Basic Instinct

USA 1992, 128 minutes
Dir. Paul Verhoeven
Rating: [R18]
Genres: Suspense/Crime / Controversy, Girl-centric, Sex

Aroview: Sharon Stone leapt into fame, fortune and notoriety with her raunchy portrayal of the sultry crime novelist who may or may not be living out her brutal fantasies. Michael Douglas attempts to find out. A controversial smash hit.

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4 stars (Very Good) Probably best known for the nudity ('that' interrogation scene), which is a little unfair considering the numerous other elements which make this an intense and gripping mystery/suspense story. ~Tom H
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3 stars (Good Enough) Facile plot & unlikeable characters but entertaining enough. ~Sandy
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2 stars (Good Try) It starts off quite well, and although there are some good segments throughout, the screenplay is easily sidetracked and longer than it needed to be. ~Tubbs
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3 stars (Good Enough) ~Wyatt Earp
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4 stars (Very Good) Incredible style and a star-making performance from Stone in this film about a femme fatale easily outmaneuvering every man who crosses her path. Maybe the perfect example of director & cast elevating a bad script. ~Pearce