Portrait Of A Call Girl

A relative newcomer to porn’s big stage, Andrews gives a fearless performance as the call girl Elle, letting go in her sex scenes with an intensity that belies her age. Her willingness to test her sexual limits builds momentum as the movie goes on, culminating with a six-man blowbang in a warehouse that leaves her writhing on the floor covered in cum — an instant classic. Andrews goes to extremes sexually in this breakout role, and at the same time she succeeds in conveying a youthful vulnerability during introspective moments with her therapist.

“All I know is I’m on this train and it’s gone off the rails and it’s dangerous and scary but I’ve never felt so alive and I don’t want to look back,” Elle tells her at one point.

There have been other showcase movies that feature the same starlet in every scene, but nothing quite this. We watch as Andrews lets go of her inhibitions during various adventurers that vary in their degree of depravity. Her epic tryst with super stud Manuel Ferrara builds into a battle of wills that leaves them both breathless and drenched in sweat. She later she takes on Mick Blue and Ramon Nomar in an aggressive balling that also explodes with energy and passion.

“Portrait,” which was written and directed by Graham Travis, achieves exceptional levels with its smart script, gorgeous cinematography and moody musical score. And Travis adds layers of depth with compelling exterior shots and timely close-ups, utilizing locations that are both beautiful and gritty.

But “Portrait” ultimately hits so hard because of Andrews, who displays major star qualities in the gutsiest performance of her career.