Review of Basic Instinct (1992) by Jonathan S — 08 Jan 2009

The asinine score is the hardest working thing in this ludicrous movie.

This review of Basic Instinct (1992) was written by Jonathan S on 08 Jan 2009.

Basic Instinct has generally received mixed reviews.

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Film culte légendaire le meilleur incontestable de Verhoeven…

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