Lethal Weapon 4 (1998)
68%RT Audience Score: 64%
Awards & Nominations: 4 wins & 11 nominations
Jet Li’s arrival breathes fresh life into a tired franchise formula — but not enough to put Lethal Weapon 4 on equal footing with its predecessors
Lethal Weapon 4 may not be the best in the series, but it’s definitely the one that will make you laugh the most. The non sequiturs and nonsense are all worth it for the charming and buoyant heroes. Plus, the bone-crunching streetfighting clash between Mel and Jet Li is a classic. Just don’t expect any witty repartee or acting moments that rise above posing. But hey, who needs that when you have a family of characters that have become a part of ours too? And let’s not forget the destruction of the Murtaugh household – they threw in everything except the kitchen sink!
Production Company(ies)
Stanley Kubrick Productions,
Distributor
Warner Bros., Warner Home Vídeo
Release Type
Theatrical, Theatrical (Wide)
Filming Location(s)
I-215, Las Vegas, Nevada, USA
MPAA / Certificate
Rated R for violence and language
Year of Release
1998
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Color:Color
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Sound mix:DTS Dolby Digital SDDS
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Aspect ratio:2.39 : 1
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Runtime:2h 7m
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Language(s):English, Cantonese, Mandarin
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Country of origin:United States
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Release date:Release Date (Theaters): Jul 10, 1998 Original
Release Date (Streaming): Jun 5, 2001
Genre(s)
Action
Keyword(s)
starring Mel Gibson, Danny Glover, Joe Pesci, Rene Russo, Chris Rock, Jet Li, directed by Richard Donner, written by Shane Black, Jonathan Lemkin, Alfred Gough, Miles Millar, Channing Gibson, produced by Joel Silver, Richard Donner, action, R rating, box office performance, $129.8M, reviewed by Lisa Schwarzbaum, Leonard Klady, Geoff Andrew, Mick LaSalle, Liam Lacey, Kenneth Turan, Mike Massie, David Nusair, Zaki Hasan, Walter Chaw, Matt Brunson, John J Puccio, detective, Chinese mobsters, Tri
Worldwide gross: $285,444,603
Worldwide gross (inflation-adjusted): $523,831,096
Worldwide gross ranking (inflation-adjusted): 269
Worldwide tickets sold (est.): 57,124,438
US/Canada gross: $130,444,603
US/Canada gross (inflation-adjusted): $239,384,240
US/Canada gross ranking (inflation-adjusted): 275
US/Canada opening weekend: $34,048,124
US/Canada opening weekend (inflation-adjusted): $62,483,109
US/Canada opening weekend ranking (inflation-adjusted): 161
Budget and Earnings Details
Production budget (est.): $140,000,000
Production budget (inflation-adjusted): $256,919,741
Production budget ranking: 30
Marketing and distribution budget (inflation-adjusted est.): $138,351,280
Box office net earnings to date (inflation-adjusted est.): $128,560,075
ROI to date (est.): 33%
ROI ranking: 1,235
Danny Glover – Roger Murtaugh
Joe Pesci – Leo Getz
Rene Russo – Lorna Cole
Chris Rock – Detective Lee Butters
Jet Li – Wah Sing Ku
Director – Richard Donner
Producers – Joel Silver, Richard Donner
Writers – Shane Black, Jonathan Lemkin, Alfred Gough, Miles Millar, Channing Gibson
Director(s)
Richard Donner
Writer(s)
Shane Black, Jonathan Lemkin, Alfred Gough, Miles Millar, Channing Gibson
Producer(s)
Joel Silver, Richard Donner
Film Festivals
Awards & Nominations
4 wins & 11 nominations
Academy Awards
All Critics (67) | Top Critics (15) | Fresh (35) | Rotten (32)
September 7, 2011 | Rating: C
Lisa Schwarzbaum
Entertainment Weekly
TOP CRITIC
It matters little that the film is rife with non sequiturs, nonsense and nihilistic violence, because its heroes are so darn buoyant and charming.
August 25, 2008
Leonard Klady
Variety
TOP CRITIC
The climactic streetfighting clash between Mel and coldly charismatic martial arts star Jet Li is a bone-crunching classic.
June 24, 2006
Geoff Andrew
Time Out
TOP CRITIC
One could argue about which Lethal Weapon is the best, but No. 4 is certainly the funniest, warmest and most idiosyncratic.
