CORPORATE LINE: In the sexy and sleek psychological thriller Basic Instinct 2, after re-locating from San Francisco to London, best-selling crime novelist Catherine Tramell (Sharon Stone) once again finds herself on the wrong side of the law.
Dr. Michael Glass (David Morrissey), a respected London criminal psychiatrist, is brought in by Scotland Yard detective Roy Washburn to perform a psychiatric profile and evaluation of Tramell following the mysterious death of a top sports star. Physically drawn to Tramell and mentally intrigued by her, Glass, against the advice of his mentor, Dr. Milena Gardosh, is quickly sucked into her web of lies and seduction. The professional boundaries between Glass and Tramell are obliterated when she uncovers his basic instincts. A deadly battle of wits ensues, climaxing as Glass faces a choice that will change both their lives forever.
THE REVIEW: All the promotion about this film centered on Sharon Stone getting naked. It was the only way they could figure out how to promote a movie that was essentially about nothing more interesting than that. While the first Basic Instinct was truly erotic the second film is more neurotic. There is too much dialogue and not nearly enough action.
Most of the film is highly improbably as Dr. Glass the psychiatrist is easily manipulated by Catherine. It’s embarrassing how easy a person you’d expect to have a moderate amount of intelligence comes off as markedly stupid. The entire premise and attempt at creating mystery is defunct.
FRANKLY: Basic Instinct 2: Risk Addiction is an oxymoron. There is no risk whatsoever. If Sharon Stone can act she doesn’t prove it here. Even though Stone is handed too many bad lines she makes the delivery even worse. This might get the honor as the worst film of the year.
+ Charlie Craine
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