Review of Basic Instinct (1992) by Deb S — 10 Feb 2010

It has loads of suspense, high tension, catchy and memorable dialogues, a bit of mystery, sex, intrigue and murder. The movie is about a cop played by Michael Douglas who has been recently cleared of charges of shooting out at two people and is under strict watch for drug and alcohol use. Sharon Stone stars as Catherine Tramell, a mysterious, dangerous, provocatively sexy and smart novelist who is the prime suspect in a murder case after her boyfriend was murdered in bed with an ice pick, a similar situation which is used in her novels. As soon as we meet her, we know we're dealing with a sociopath personality. Basic Instinct is a film that might not appeal to everyone because of its graphic sex scenes; but it will always be remembered for the famous police interrogation scene where Stone "sits" in the chair (I think you know which scene I'm talking about!). The climax, which really consists of just one ending shot, is one of the best I've ever seen though, brilliant conclusion. A very well made erotic thriller that delivers on every aspect that it set out to do and will have you on the edge of your seat from start to finish.

Nick: You like playing games don't you?

Catherine: I have a degree in psychology, it goes with the turf... Games are fun.

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Nick: What's your new book about?

Catherine: A detective. He falls for the wrong woman.

Nick: What happens to him?

Catherine: She kills him.