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Review
In BASIC INSTINCT 2, a sequel to the 1992 original, Sharon Stone resumes the role that first made her famous. Beautiful American author Catherine Tramell (Stone) is living in London when she is involved in a sexually charged car accident leading to the scandalous death of a famous British athlete. Raunchy and irreverent, Tramell likes to shock people with both her words and her actions. Dr. Michael Glass (David Morrissey), who is evaluating her for trial at the request of Det. Superintendent Roy Washburn (David Thewlis), is no exception. Just coming out of a divorce and facing the resurrection of an old situation that could ruin his career, Glass is slowly but surely sucked into Tramells web when he takes her on as a private therapy client. Day by day Glass realises that she has infiltrated more of his personal relationships, which also leads him to question why so many people in his circle are suffering questionable fates. Each time Glass is convinced that Tramell is guilty, she diverts suspicion in another direction. Does gossip magazine writer Adam Towers (Hugh Dancy) plan to reveal a deadly decision that Glass made in his past? Is Det. Washburn really the upstanding cop he appears to be? Is Glasss ex-wife, Denise (Indira Varma) trying to sabotage his career? The twists and turns in the plot keep everyone guessing in this psychological thriller, which is directed by Michael Caton-Jones (THIS BOYS LIFE, THE JACKAL).
Basic Instinct 2 Review
It's been fourteen years since Sharon Stone flashed her way to fame in erotic thriller "Basic Instinct". Now she's back as shady crime novelist Catherine Tramell, and this time it's the men (and women) of London who have to watch their backs. The film has Tramell under the scrutiny of Dr. Michael Glass (David Morrissey), a criminal psychologist who's tasked with assessing her following a car crash, which left Catherine's ex-lover (Stan Collymore) dead and the novelist herself floating in the Thames. But soon the pair are probing each others minds (and other places!), as professionalism goes out of the window and the body count rises.
One of the more troubled productions of recent years - Stone was suing the movies producers at one point and apparently ended up in the position where they had to pay her if the film was made or not! - its hard to express how disappointing "Basic Instinct 2" is. While the original movie may not exactly have been Oscar material, it at least pushed the envelope and had a definite shock factor. This follow-up though is a damp squib with all the erotic tension of a launderette. Director Michael Caton-Jones tries to spice things up with the obligatory sex scenes, but they're lifeless and flat compared to the chemistry Stone enjoyed with Michael Douglas back in 1992, and certainly nothing shocking in this day and age.
The cast seem game enough - especially Davis Thewlis who chews up the scenery as a copper investigating Tramell - and Caton-Jones makes our capital city an integral part of proceedings. But a dire, confusing script and a total lack of eroticism make "Basic Instinct 2" a sequel too far.
Special Features
Feature Length Commentary with Director Michael Caton-Jones, Deleted Scenes and Alternate Ending with optional Directors Commentary, Between the Sheets: A Look Inside Basic Instinct 2, Art of Seduction Featurette
Product Details
Region 2
Running Time: 114 minutes
Production Year: 2006
Main Language: English
Customer Reviews
Psychological thriller
A bit slow and inconclusive, but Hitchcock style, maybe it's supposed to be like this.
Category: Thriller
Certificate: 18 Suitable for 18 years and over. Not for sale to persons under age 18, by placing an order for this product you are declaring that you are 18 years or over.
Directed by: Michael Caton-Jones
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