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Basic Instinct 2
2006 116 min Germany, Spain, United Kingdom, United States of America R 18+
★4.1
Crime, Mystery, Thriller
Director: Michael Caton-Jones
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Description
Novelist Catherine Tramell is once again in trouble with the law, and Scotland Yard appoints psychiatrist Dr. Michael Glass to evaluate her. Though, like Detective Nick Curran before him, Glass is entranced by Tramell and lured into a seductive game.
Budget:
$70M
US Gross:
$5.97M
Worldwide:
$38.63M
Starring
Sharon Stone
Actor
David Morrissey
Actor
David Thewlis
Actor
Awards
Razzie Awards 2007
— Worst Screenplay
Razzie Awards 2007
— Worst Picture
Razzie Awards 2007
— Worst Prequel/Sequel
Razzie Awards 2007
— Worst Supporting Actor
Razzie Awards 2007
— Worst Director
Razzie Awards 2007
— Worst Screen Couple
Razzie Awards 2007
— Worst Actress
Key opinion
Basic Instinct 2 is a polarizing sequel that divides audiences between those who view it as a hollow, inferior imitation of the 1992 classic and those who appreciate its unique, stylized aesthetic. While Sharon Stone's enduring screen presence is widely acknowledged, the film's screenplay and the lack of chemistry with co-star David Morrissey remain major points of contention.
| Acting | Sharon Stone remains a magnetic screen presence whose commitment to the role of Catherine Tramell is the film's most consistent element. | |
| Acting | David Morrissey lacks the necessary charisma and on-screen spark to stand as a convincing counterpart to Sharon Stone. | |
| Production | The film adopts a sleek, high-gloss visual identity that stands apart from the gritty realism of its predecessor. | |
| Screenplay | The screenplay is widely criticized for lacking the tension and psychological sharpness that defined the original film. | |
| Adaptation | Opinions on the film's identity are split, with some viewing it as an absurd failure and others defending it as a standalone, stylized erotic thriller. |