NGC Season 4, Episode 4: “Nowhere Safe”
UPDATED with review and new trailer!
So, judging from the reaction to the trailers, Season 4 Episode 4: “Nowhere Safe” generated quite the buzz on the board. Will the film live up to the hype? Let’s find out. Here’s a rundown of what happens.
Virtue returns to a safe house following an uneventful patrol mission. She starts to do a cool down stretch and barely avoids a cleaver slash from Filth who comes out of nowhere.
Virtue attempts to use her power, but it doesn’t work on the villain. Virtue dodges some more cleaver slashes, but takes a stomach punch. That leaves her open to another slash from Filth that rips a hole into her costume around the stomach, but otherwise does no damage. No cuts. No blood.
Virtue disarms Filth by kicking the cleaver out of his hand. The fighting starts and Virtue does quite well initially. She lands several shots, dodges some from Filth and sends him back into a wall with a kick to the face.
Eventually, Filth is able to wrap Virtue’s cape around her neck and choke her with it for a good 25 seconds. Filth lets her loose and throws her cape to the ground. Virtue charges in, connects with some punches that Filth takes pretty easily and the tide turns. Filth hits some blows to her stomach, takes off both of her boots, and cracks her in the face.
Filth grabs her by the throat but Virtue is able to turn things around and get Filth in arm scissors. Filth eventually pounds his way out and slaps on a lengthy bearhug that leaves Virtue barely conscious. He then lifts her in the air under her armpits and just holds her in that position for a while.
He puts her on the ground and recovers his cleaver. Just as he is about to give her the “Celestia treatment,” Virtue regains her senses and blocks the blow. It does her little good however. As she attempts to crawl away, Filth rams her head into the floor and stretches her neck back.
He then drags her to her feet and puts Virtue in a reverse bearhug that she breaks out of. She flips Filth to the ground and there’s a short break in the action as both opponents seem winded, although Virtue is definitely the worse off. And that’s when things get dirty.
Actually, there is already dirt on the costume before this part, but Filth uses his power and one of Virtue’s sleeves blackens. He then cracks her on top of her head and uses his power again. When we next see all of Virtue, her costume is a dirty mess from head to toe. However, she continues to fight on and to avoid spoilers, that is where we will leave it.
You do get two endings. One ends in victory, the other in defeat. I should mention, however, there is a low blow and another bearhug for enthusiasts of those particular maneuvers. Also, one of the endings has Filth pouring an unhealthy looking green goo on the unconscious heroine.
So, I’m interested to see what the community thinks of this one. Although it is different from anything they have done previously, it has all the hallmarks of a good NGC episode with the addition of dirt. And I imagine there will be some mixed emotions on that. I think many will put the addition of dirt to the costume in the same category as blood and bruising effects. Some will like it, others won’t. Again, I’ll be interested to see what fans think.
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Does virtue try to fight back after she’s covered in the goo? I’m still deciding whether or not I should pick this one up.
She does, although the major gooing takes place near the end of the vid. I seriously doubt you will regret buying this one.
Great video but I REALLY need to see Virtue chloroformed(or chlorofoamed)and ots carried 🙂
This “Filth” guy is not only strong but resource full, loved how he has been established as such a threat for the heroines. Loved the action and both endings, Virtue was really good through the video, she has become one of my favorites to watch.
Not much to add to the rave reviews for this release. I will say that Season 4 ep. 1 with Celestia, and this one with Virtue are two of my all time faves from NGC. Also, both heroines manage to be game and feisty while also being very feminine, which I find incredibly alluring. NGC, I am so glad you chose to move forward with a fourth season. Great job.
I love the video’s of NGC. But this one. The action was to staged. I don’t know if it was the actress or the actor, but at one time when she was lying on her belly she put her foot back so they male character could grap it. It was like he had forgotten what to do and she handed over her leg to help him remember. There where more moments in this movie like this. But the extra elements like the filth I like. Something different in a NGC movie. Keep them comming.
