Review of Basic Instinct (1992) by Tristan G — 21 Mar 2009

So gleefully distasteful, but not really entertaining either.

This review of Basic Instinct (1992) was written by Tristan G on 21 Mar 2009.

Basic Instinct has generally received mixed reviews.

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