Darker Secrets: Sideline Secrets II

I liked the first "Sideline Secrets" quite a bit. It did have its obvious flaws. But, for being so low budget, it was quite enjoyable and had a solid storyline. So, I was excited when I saw "Sideline Secrets 2" online and was able to order a copy. Well, in the end, after having viewed it twice, I am not sure what to think. This film has very little, if nothing, to do with the first film. The entire cast is made up of new characters with a few returning faces from people who had non-speaking roles in the first film. I do like that connection -- the Frisbee player now being the main focus... but, I wanted the original cast back! This film is much darker than the first one. And being only about an hour long, it is a much tighter plot line... but there is just way too much sex. I was well aware that this was an erotic thriller, like the first one, but this one was nothing but sex, sex and more sex. Plenty of cute guys, but it got very tedious at times. I don't feel that this one was put together as tastefully as the first one. Not a bad movie, but be warned-- it is a lot different than the first. Overall, on its own basis, it is one of the much better "erotic" gay films that I have seen. However, on basis of being a sequel to the first film, I am just clouded in my thought process of how to actually grade it. Acting ranges from good to horrible. Camera work is well done as is editing... just wish for less sex... more storyline and some returning characters. Bring back Devon and Brian!!!

This film is about a young policeman assigned to investigate the video tapes that Dr Tyler made. He becomes captivated by the tapes, and sets out to satisfy his dark desires.

I was very disappointed by "Darker Secrets: Sideline Secrets II". The plot is very weak, bordering on non existent. The characters are very poorly introduced. After 40 minutes into the 65 minute film, I still had little idea of what was going on. The plot jumps around in a typical porn film like manner. For example a man stops another guy from killing himself, and then start to have sex. The whole film is just made up of unconvincing excuses to get the actors naked.

I enjoyed "Sideline Secrets", but "Darker Secrets: Sideline Secrets II" is unfortunately very disappointing.

I was at first disappointed with the sequel to Sideline Secrets which I enjoyed very much. I was disappointed because I thought it would have the same feel and style as the original. It did not! Then as I watched it again I started to like this film Darker Secrets on its own merit. It is a much darker film, nicely paced, good direction and in some respects better acted. What is missing is the romantic undertone which is what I loved about the first film. This one just starts out on the seedy side of the spectrum and just keeps going from there. Lots of nudity and I found the cast very attractive and pleasant to watch as they went through their paces. I would have to say about Darker Secrets is that it is, at best, good low budget exploitation and one of the better soft core films in it's class. I'm a fan of this film. For those wanting the feel of the original stay away. Darker Secrets, as suggested by it's title, is a film you watch and enjoy in private.

I give it a 9 in its class. Sexy, twisted, some good dialog, some not, exploitive, nice plot twists and lots and lots of nudity!

Very interesting film for a quick watch. Not anything like I expected, after having seen the first film. But, it was still enjoyable. There is some nice work put into the film. The opening credits and various story lines that seem to race past each other throughout the film are all interesting and well done. Some of the acting could have been better. Some of the boys just can't act if their life depending on it. But, I realize that this film is actually about the erotica aspect rather than the actual story this time. So, I must forgive. Overall good try. I am ready to see what other films the studio comes up with. They are definitely more interesting than most of the gay movies that come out.