I really liked this one. I loved the belly claw too. I loved belly claws in general so for me keep them coming.
10 out of 10. Five stars! Two thumbs WAY up! However you want to describe it this film is really REALLY amazing. Is it the best film that NGC has made to date? Definitely. Is it the best SHIP video for the year? I’ll definitely put it in my top three so far with Asami 2 and Sonique 2 both in a three way tie at the moment with this episode. If you are on the fence as to whether or not to buy this then let me tell you right now that you NEED to buy this film. This is truly a great film. Virtue is beautiful, hot, sexy, spectacular and gorgeous in this film.
First a little disclaimer about my preferences. I prefer P-13 videos than the R rated stuff. I also love Virtue as a heroine and she’s probably my favorite recurring heroine in SHIP of all time. I also prefer bare legs as a oppose to pantyhose but that doesn’t stop me from enjoying NGC or Rye-UK. So with that in mind I’ll continue on with my ‘review’.
What I absolutely loved about this film
1) Virtue stretching out in the beginning the film.
You know, if there was an entire film of Virtue just stretching out her hips like she was doing in the beginning for 15 minutes, I would still buy this video. I mean, she is just stunning. Absolutely stunning and her attractiveness and sex appeal was on full display in that 30 seconds of stretching she did.
2) Fight choreography
I wanted to believe that this film might have been the best fight choreography in all of SHIP videos but after watching the video several times now, I believe that the fights are just really good. Not the best or the greatest but just really good. That being said, it’s probably the best fight choreography in all of NGC at the moment. Virtue battled like a true superheroine and the hits and counter hits that were present in the first five minutes of the battle were really well done.
3) The Actress who plays Virtue
Let’s talk about this actress for a moment. I know most of us who have been with NGC since the beginning or so (i discovered NGC in early 2009) probably have a special place in our heart for Bluebird. She was the best that NGC had to offer and while other actress came up to par over the years, Bluebird continued to outshine her competitors. Well the title of best actress in NGC has officially been claimed by Virtue after this episode. She sold the peril amazingly well across a great variety of move sets. We’re talking about punches, bearhugs, hair pulls (more on that below), being unconscious on the floor, low blow, being chained up, being punched in the stomach, being stomped on, being lifted up, being kicked in the leg. She sold all of that extremely well. There wasn’t one moment of weakness in her selling the peril where I said, ‘well that wasn’t all that great’.
4) The fighting/peril elements
I touched on it above but let me just say that the peril elements that were done in this movie were superb. There’s nothing particularly ground breaking here with the only possible exception being when Filth lifts up an unconscious Virtue into the air by holding her under her arms (which we saw happen to Celestia in season 4 opening episode). That being said, everything was delivered exceptionally well. I’m not going to go into too many details here (this post is already too long) but my favorite parts were when Virtue was pulled off the floor by her hair and forced to stand. Again, nothing ground breaking here but its Virtue’s acting here that gets the top marks. She really sold the pain and peril that she was in, holding her hair with both hands as she tried to relieve the pressure of being dragged off the floor by her hair. Just amazing. Honestly, I haven’t seen a hair pull this hot since Trinity in CTLE ‘Your soul is mine 10’. I only wish that more producers did more of this. My second favorite element is the low blow that Virtue suffers which brings me to the next point.
5) The one single low blow
Now I’m not a low blow kind of guy. To me I think you can get by an entire SHIP film and still find it enjoyable without their being any low blow. I’ve seen it done recently too in Asami 2 and Sonique 2. That said, this is the second best low blow in all of the SHIP videos I’ve watched. I can count on one hand the number of actresses that can give a performance like the one Virtue gave and that is no exaggeration. Believe me when I say, if you are a fan of low blows, this is the one video you HAVE to get.
