Bondage Thoughts is a beautifully shot, apocalyptic vision where hardcore and kink meet in barren, graffiti-covered warehouses, modern dungeons and the private, exclusive clubs of a dark future.

Masks play a prominent role. All of the men wear them - sometimes with black gloves and a smart business suit. The women wear them also, but they usually reveal their faces once deep into the action.

Classical music plays in the background as these European performers engage in a mix of passionate and nasty hardcore. While packed with a variety of stellar action, Lala's performance toward the end is notably inspired.

Pre-nom: Best Foreign All-Sex Release.

Retailing: A top-notch example of kink-meets-hardcore from Europe.

- Marc Star