Studio 2000's "Trust Me" has some truly inspired casting in the pairing of muscle studs Chris Steele and Buddy Jones. These two play lovers, and their onscreen chemistry seems real and palpable. Though "Trust Me" is full of sexual fireworks, it's the star's final scene together that is sure to be most talked about and cited at awards-time.

Steele and Jones warm up a tub together in the first scene, initially sharing a prolonged kiss. The sight of Steele's erection while they lock lips is a most rousing start. Jones takes Steele's rod in his mouth, then eats Steele's creamy ass, parting the cheeks and soaring in with his tongue. While he does he jacks off his partner, and Steele's moans are audible. Steele's sucking of Jones is just as hot, as Steele continues to pound his meat. The two both climax at virtually the same time, and Jones eats the load he has delivered on Steele's chest.

Since the lovers are about to be separated for a few days, Jones is concerned that their being apart will hurt. ("It's only two days," says Steele. "Yeah, but we fell in love in two days," coos Jones.) Nonetheless, Jones departs.

Once Jones has gone, Chris notices his hunky gardener Anthony Cox outside, but doesn't act on it. Out in the yard, Cox strips down and pulls out an unbelievable dick. He strokes casually, before he is spotted by pool-cleaner Blake Harper. Harper hops down and starts fellating him. Harper savors Cox's cock, spitting on it and deep-throating. The gardener decides to fit that dick up Harper's ever-ready ass. The insertion scene is a doozy. It's so big, he has a hard time getting inside, but eventually it finds room.

Meanwhile meter-reader Rick Hammersmith arrives on the scene, and looks on in envy. Stripping, he eventually joins in, sucking on Harper's dick while Cox grinds into Harper. Harper sees Hammersmith's gaping ass above his head and munches on it. Soon, Hammersmith has an itchy ass as well, and sits on Harper's dick while Harper is still getting it from Cox. This is one of the hottest scenes of 1999. The action turns to a double-penetration of Hammersmith. At least we think it's Hammersmith. The camerawork here is so inconclusive we never see a long shot. We see headshots and close-ups of the men, but not one scene where it's evident that it's Hammersmith getting double dosage. It's the flick's one flaw. Regardless, someone is getting double-fucked here and it's exhilarating to watch. The trio soon spill their loads.

While Jones is driving around, he imagines a scenario involving neighbor Drew Peters. Peters stops by for a dip in the pool. Afterwards, he walks in naked to Chris' office. "Don't you like my penis," he asks Chris. Chris gives in to temptation and starts orally pleasing Peters. Chris is relentless as a cocksucker, guzzling the pre-cum straight out of Drew's faucet. The blond Drew reciprocates, before offering his ass right in front of the pool. This is the first time in "Trust Me" that we see Chris fuck -- and it's worth it. His hungry dick fills the bottom's ass, really nailing him. Chris jacks off Drew before shooting on him. Sizzling as it is, however, the scene is all part of Buddy's imagination.

Buddy is so wound up with suspicion he stops at a porno theatre. As he watches the action, Argentine Marco Antonio grabs a seat next to his, takes out his prick and starts masturbating. The excited Jones pulls out his own uncut wiener and does the same. The two take turns slurping each other, and it's Jones who mounts the boy. This isn't a romantic moment -- just a wham-bam-offer-my-ass-up duo. Jones thrusts most impressively, and his Argentine trick arches his back to take it like a man. Antonio maintains a healthy hardon while Jones is grinding into him.

After his infidelity, Jones comes home to Steele, feeling guilty. In their bedroom, though, all is forgiven. Steele grabs Jones's asscheeks and gives him a first-class rimjob. It's the prelude to the tape's much-anticipated centerpiece scene -- the anal action between Steele and Jones. Jones bottoms just as well as he tops! Steele plows into him from behind, on his back, then side by side, in frenzied sweaty action. Both men are superb. Newcomer Steel is a natural performer, and he bones the hell out of Jones' ivory ass. Jones, featured in some of Kristen Bjorn's recent videos, is luscious and versatile, and has a cute whimper as he's being invaded. After the action, both men again cum side by side.

Director John Travis does a good job of balancing and distinguishing the sequences. The scenes involving both the stars together are softer and romantic, yet undeniably erotic, while the others are merely sex for get-off sake. Its five sex scenes pack a wallop, making it one of the more welcome tapes of the fall. And grab the hand lotion when Jones opens up for Steele!

