There is a reason Manuel Ferrara has won the AVN Male Performer of the Year award a stunning five times; he is an intense performer. It never seems like he’s faking it or just mailing in a performance. When Manuel is there he’s there 100 percent. Usually this intensity (along with his smoldering good looks, French accent and large dick) brings out the best in the ladies he’s performing with, too. Manuel’s Maximum Penetration is no exception.

The two scenes he does, one with Dani Daniels and the other with Summer Brielle, are as intense as they are different in tone. Daniels is sweet and playful, coming across as approachable and fun. When she hits the sheets with Manuel after an extended (literal) workout, the real fun begins. The scene has a good energy to it, both enjoying each other to the fullest extent. Brielle, on the other hand, doesn’t seem like she’s playing around—at least not in the way Dani was. There is a sense of urgency in the scene. These scenes bookend the title and give a nice contrast of women; Dani a natural beauty with great proportions, Summer all banging curves and Barbie doll looks that wouldn’t be out of place in a hair metal video. The variety keeps the scenes fresh.

In between are two scenes with other guys and girls, though Manuel is present behind the camera. Toni Ribas and Alina Li mix it up after she tries to get Manuel’s dick in her mouth. Romi Rain catches Ramon Nomar peeking in on her cam show and treats her viewers to bonus material. Both are good scenes; the girls and the sex are hot. Every segment starts with a quick set up, extended tease and then the hardcore sex. Director “Lensman” keeps things moving along, doling out the right amount of each scene element and delivering tight, smooth camerawork for the sex.

An overall solid title, delivering what it promises.