6) The Dialogue
I think we can all say that a huge majority of SHIP videos have ‘cheesy’ dialogue. Dialogue that just feels a tad off. Dialogue that is more filler than actually adding anything to the story. The one major exception to this would be Sonique 2 which had just amazing dialogue that flowed really well. Now that’s not to say that dialogue isn’t necessary or anything like that but to me I’ve never really paid attention to what a heroine had to say so much as what context is being provided here. And as much as I loved Virtue in the past videos, her dialogue was something that always seemed a bit forced. Well let me say that this video was a huge improvement for Virtue in that category. It’s not the best dialogue but it’s good. I especially loved the line when Virtue, in a sort of taunt to Filth after she landed a few good shots on him, she said, ‘Well, keep it coming’. And another one when she was going back and forth with Filth and she said, ‘You’ve been waiting your whole life to cut me up with a meat cleaver? How disturbed.” It just added so much personality and flavor to the already lovely Virtue.
7) The impressive knife catch Virtue did in one of her ending
I don’t know how it was accomplished but that knife catch that Virtue does in the end was great. It actually looked like if Flith through his knife at her and Virtue really did catch it in mid air.
8) The tension of not knowing if Virtue would die
I won’t spoil the ending but towards the end, despite how hot it was to see Virtue on the receiving end of a beating, I was secretly hoping that Virtue would win in the end. Several times I held my breath during this video particularly when Filth reached for his knife and looked like if he was about to do to Virtue what he did to Celestia. Silently begging Filth not to kill my favorite heroine.
9) Dirty, debooted, chained and underwear shots
When I first saw the filth that covered Virtue in the trailers, I wasn’t sure how it would mesh with the atmosphere of the film. Well having watched the film several times now I’ll say that I wouldn’t have had it any other way. The filth that covered Virtue added real value to the peril situation especially when Virtue was chained up and hanging from the ceiling. I also highly enjoyed Virtue without her shoes on though I will say that the way she lost them was kinda cheesy. Still great but just a bit noticeable. And how hot is it that we get glimpses of Virtue’s white lace panties throughout this film, especially when she knocked out on the floor and hanging from the ceiling.
All in all, I can’t sing enough praises for this film. To call it one of the all time greats feels a bit premature as I’ve only had it for one day so far and watched it three times. Yet this feels like one of those videos that will age better with time (and it’s already a great a video). It feels like one of those videos I’ll be re-watching for a long time to come. Amazing work Andrew. Please keep up the good work.
And bring us more Virtue.
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For me, this is the best NGC film ever. It helps that it featured my favourite character, but Virtue can really act.
Finally got home from work and was able to watch this on a real monitor and with better sound than my phone. Very impressive episode on multiple fronts.
First off there is Virtue, who pretty much always steals the show, and this was no exception. She showed amazing spirit and skill, even as the odds shifted away from her favor. It was mentioned in the comments for s4e1 how the characters handle situations differently when Celestia actually tried to run for it. Well, staying true to character, Virtue was having NONE of that. She looked offended when he told her she should run away.
Then we have Filth. This guy is a freaking monster. We learn a little more about his story in this episode and he’s interesting enough that I actually want to know more about him. I will echo what @Steve said about having a rivalry like Eliza and Bluebird’s ((SPOILER ALERT!)) and I think it would be amazing if Filth and Virtue developed into that kind of conflict.((END SPOILER))
The action was pretty fast paced with the upper hand shifting a couple of times. Both actors sold the action really well and the choreography was pretty spot on. As mentioned before, Virtue stole the show. This actress, whose name I don’t believe I have ever seen listed, is one of the best in the business at selling the peril. Her reactions vary from hit to hit and are believable, not too over-the-top. (I can’t stand how some actresses just moan like pornstars through all of the peril). I agree with Darkwrath016 that this was one of the most well sold low blows that I’ve seen in ages. And those bearhugs… I think there are three of them, two frontals and one from behind if memory serves, Great reactions there with responding to the actual squeezes and not just holding a single note the whole time. NGC typically does bearhugs really well to begin with but these were top notch.
