Overall rating: 4.7105265 / 5 from 38 reviews.
This documentary on John C. Holmes, directed by Cass Paley, offers a deep dive into the life of the legendary adult actor, featuring rare footage and interviews with those who knew him best. The release has been met with positive acclaim, making it a must-watch for fans of the genre.
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"Excited to finally have a copy of this documentary on Blu-Ray! A great documentary about John Holmes' life, but also about the porn industry in the 70s and 80s. Features good interviews with the likes of Bob Chinn and Al Goldstein, among others. Lot's of vintage film clips and photographs. Interviews with Holmes' first wife, girlfriend Dawn, and second wife. Enjoyed the commentary track and special feature. Maybe one day we can get a Johnny Wadd box set??"
"This is a 25+ year old documentary, so if you're hoping to learn anything new from this then you really won't. It's not a bad watch, but I suppose it lacks any real surprises and mostly focuses on the Wonderland murders. It's interesting hearing Ron Jeremy talk about heaven and hell and talking about morals, given what he's suspected of (I'm not sure that he has or will ever be found guilty). Decent enough documentary, but for me personally there was nothing new here."
"Makes a great double-bill with Boogie Nights, which was inspired by Holmes. The documentary has some great interviews with a good selection of adult talent, many who unfortunately, are no longer with us. My only complaint is the picture quality of this release. It looks like VHS. Special Features are a major plus though."
"fascinating and grimy documentary that looks past the legend to show the chaos, ego, exploitation, and sadness behind one of adult film’s most infamous figures. It is sleazy by nature, but also surprisingly sad, turning a larger-than-life name into a messy portrait of fame, addiction, and self-destruction."
"This is just another one to add to the collection. This gives a excellent timeline for the life of John Holmes. Vinegar Syndrome never disappoints when it comes to documentaries. Keep releasing them."
"A great documentary on the life of porn legend John C. Holmes. Glad this finally has a standalone release. It includes some nice special features and a booklet."
"A great doc, very informative and well made. Great packaging, too."
"A really good documentary. I hope that we get more documentary about porn business and actors. I would love to see one of Jamie Gillis."
"Though I feel like the subject matter could use a fresh pair of eyes and deeper dig into Holmes’ life and times, This is one of those discs where you can tell within the first few minutes that you’re watching the best version out there. The improvement is obvious, and the care behind the release is impossible to miss. Worth a purchase if you are curious about the man, the myth!"
"Had no idea why it was called Wadd. . . before Melusine and Vinegar Syndrome released this fascinating doc on a world famous adult film actor. Hopefully some Wadd films will soon be available on Bluray?"
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