A DVD Review by Max Southern

The folks at Studio 2000 have taken one of gay video's oldest, most overly done themes and hit it right out of the ballpark. You know the story - a cute gay couple cheats behind each other's backs, just to kiss and make up at the end. Well, director John Travis has taken this potentially tired concept and infused it with a well-written script by Tyler Adams and strong actors. And the sex...! It is some of the hottest action to be found anywhere, with several nomination-worthy scenes.

The video opens with buffed cover studs Chris Steele and Buddy Jones taking a sudsy bath in a marble tub. Buzzed brunet Steele pops a nice chub to get sucked. He is then rimmed before returning the blow job to blond Jones' uncut, pointed bone. We get great gobble coverage. Then they launch into a feisty mutual J/O session, popping two hot loads of juice.

Soon, Jones leaves to go on a business trip, wondering if his lover (Steele) will be faithful. He is especially antsy because it is the day for gardening (and everyone knows how gardeners always get seduced in these videos). The gardener, Anthony Cox, looks like a young, slimmer version of Jeff Stryker. Anyone would be tempted when he takes a break to do a solo scene. On a bench, Cox pulls out a huge, juicy man tool. We get hot views as he strokes it hard.

Before long, pool man Blake Harper comes on the scene and and gingerly offers to eat it up. The chug coverage is extremely hot, as the camera puts it in your face. What do you know? It's also the day to have the gas meter read. Buzz blond Rick Hammersmith shows up in time to see the gardener slide his big hose into the pool guy. They are all fully aroused by the time Hammersmith pops a boner out of his jumpsuit. Cox fucks Harper's ass like he means it, delivering some sizzling views. Soon Hammersmith joins the couple, doing a 69 with Harper as he is still getting plugged. Later the blond takes a seat on Harper's wand, so there is dual screwing going on. As if that's not hot enough, Harper and Cox go on to double-dick the blond's ass at the same time. We get sizzling views of the double penetration. Of course, they all cum big, making this a contender for the year's best group scene.

Instead of worrying about the gardener, Jones should have been more leery of their young neighbor. The perky, blond Drew Peters arrives and asks to go skinny dipping in their pool. By the way, the house is simply fabulous, with these picture windows looking out to the pool and a big, gorgeous waterfall. Soon enough, Peters is making the moves on Chris Steele, who portrays the right amount of reluctance before going down on the blond's stiff dick and hairy balls. Then Peters gets a throatfull of Steele's fat tool. The camera catches it brilliantly. They swap sucking for a bit, then Peters opens his ass for Steele's rampaging cock. The blond's slim build makes the big, muscled Steele look even more powerful. We get hot hole-surfing views. Peters cums while getting fucked, then Steele pops a spontaneous-looking pull-out jizzer. Amazing stuff. Could this be a best couple's scene?

In the meantime, Jones is driving along but can't resist the urge to visit a porno theater. As he sits watching the movie, a friendly Marco Antonio offers to give him a hand - so to speak. They stroke each other's boners, then Antonio goes for a taste of the blond's hard, uncut meat stick. There are great suck views here and when Jones later returns the oral favor. Soon, Antonio bends over for the big one. While getting fucked, Antonio's moans as if in pain, but his hard-on speaks of his enjoyment. The buffed Jones delivers excellent hole-cramming action. While getting stuffed, Antonio pops a huge jizzer that shoots all the way up and into his mouth (a best cum shot?). It's a hard act to follow, but Jones spunks nicely as well.

Feeling guilty, Jones decides to return home early. Out of remorse, he tells his lover, "I want you to fuck me hard and mean." Alrighty then! Steele complies by bending Jones over to rim and finger his bubble butt. Soon Steele's big baton is banging away in there. The camera delivers nice hole-drilling coverage. Steele rides ass like he means it. Jones also stays nicely aroused while taking it. They come big, with Steele performing a hot pull-out shooter.

What can I add? There isn't a weak scene to be found in this production. The models are hungry and hot, and the camera never fails to deliver the goods. I definitely recommend this to anyone who is fed up with seeing attractive models performing listless sex. This video gives you reason to believe that there's more hot sex to come in the next Millennium. Trust Me - it's a keeper.

- Hank Ferguson