Since the time I've been the editor of the gay video section of AVN, which is just about a year, the gay video industry hasn't come up with a single top-rated feature that could set the standard of top-notch all-male porn.

This is the first feature in which I've been able to get total agreement from at least two of my other reviewers saying, "Yes, this is what we want to see more of," and "This is hot!"

With a dark, bittersweet script written by established pornstar Chuck Barron, Chi Chi LaRue gets great performances out of newcomer Greg Ross as a rookie cop dishonored by the corruption he sees around him, and a fabulous acting job from Zak Spears as "The Captain", Ross' boss.

Ross' first partner is Donny Russo, who introduces Ross to the seamy side of police work when the pair stumble upon hustler Hank Hightower. This leads to a blistering alley scene between Russo and Hightower that's so realistic, it looks like something you might stumble on in West Hollywood.

Later, Ross confronts his Captain about a new partner's (Phil Bradley) harassment of a college student, but Ross is in for a shock: the Captain is just as corrupt as his force — but the verbal encounter between Ross, Spears and Bradley leads to a throbbing three-way that's one of the best I've seen all year — after which Ross resigns his commission in disgust.

But that's not all! Look for Marco Rossi as a no-kiss sailor lad seduced by Ross' longtime friend Damien — if anyone can break Rossi, Damien can! The uncredited Wes Daniels also makes his swan song performance in this blockbuster — talk about going out with a bang! — and Scott Baldwin gives a notable portrayal of a neophyte being initiated into gay sex.

One of the things that makes this feature sizzle is how the performers stay in character and even speak lines during sex. Couple that with the excellent music by Chris Green and Peter X, and the outstanding technical values in the editing, lighting and video work by Dave Kinnick and Jane Waters, and you've got what may very well be the hit of the year. Expect stores to sell out of this steamer quickly — especially when customers see the guys in uniform on the boxcover.