Basic Instinct
A violent police detective investigates a brutal murder that might involve a manipulative and seductive novelist.
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"This is one of my favorite films, even though it has some problems. The film caused controversy with some of the gay crowd (who didn't like the negative press) and for the graphic sex (with bedroom violence). It became a box office winner, that made Sharon Stone a star, and yet was basically p****d on by the critics! The word is the film is better than your average B movie skin flick, only by the quality of the actors, and Verhoeven's ability. I feel the film is still not given the respect it's due. I first saw the R-rated version, which is very good, but now you can get the..."
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Upon seeing the film, Steven Spielberg noticed Wayne Knight, and immediately wanted him to play Dennis Nedry in Jurassic Park (1993). He stayed through the end credits just to find his name, and Knight ended up being the first actor cast.
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A violent police detective investigates a brutal murder that might involve a manipulative and seductive novelist.