Review of Basic Instinct (1992) by Lisa S — 28 Sep 2017

Remember for the uncrossing of her legs lol ok thriller.

This review of Basic Instinct (1992) was written by Lisa S on 28 Sep 2017.

Basic Instinct has generally received mixed reviews.

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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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