Denying viewers so much as a few minutes of travelogue footage or interesting interior locations, Manila Exposed reveals little except a rather amateurish approach to its subject. That, and women who often appear disinterested - while the men obliviously pump away. Behind the scenes footage confirms our suspicion that the prevailing mood is boredom, not whoredom.

The title is not without a few minor highlights. Aira's frothy junk juice counteracts the dry scenes, and a bonus threesome (g/g/b) contains the hottest hump of all. We hope that the island capital proves more capable next time.

Retailing: Aficionados of the Am genre will appreciate it more.