My only complain(if you can even call it that) is that I really didn’t want it to end. I could seriously watch this go on for an hour or more if that were feasible, and I know that it’s not.
Wait so theres only one belly punch?? Seriously???? any damage to the torso?
She takes multiple blows to the torso while standing, bent over, and flat on her back. I’m a huge fan of belly blows myself, and while this episode wasn’t overflowing with them, they were there and well done. At least in my opinion.
Wow. Just… Wow. I know that’s not the most helpful review, but wow…
NGC made some of the best SHIP videos these days. But, for some reason, low blows are always messed up, intentionally. Looking that trailer, seems that they put great low blows too.
Bravo!!
YES!! When I saw Virtue receive that low blow in that trailer and reacted the way she did, I was instantly impressed and jumping for joy. NGC does a lot of things right but for one reason or the other, they either don’t do low blows or the heroine’s reaction to is practically non-existent. Point example is in NGC season 4, episode 1. The Dominator practically stumped on Celestia’s crotch several times one after the other and Celestia barely flinched. Okay I’m exaggerating that last part but her reaction didn’t make it seem as if it hurt all that much which was completely at odds with the rest of her performance. In that film aside from her low blow reaction, her performance was absolutely sensational.
Yeah, but she still don’t hold her crotch after the blow. Still, way better than some other low blows from NGC, like the awful low blow to Aj in the Kandycrisis finale. I read time ago, probably here, that in England they can have problems with law if they put sexual content in this type of videos. Maybe that’s way low blows aren’t clear in these videos?
Anyway, really liked this, loved the hard hits to that cutie girl!
True but in my opinion, that low blow was better than 95% of the low blows that I’ve watched in SHIP videos for the past eight years. In fact, that low blow was an absolutely perfect example of how to film a low blow without holding the crotch area. All too often I’ve seen actress react to low blows by holding their crotch in a way that makes me wonder if they’re just fondling themselves (Sonique!). In this one, Virtue suffers a low blow from Filth, gives a short cry, bends over slightly, face contorted in blinding pain quite literally. Virtue’s eyes are closed from the moment she suffers the low blow to the next move Filth puts on her which is a bear hug. She doesn’t breath heavily like other actresses but gives out short exasperated gasp of pain in brief intervals. She staggers back a bit and then forward but perhaps the ABSOLUTE best part about it was when she closes her legs, just ever so subtle crossing them towards the end. Simple sublime and a great substitute for the holding the crotch area reaction. More producers need to take notes from this film on how to do a good low blow.
Also, and I can’t quite explain why, but this low blow didn’t feel ‘inserted’ in the film to serve as a sort of checklist of items the producer needed to include to sell the video. Rather, it seemed to flow naturally with the rest of the battle which really added flavor to an already amazing video.
Yeah, the low blow is placed in a great way, it has it’s sense in that particular moment of the fight. She sells in a great way, loved when she closes her legs and everything, still I prefer when they holds the crotch. I mean, it’s natural, if someone hits you there you will put your hands on your crotch. Still a good landed low blow and a great reaction, this girl knows how to sell a beatdown!
Still on schedule? 🙂
“Much as my dastardly side would like to have these girls all cryogenically frozen in my basement for whenever I want to make a film with them, ”
This is but one reason why we all love you Andrew 🙂
Wow you can see her laced panties under the shiny tights. So sexy.
This is honestly my favorite part. It’s one thing to get a heroine all dirtied up, but when you start to see under the tights and see snippets of their underwear then it really takes things to a whole different level. I remember in Agent Walker 2 there’s a moment where the heroine is bear hugged and it pulls the leotard up to where you can get a clear view of her panties.
I’ve seen a few videos where this happens and it just totally adds to the defeat of the heroine. It doesn’t have to be gratuitous or explicit sometimes. In this case they make it work completely. I kind of wish that more producers would go through that process that simply beating up a heroine isn’t really enough. We have to see them go through that struggle and their uniform has to reflect that. And I don’t just mean costume destruction, but add the dirt, the grime, the wear and tear. The outfit should reflect the overall state of the heroine’s situation.