June 18, 2002 | Rating: 3/4
Mick LaSalle
San Francisco Chronicle
TOP CRITIC
The relationship/humour stuff in Lethal Weapon 4 is pretty much excruciating, mawkish and inane… The second part of Lethal Weapon 044,the action sequences, are much better.
April 12, 2002 | Rating: 2.5/4
Liam Lacey
Globe and Mail
TOP CRITIC
There’s no plot worth describing, no repartee wittier than ‘Oh shut up,’ no acting moments that rise above the level of posing.
February 14, 2001 | Rating: 2/5
Kenneth Turan
Los Angeles Times
TOP CRITIC
An outstanding finale to the series, proving that some forms of overkill never get too old.
September 14, 2020 | Rating: 8/10
Mike Massie
Gone With The Twins
The weakest of the series…
February 11, 2020 | Rating: 2.5/4
David Nusair
Reel Film Reviews
After four films and countless adventures, these characters have become a family, and they’ve become part of ours too.
November 4, 2018 | Rating: 4/5
Zaki Hasan
Zaki’s Corner
If not for Jet Li, Lethal Weapon 4 would actually be worse than Lethal Weapon 3.
August 12, 2012 | Rating: 1/4
Walter Chaw
Film Freak Central
Lethal Weapon 4 throws in everything except the kitchen sink — and that’s only if you don’t count the one that’s destroyed along with the rest of the Murtaugh household.
June 14, 2012 | Rating: 2.5/4
Matt Brunson
Creative Loafing
With ‘Lethal Weapon 4’ we find the silliest and most sentimental of the bunch.
May 24, 2012 | Rating: 5/10
John J. Puccio
Movie Metropolis…
Plot
In the combustible action franchise’s final installment, maverick detectives Martin Riggs and Roger Murtaugh square off against Asian mobster Wah Sing Ku, who’s up to his neck in slave trading and counterfeit currency. With help from gumshoe Leo Getz and smart-aleck rookie cop Lee Butters, Riggs and Murtaugh aim to take down Ku and his gang.
Trivia
Goofs / Tidbits
Joe Pesci returns as Leo Getz in Lethal Weapon 4, but is reduced to a background character.
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68%
How Stella Got Her Groove Back (1998)
68%RT Audience Score: 66%
Awards & Nominations: 4 wins & 8 nominations
How Stella Got Her Groove Back is a film that, much like its titular character, has plenty of style and sass. While some critics may find fault with its lack of depth, it delivers exactly what it promises: a guilt-free escape to pretty places with pretty people having wicked-hot fun. Angela Bassett shines as always, transforming the film into an infomercial for her considerable abilities. And let’s be honest, who doesn’t need a little frothy, paper-thin romance every now and then? So sit back, relax, and let Stella show you how to get your groove back.
How Stella Got Her Groove Back is a movie that’s perfect for a girls’ night in. It’s got everything you need: hot guys, beautiful scenery, and Angela Bassett being a total boss. Sure, the plot might not be the deepest, but who cares when you’re watching people have wicked-hot fun in pretty places? It’s like a guilty pleasure that you don’t have to feel guilty about. So grab some popcorn, pour some wine, and get ready to groove with Stella.
Production Company(ies)
Distributor
20th Century Fox
Release Type
Theatrical, Theatrical (Wide)
Filming Location(s)
1090 Rubio Street, Altadena, California, USA
MPAA / Certificate
Rated R for language and some sexuality
Year of Release
1998
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Color:Color
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Sound mix:Dolby Digital
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Aspect ratio:1.85 : 1
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Runtime:2h 4m
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Language(s):English
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Country of origin:United States
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Release date:Release Date (Theaters): Aug 14, 1998 Original
Release Date (Streaming): Jan 25, 2001
Genre(s)
Comedy/Romance
Keyword(s)
starring Angela Bassett, Taye Diggs, Regina King, Whoopi Goldberg, Suzzanne Douglas, Michael J Pagan, directed by Kevin Rodney Sullivan, written by Terry McMillan, Ronald Bass, Comedy, Romance, $37.7M box office, R rating, reviewed by Duane Byrge, Lisa Schwarzbaum, Liam Lacey, Nina Caplan, Peter Travers, Kenneth Turan, David Ehrenstein, Cole Smithey, Lori Hoffman, Chuck O’Leary, Emanuel Levy, Frank Swietek, stockbroker, Jamaica, island fling, age difference, California, relationship, love, friendship, travel, vacation, fun, sun, sex, Hollywood, romancers, infomercial, escapism, pretty people, wicked-hot fun, cancer, death, airport, streaming, 20th Century Fox, Dolby Digital, aspect ratio, flat, 35mm
