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Title: Trashy Fun
Review: I wasn't very impressed by Basic Instinct the first time I saw it, but having recently gained a new appreciation for Verhoeven's work, I decided to give it another look. I wasn't disappointed; this is a terrifically goofy, fun piece of work, that serves as marvelous entertainment if you don't take it too seriously. Sharon Stone is solid (in the one of the few roles I've seen her do where she actually acted), and Michael Douglas is surprisingly good, playing a nastier variation on all of his "middle-aged-white-male-who-sleeps-with-younger-women" roles. There's subtext here, if you want it, but you don't have to look for it to enjoy the movie.Verdict: It outdoes Brian Depalma, which is saying something.
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