Basic Instinct

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Don J 07/10/2021 Saw the new 4K remaster of Basic Instinct (2021) produced by Rialto Pictures and Studio Canal. The transfer was really good and clean and felt fresh for a movie that is almost 30 years old. I had not seen this movie in about 15 years, so seeing it on the big screen felt pretty fresh. Is Basic Instinct a great movie? No. But, I think it was a bold movie for it's time to take on some really explicit material including sexual and sadistic violence, which many producers didn't have the courage to take on before. The movie's main strength is the electrifying chemistry between Michael Douglas and Sharon Stone. See more Romas M @Romas Jan 12 Greetings from Lithuania. I've recently rewatched "Basic Instinct" (1991) on 4K UHD disk and was surprised of how much i've enjoyed this film. I have seen it year ago, but didn't remember much about the plot. Well this film delivers in terms of an excellent "whodunnit". Performances were very good by both leads, directing by Paul Verhoeven was also excellent - at running time 2 h 2 min never was i bored or not intrigued. Music was very good and atmospheric. Overall, "Basic Instinct" is surely a superb erotic thriller with excellent performances, very intriguing story and great characters. It still hold up very well and can put to a shame a lot of today's mystery films. See more Qasim R Dec 2 Must watch phycological thriller film . It's always keeps you guessing. See more Jack F @MovieFan111 Nov 19 I think I missed the famous scene. I don't know how though. Eh, whatever. See more Ads T Nov 6 '90s erotic neo-noir didn't get much better than this Paul Verhoeven thriller. It has tremendous style, top-level acting and a star-making performance from Sharon Stone- not to mention the notorious interrogation scene which gave the film it's R rating. The convoluted plot is the only liability though because we are never really sure who the killer is, even in the final revealing scene. See more Rohan H Oct 31 Basic Instinct (1992) is a stylish and provocative psychological thriller that redefined the genre with its fearless storytelling, magnetic performances, and masterful tension. Directed by Paul Verhoeven and written by Joe Eszterhas, the film is a razor-sharp mix of mystery, sensuality, and psychological manipulation — a movie that dares to shock but also compels you to think. Michael Douglas stars as Detective Nick Curran, a seasoned cop investigating the brutal murder of a rock star. The prime suspect: Catherine Tramell, an enigmatic and brilliant crime novelist played by Sharon Stone in a career-defining performance. From the moment she appears on screen, Stone commands attention. Her portrayal of Catherine is hypnotic — intelligent, seductive, and dangerous, yet always in control. It’s one of the most iconic performances of the 1990s, and it transformed her into a cinematic legend. Douglas delivers a powerful performance as the flawed detective drawn into Catherine’s web of intrigue and desire. The chemistry between him and Stone is electric — equal parts fascination and fear — driving the film’s psychological and erotic tension to its limits. Their power struggle becomes the core of the story, blurring the line between passion and peril. Verhoeven’s direction is sleek and fearless. He crafts each scene with precision, using mood, lighting, and pacing to heighten the sense of danger and seduction. Jan de Bont’s cinematography is striking — cold, modern, and elegant — perfectly matching the film’s tone, while Jerry Goldsmith’s haunting musical score adds sophistication and menace. The result is a film that feels both stylish and unsettling, both intimate and grand. Beyond its sensationalism, Basic Instinct is an intelligent and layered exploration of control, obsession, and the darker corners of human desire. It challenges perceptions of gender and power, presenting a female character who is not a victim but a master of her own narrative. In a genre dominated by male-driven perspectives, Catherine Tramell stands out as a symbol of autonomy and mystery. See more Read all reviews

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