Now I understand, budgets are always a concern and you have to ensure that your actress is up for showing a little more than usual. With that said, if you actually went full tilt and made those changes in future productions then you will find people be receptive to them and will buy in to that end product.
With all that said, I am really looking forward to this video!
Absolutely agree with you Chucks. Very few things are better than a cute little glimpse at a heroine’s panties while she’s been dominated. It just adds an extra element to the whole peril for some reason that’s highly enjoyable (though I’ll admit I have a underwear fetish).
Also I just re-watched Agent Walker 2 because I didn’t remember any views like that described and boy was I pleasantly surprised. Not only are there multiple views of the heroine’s panties but she wears two different colors in that same film! One is a black lace and the other is a white lace. This film was in danger of being removed from my ‘five stars’ folder but having re watched it for the first time in a year I now remember why I thought it was such a good film to begin with. (By the way for anyone reading this, if you you like PG-13 films with extensive beat downs, then you can do no wrong by getting Agent Walker 2.)
Some other films that come to mind that incorporate these type of panty shots are: Rye’s ‘Evolution’, ‘Villian’s United 1 and 2’, Heroine Movies ‘Asami 2’, Secret Heroine Films recent film ‘Celestra’ which has a nice snipped of a pink lacy thong, Punished Heroine’s ‘Wonderous Girl 1, 2 and 3’. Frame of Mind II has but the briefest of glimpses of what might be white panties but it’s there for about a second after the heroine suffered a backbreaker and then gone in the next cut. Virtue is probably the only heroine in NGC who you get a glimpse of her panties while she’s in battle. The best and clearest example is Season 3, episode 9.
Will we see Celestia again soon?
This needs to be answered.
I can only imagine the reaction people here would get if Lucy Zillon got into the same kind of scuffle with Filth, with the same results 🙂
I’d like to see Faith vs Filth turn into an extended rivalry. My favorite NGC videos dealt with Bluebird vs Eliza and I’d love to see that long-term kind of rivalry return.
Love a good dirty fight! Thanks NGC.
When it will be released?
All being well, this weekend.
Man NGC you guys really got something special this season – it looks like you guys were finally able to secure filming locations where you can make more of a mess – this opens up endless doors for what you can film and in my opinion will drastically improve the quality of your movies moving forward. I’m gonna confidently say that NGC is way ahead of the game on ALL fronts when it comes peril, actress choice, costume choice, camera, story – a SERIOUS step up above the competition at least when compared to the western/non-asian superheroine peril movie scene. Mad. Props. NGC.
Just watched the Dirty teaser and all I have to say is just shut up and take my money NGC!!
On another note I must say that was a really hot trailer. I am a little biased towards Virtue as she’s my favorite heroine in NGC and is at least in the top 5 heroines of all time but still though. That WAS AN AMAZING trailer. A couple things though:
1)AOH with the heroine’s hands chained and unconscious is just super hot. More producers need to utilize this particularly as it relates to the so called ‘death ending’. I personally don’t think a superheroine needs to be killed so much as she needs to be humiliated at the end and that can take a variety of forms. NGC’s filth teaser which shows a knocked out Virtue is exactly the kind of humiliation that can take place to a defeated heroine (BlueBird confidence trick is also a very good one too)
2) NGC is kicking some major ass at the moment. In 2014 it was TBFE that was leading the way, then in 2015 The Rye and Punished Heroines took the helm. Now it seems that NGC is ready to step up and hit it out of the park as this is by far their best year. Our little niche genre seems to be growing and getting better which brings me to my third point
3) When is Heroine Movies going to post another editorial entitled “State of the genre”. The last one was a year ago!
