that is Riley Reid. I love that he spoke the truth about some people being over the top. That shows in their scenes. That is what this end chapter reveals that this is Riley Reid.

The Encounter:

What we are really getting to see in this end scene, is Riley letting the woman of power come out full force. Being paired with two of the strongest male leads who are gracefully aggressive gives this scene a hardcore sophistication that has become a trademark of Riley Reid incorporated. I love how she chokes Ramon as she pulls his pulsating partner out in the opening to start showing her equal passion. I do not think we ever get to see a woman put her heel into a male leads shoulder like she does. This is not done to agitate; this is sexual aggression shown so brilliantly. To show "aggressive" sex the way it is portrayed in this scene, inadvertent or not, is once again music to the erotic artists' ears and eyes. The action in this scene flows like a raging river that has a break of calmness every other mile with its grace and sophistication. The way that this film ends is perfection. You get to see what it is that has taken this beauty to the top of the mountain. I truly see what it is that fans gather in the masses to see when it comes to miss Reid. There is so much magnificence to this scene, I can not give away the grand finale and that is what this is. You see three performers caring for one another and the aggressive action becomes that much steamier and filthier with that they are able to do together. That infectious laugh comes out to play every time that you see this beauty hit that spot. Some performers try to imitate it, none have been successful at duplicating it. This film is a slide show of what is possible when you become Riley because honestly, we all have a little Riley in us and I think that is the basis of this film. The angles will blow your mind in this end scene, the way that these performers eat each other alive must be seen to be believed just like the rest of this film. What I can say in closing, every climax is mind blowing. It is not the cum, it is not the kink, it is the love for love. Honestly, to create something this brilliant in every scene, you must love what you do and you must love who you are that is Riley Reid.

Sight and Sound:

Each director brings something new and amazing to this film. There is something fresh in each episode that is unique to each veteran director. The way that we see different eyes and stories is remarkable. The way that so much is brought to the table is balanced with great audio, lighting and look that is never missed and the artistry that is something to place on your mantle. One thing I will say, the rap song from Not Rappers is so fucking catchy it just adds that fervor that only true superstars have. It is like Hulk Hogan's theme song, something that every fucking person on this planet will be humming after they just watched the trailer. What is also astounding is the attention that is given to make-up, wardrobe and everything in between. You see Riley go from sultry, sexy, glamorous vixen then to girl next door in high definition and it is a beautiful sight. To see those freckles, those curls in the end scene, all with the same detail, lighting and more, it is production at it's best. The care that went into this film needs to go into every film. It is quality over quantity that I think will show this films selling power.

Don Juan's Bottom Line:

The question is asked by Tony Flesh, who is Riley Reid? I think the true answer to that question We all are. This is a film that shows who a true porn star really is. Fans, you have never, and I mean never been given this kind of insight into who and what a superstar really is and what it takes to reach that level. This business is Hollywood, do not let that fool you. Being an entertainer, who have publicists, agents, you have marketing directors, you have production managers and videographers. You have so many people who take your brand, which if you are a porn star, actor or performer of any kind, that means they are taking your literal being, persona and soul and sending it in a million different directions. Try staying happy after that. Try not being jaded or bored when you have done something so much it alters you. That is not what or who Riley is, nor is that what porn does to someone. I AM RILEY shows a beautiful woman who is a sister, a daughter, a college-educated model and business person who took life by the horns and is still smiling and finds time to remember every person's name that she meets. Rare in the business world when you meet someone as successful as she is. Riley opens a door and shows a character within her heart that made her a superstar but also, this person who I think will be the spokesperson for this era of adult films. She truly came at the right time, as if it were destiny and the one question I had always wondered, why is Riley Reid the draw that she is? That the question that is massively answered for porn fans across the world. Now, what is also answered for others, is that are skeptics of the validity of our industry being a business. To answer that, yes it is and it is filled with porn stars who are just like everyone else in this world. Making up theme songs at the airport as she waits to board a flight across the ocean. A porn star is someone who has faced the things anyone does when success comes their way and tries to turn their world upside down with family and friends and still has a heart enough to help a new performer make a name for themselves by sharing a home, a bed and a view. I AM RILEY shows what makes this industry and the people within it unique. You see artists, lovers of dance, weed, creation and their fellow human being no matter if they are someone they just met over the phone sharing a story of sorrow, or a person they have wanted to work with for years. A porn star is not a therapist, or this type of twisted counselor despite what you may think. They are people who have taken a leap, a leap that I think everyone on earth wants to take but is deathly afraid to admit to or try. This is a fitting conclusion to this trifecta of documentaries and in the end, you see why the adult industry has become a big part of this new genre of reality in entertainment. Because sex, sexuality, it is a much a part of life as anything else. Riley, she shows us one true bottom line with this film, she has helped to create a view that porn, porn stars, they are every bit as human as your next-door neighbor and even though what they do is usually kept under someone's bed or in their hidden dresser drawer, there is more to them then we ever knew before seeing this film and they are more then something to be hidden, they are something to be celebrated. XCritic Pick!