Educating Nina (1984) User Reviews

Nina Hartley's first adult film?

[oeu · 7/10 · 1 February 2005]

This is the very first XXX movie I have ever seen. My father kept a VHS copy of it in his closet and I would wait for the house to be empty, sneak in and get it. As a young teenager, I pleasured myself countless times to this film. To this day I vividly remember each scene, especially the scene with Lili Marlene and two guys. The tail end of that scene was my very first glimpse of a hardcore adult film and I guess it stayed with me to this day (over 20 years later). Of course, Nina Hartley is so young looking as it was one of her first adult films. Also, the last scene with Juliet Anderson is quite memorable and steamy. I'd love to find a copy of this, even though I doubt it exists on DVD.

Could have used a little more story...

[movietyke79 · 7/10 · 28 April 2015]

Nina Hartley is just as impressive an actress as she is a sex performer, and this, being her first XXX feature was a fine introduction to the business. She is cute, fun, and the film has an interesting premise much more entertaining and viable than that of any 50 Shades of Grey muck. That said, I know this is porn, but as this traditional business went, er, goes, there is usually a starting point to begin this sexual journey. I often find that stories that surround the hardcore usually enhance the sensation.

As I mentioned, this premise of a young psych major at university exploring the world of peoples sexual fantasies is a highly intriguing and fun plot device. The sex is erotic, but the continuing story behind it peeks a boo only too little in between. I know it's porn, yadda, yadda, yadda, but a little more story next time. Nina and co. are great though.

Karen Summer lives up to her reputation......

[jizmj · 9/10 · 12 May 2004]

This is a very memorable movie from my youth.Being a child of the 80's I remember Nina Hartley in her awesome prime.She is gorgeous,bald,and loves her job!!Karen Summer was regarded as "the best c***sucker in the business" for most of the 1980's and does a good job of defending her title in this movie!If you can find it,rent it.Your penis will thank you. If you like this there are tons of other movies with Nina and Karen in the mix.Nina also appears in the "Debbie Does Dishes" series in the mid-eighties.Karen Summer probally does her best work in "Taboo:The younger generation."She is the bad daughter and Ginger Lynn in the good daughter.Yeah right!I hope you check out these titles.I know that if you like porn you will love these movies!!!

Director's relation to work

[stripey7 · 4 December 2004]

I saw this film a long time ago, shortly after hearing Juliet Anderson talk about it when she made an appearance in my area. The only thing I specifically remember is the fact that condoms were used; otherwise nothing particularly impressed me. The reason I want to comment is that, while Anderson is listed as having directed it, she indicates on her web site (auntpeg.com) that what was released bears little resemblance to what she made, and she's evidently disowned it. Tellingly, she doesn't list it with her other movies on her "Superstore," although she does list films by other directors. While she may nominally be the director, it seems potential viewers should be advised of her relation to it, especially from a "creative rights" standpoint.

What I saw of it was winner material!

[jack-260 · 8/10 · 11 June 2001]

I didn't get to view the entire tape. As part of a discussion, a friend was showing me excerpts from his collection and the segments he showed me of this one starred Miss Hartley. 'The Birthday Gift' also featured Karen Summer (another favorite of mine)...the girl/girl action was exciting while the reaction of the ignored hubby was quite amusing. I couldn't identify the 'Male Stripper', but it's the first tale of its type (he gets it on *onstage* with a member of the audience) that I can recall seeing anywhere. Each segment rates an 8 individually, but since I have yet to see the rest of this offering, I can only give the totality a 7. I'm still actively seeking a rental copy of this video so I can update my files and my IMDb vote.

Finally! After 10+ years of occasional searches, I have at last seen the full film. I can now give it the 8 (up from 7) that it deserves, thanks mostly to the Aunt Peg segment. Based on other recent viewings, I would say Nina has aged beautifully.