Good grief. This could be the best ever film from NGC…. as long as Virtue survives. Please.
hope this is not the last Virtue. please
Love the dirty teaser. Reminds of the good ol SHC days. I haven’t purchased an NGC video in at least a year but this one will get my money hehe. Wish this type of stuff was done more often by all producers. Nice change of pace.
After watching the dirty teaser it looks like NGC will but virtue through the ringer with this episode. Looks like every heroine this season is in serious danger
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I agree with Mark. The dirty teaser looks AMAZING! I think I’m looking forward to this release more than any other to date, and after episode one of this season, that is saying something.
Just seen the ‘Dirty’ teaser…and seriously, it’s what I’ve dreamt of NGC producing for sometime (just with a different heroine)!!! Take my money now!!!
wow NGC is producing some real hot content lately
Good Lord! The way Filth lifted the half conscience Virtue in the air at the end of the preview was absolutely amazing!! This needs to come out yesterday!
Hopefully we get both endings. Virtue wins and looses
Wow nice deboot~~!!
I love Virtue
Debooting? That’s so sexy. Is Virtue wearing pantyhose or just tights? I mean, will we see her shiny hosed feet after debooting?
Please survive. I can’t take another cannon death. The last one really hit hard. Thats what I love about NGC. I get so invested that I actually care about the characters
Who was the last canon death again?
Celestia who was made into chopped beef by Filth.
Was that actually confirmed or just assuming?
VERY heavily implied. It would be one hell of a close call, but there’s been no mention since.
i feel like it wouldnt make sense to kill off what easily seems like their highest pulling and highest profit generating actresses (basing this on # of releases, returns, comments per video, and video prices)
I would agree. However, it is possible the actress could not do anymore appearances for various reasons. Moving to a different location, scheduling conflicts, etc.
Yes, I must say that we’ve had several people work with us for 4-6 years, and that is a huge amount of time in acting of any kind. If someone was selling loads of videos and was enjoyable to work with and was constantly pestering me to make more with them, then of course I’d be doing it. I can say that apparent interest based on number of comments has almost no correlation with numbers of sales. Sometimes actresses just move on. They move far away, or they get married and start having kids. A lot of women do that. I’ve had actresses who started with me aged 22/23 and who are now 29/30, you just do different things with your life eventually. I still get people asking me about Powerstar coming back, quite regularly. The last shoot with Powerstar was in April 2011! She was a really nice lady but today she’s approaching 40 and even the last time I heard about her she had 2 kids. Much as my dastardly side would like to have these girls all cryogenically frozen in my basement for whenever I want to make a film with them, looking exactly as they did, it sadly is not the case. I take a lot of comfort in the fact that I have filmed over a long period with so many of them. It’s a good day’s pay, but it isn’t so much that you could never say no to it, they must actually have enjoyed it, and it was great to work with them so long. On the plus side we’ve got some great people working with us now, some you haven’t yet seen, and that flow will continue.
Season 4 looks officially back on track…and then some!!!
Wow! This can’t release soon enough. I will echo Rob’s thoughts though, I really hope she survives. Not sure I can handle loosing another favorite. Has NCG recently recruited George R. R. Martin as an assistant writer?
Yes he’s my assistant. HBO and his publisher keep calling him about finishing his next book but he’s committed to us. However, all he keeps saying is; “Burn them all!”… I might stab him.
Yes well, even he knows there are a few characters whose deaths may cause full scale rioting in the streets and lynch mobs and the like. Virtue is practically my Daenerys as far as this comparison goes. I have a barn full of pitchforks at the ready…
Say she’ll be ok NGC… She’s my all time favourite.
I hope this doesn’t mean a new costume for Virtue NGC? Just patch it together again for the next film! Anyway, great to see her back in action.
I hope she survives. I already lost two favorite characters lol.
Hmm, you haven’t seen the dirty teaser yet…
Yeah, it definitely looks like a new costume is in order for Virtue. That’s okay though, I have faith in the NGC costume design team and the fact that Virtue will look stunning in just about anything.