Basic Instinct

TriStar Pictures | Release Date: March 20, 1992

3.8	USER SCORE Generally unfavorable reviews based on 457 Ratings

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oliver1hJan 28, 2013

Here we have a typical erotic-thriller which works (Besides the plot holes, and the unbelievable actions some characters make), because Sharon Stone and Michael Douglas were looking good, and had some screen-chemistry. The script (whileHere we have a typical erotic-thriller which works (Besides the plot holes, and the unbelievable actions some characters make), because Sharon Stone and Michael Douglas were looking good, and had some screen-chemistry. The script (while nothing special) creates enough tension to keep you watch the whole movie, but the ending is confusing and disappointing.… Expand

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TheguyoffireNov 6, 2012

Basic instinct is just like watching porn. The characters are so stupid and the plot itself is horrible. It felt as if they just wanted to put nudity and sex in it so that they could make us watch people have sex. Well if you are into goodBasic instinct is just like watching porn. The characters are so stupid and the plot itself is horrible. It felt as if they just wanted to put nudity and sex in it so that they could make us watch people have sex. Well if you are into good movies. Don't see this one. Even Bad boys 2 is better. However if you are into boring, uninspired acting, mediocrity, and just down right bad. I recommend this to you.… Expand

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BradySmithAug 29, 2014

This movie is extremely dirty in some scenes. Dirty enough in fact that the actors should be ashamed of being in them. The rest of the movie however has been underrated. It's not perfect. There's some tedium after a while ,and the sexThis movie is extremely dirty in some scenes. Dirty enough in fact that the actors should be ashamed of being in them. The rest of the movie however has been underrated. It's not perfect. There's some tedium after a while ,and the sex scenes are nearly pornographic, but it's a well shot, well acted, and occasionally atmospheric cop thriller. Stone's Catherine Tramell is one of the most memorable and alluring femme fatales in cinematic history. She's the centerpiece of the movie and she supports it ably. It has a very good musical score, (Oscar nominated by the way), and overall it's somewhat memorable, but not good enough to be great. However, by today's R standards it's definitely not the completely pornographic sex fest critics made it out to be. Yes parts are pretty dirty, but it's mostly a crime mystery with a whole lot of plot, even if it could have been better.… Expand

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ProfAmateurMay 3, 2023

Many explicite violent and sex scenes. Movie provokes in many ways. Story isnt that bad though.

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frederik1478Aug 28, 2020

min problem with the movie is that it fell too long, if it was about half and hour long I would have liked it much better

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