Review of Basic Instinct (1992) by Kathleen Maher for Austin Chronicle — 01 Dec 1999
Verhoeven's film is fascinating, if stupid and stylish, if shallow. The story has to move along at a fair clip because otherwise we'd notice how nonsensical it all is. And there is very little to connect with emotionally.
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This review of Basic Instinct (1992) was written by Kathleen Maher and published by Austin Chronicle on 01 Dec 1999.
Basic Instinct has generally received mixed reviews.
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