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“Ambition earns the room.”
The film reaches for consequence and scale, accepting the risk of seriousness instead of shrinking from it.
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X-Rated 2: The Greatest Adult Stars of All Time
Documentary · 2016
Documentary sequel that offers a close-up look into the personal lives of the legendary porn stars who've survived the test of time and influenced popular culture. Blends rare interviews with erotic clips and additional appearances by Whoopi Goldberg, Steven Soderbergh and a host of adult stars, directors and trendsetters.
Movie details
X-Rated 2: The Greatest Adult Stars of All Time
2016 Documentary 1h 35m
Critical arithmetic
One number, for now.
Scores change. Arguments endure.
TMDB
6.7 / 10
Community rating
Documentary sequel that offers a close-up look into the personal lives of the legendary porn stars who've survived the test of time and influenced popular culture. Blends rare interviews with erotic clips and additional appearances by Whoopi Goldberg, Steven Soderbergh and a host of adult stars, directors and trendsetters.
CriticWise case file
What this film says about your taste.
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The archetype split
Who fights over X-Rated 2: The Greatest Adult Stars of All Time?
For the defence
The Auteur Devotee
“You watch the director, not the movie.”
Read their case For the prosecution
The Popcorn Loyalist
“Big screen, big feelings, no apologies.”
Read their objectionThe split comes from the same five-axis model used by the test, not audience ratings or review sentiment.
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Directed by
Eli Cross
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Eli Cross · Paul Fishbein · Selwyn Harris
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Mr. Skin
Host - Himself
Alana Cruise
Host - Herself
Nadia Jay
Host - Herself
Leigh Raven
Host - Herself
Chad White
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Ron Jeremy
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Sasha Grey
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Court is in session
Put X-Rated 2: The Greatest Adult Stars of All Time on trial.
Two incompatible taste archetypes. One film. Read the arguments, then issue a completely binding cultural ruling.
The prosecution The Popcorn Loyalist
“Importance has entered the chat.”
The production keeps announcing its significance, as though awards-season posture were proof of insight.