Amber Aroused Blu-ray Movie

Rating summary

Movie		4.0
Video		4.5
Audio		4.0
Extras		0.0
Overall		3.5

Amber Aroused Blu-ray Movie Review

Reviewed by Brian Orndorf October 8, 2023

Writer/director Marc Davis doesn’t have a grand story to tell with 1985’s “Amber Aroused,” but he’s got a sense of humor about the picture. The helmer keeps things breezy in the film, sticking with unusual acts of seduction and some bizarre playtime among consenting adults, and there’s even a robot on the loose, going places Paulie’s robot from “Rocky III” never did. “Amber Aroused” is a starring vehicle for Amber Lynn, who provides a plucky performance and total commitment to adult cinema highlights in the feature, helping the endeavor reach a nice fun factor, playing it simple with a small cast of characters.

Meg (Crystal Breeze) and Harvey (Jay Serling) are looking for live-in help in their L.A. home, excited to interview Terry (Amber Lynn), who comes with excellent references and an eagerness to get right to work. Hiring the housekeeper, the married couple are presented with a little more than simple cleaning, with Terry making time to separately seduce Meg and Harvey, winning their trust through exciting sexual encounters. Neighborhood peeper Dom (Ron Jeremy) is feeling left out of the excitement, inserting himself into the household dynamic, also receiving special attention from Terry as the gang prepares to celebrate Harvey’s latest patent success.

For viewers not paying attention close enough in the opening minutes of “Amber Aroused,” one might believe they’ve started a new “Smokey and the Bandit” sequel, with a Burt Reynolds look-alike popping into view. This Bandit is having trouble with his Trans Am, receiving help from Terry, who’s definitely not interested in car repair. It’s an odd main title sequence, but it introduces the impishness of the feature, which carries into Meg and Harvey’s household when they hire the young woman. “Amber Aroused” quickly commences a series of sexual adventures, as Terry is happy to give massages to Meg and help put Harvey to sleep, becoming a “secret” for the married couple. And there’s Dom, who wants in on physical action, with Terry offering light S&M play instead, which involves underwater cunnilingus, giving the neighborhood pervert a mouthful of pool water to go with his ecstasy. More entertainment value is provided at dinnertime, with Terry heading under the table to make sure everyone is satisfied.

As previously mentioned, there’s a robot involved too. It’s one of Harvey’s inventing achievements, and it’s been programmed to pleasure women, resulting in some unexpected laughs from an unlikely lover.

Amber Aroused Blu-ray Movie, Video Quality 

The AVC encoded image (1.85:1 aspect ratio) presentation is listed as a "Newly scanned and restored in 2K" from the "35mm original camera negative." There's good clarity during the viewing experience, with skin particulars appreciable throughout, exploring the various bodies of the cast. Household tours are dimensional, with a look at decorative additions. Exteriors are decently dimensional. Colors are rich, with cool blue pool waters and intense red lighting in the finale. Style choices register with vividness, and skin tones are accurate, exploring the tanned appearances of cast members in full. Lynn's blonde hair adds a little snap as well. Delineation is satisfactory. Grain is heavy and film-like. There are some jumpy frames, but this appears to be an inherent issue.

Amber Aroused Blu-ray Movie, Audio Quality 

The 2.0 DTS-HD MA provides a clear understanding of dialogue exchanges, with some mild sibilance issues encountered. Scoring supports adequately. Sexual encounters register as intended.

Amber Aroused Blu-ray Movie, Special Features and Extras 

There is no supplementary material on this release.

Amber Aroused Blu-ray Movie, Overall Score and Recommendation 

Again, there's not much of a tale to be told with "Amber Aroused," which is primarily used to sell Lynn's presence. She doesn't try to act, keeping her performance enjoyable, leaving the broad stuff to other cast members. She plays to her strengths in the movie, which ends with an orgy, as many of these productions love to do, only here the group action is helped along by Terry's special punch, spiked with love potion. Before you can say, "Wait, was this thing a 'Mary Poppins' riff?," Terry is gone, leaving behind a house of weakened bodies, warm memories, and a robot that someone should seriously wipe down.