Worldwide gross: $39,278,722
Worldwide gross (inflation-adjusted): $72,081,993
Worldwide gross ranking (inflation-adjusted): 1,180
Worldwide tickets sold (est.): 7,860,632
US/Canada gross: $37,672,941
US/Canada gross (inflation-adjusted): $69,135,159
US/Canada gross ranking (inflation-adjusted): 924
US/Canada opening weekend: $11,318,919
US/Canada opening weekend (inflation-adjusted): $20,771,812
US/Canada opening weekend ranking (inflation-adjusted): 637
Budget and Earnings Details
Production budget (est.): $20,000,000
Production budget (inflation-adjusted): $36,702,820
Production budget ranking: 1,020
Marketing and distribution budget (inflation-adjusted est.): $19,764,469
Box office net earnings to date (inflation-adjusted est.): $15,614,705
ROI to date (est.): 28%
ROI ranking: 1,252
Taye Diggs – Winston Shakespeare
Regina King – Vanessa
Whoopi Goldberg – Delilah Abraham
Suzzanne Douglas – Angela
Michael J. Pagan – Quincy Payne
Director(s)
Kevin Rodney Sullivan
Writer(s)
Terry McMillan, Ronald Bass
Producer(s)
Deborah Schindler
Film Festivals
Awards & Nominations
4 wins & 8 nominations
Academy Awards
All Critics (50) | Top Critics (16) | Fresh (25) | Rotten (25)
Adapted from Terry McMillan’s ribald, heartfelt novel and starring Angela Bassett in the title role, Stella’s got plenty of style and brains. It’s a sexier, sassier version of Hollywood’s old-time romancers.
September 3, 2020
Duane Byrge
Hollywood Reporter
TOP CRITIC
September 7, 2011 | Rating: C-
Lisa Schwarzbaum
Entertainment Weekly
TOP CRITIC
The movie meanders on and on, like a bad sexual dream, until you finally wake up mumbling: Stella, please: leave that groove thang alone.
April 12, 2002 | Rating: 2/4
Liam Lacey
Globe and Mail
TOP CRITIC
Stella’s groove, like the film itself, doesn’t run deep.
March 5, 2002
Nina Caplan
Sight & Sound
TOP CRITIC
Delivers guilt-free escapism about pretty people having wicked-hot fun in pretty places.
May 11, 2001
Peter Travers
Rolling Stone
TOP CRITIC
Stella may be frothy and paper-thin, but it’s also another great success for star Angela Bassett, who transforms the film into an infomercial for her considerable abilities.
February 14, 2001 | Rating: 3.5/5
Kenneth Turan
Los Angeles Times
TOP CRITIC
The timing couldn’t be better for How Stella Got Her Groove Back.
October 3, 2017
David Ehrenstein
New Times
February 21, 2008 | Rating: 4/5
Cole Smithey
ColeSmithey.com
April 20, 2007 | Rating: 3/5
Lori Hoffman
Atlantic City Weekly
September 8, 2005 | Rating: 1/5
Chuck O’Leary
Fantastica Daily
July 3, 2005 | Rating: 2/5
Emanuel Levy
EmanuelLevy.Com
March 22, 2004 | Rating: 2/5
Frank Swietek
One Guy’s Opinion…
Plot
Stella Payne (Angela Bassett) is a highly successful, forty-something San Francisco, California stock broker who is persuaded by her colorful New York City girlfriend Delilah Abraham (Whoopi Goldberg) to take a well deserved, first-class vacation to Jamaica. As she soaks in the beauty of the island, she encounters a strapping, young islander, Winston Shakespeare (Taye Diggs). His pursuits for her turn into a hot and steamy romance that forces Stella to take personal inventory of her life and try to find a balance between her desire for love and companionship, and the responsibilities of mother and corporate executive.
Trivia
Goofs / Tidbits
“Stella may be frothy and paper-thin, but it’s also another great success for star Angela Bassett, who transforms the film into an infomercial for her considerable abilities.” – Kenneth Turan, Los Angeles Times
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68%
Gummo (1997)
68%RT Audience Score: 73%
Awards & Nominations: 4 wins & 3 nominations
Harmony Korine’s Gummo is a film that defies traditional quality metrics and instead requires active engagement from the viewer. While some may find it exploitative or dismissible, there is no denying the film’s ability to provoke and challenge its audience. With moments of genuine spectacle and a tragic satire that is both blackly funny and unthinkably sad, Gummo lingers long in the memory. However, one cannot help but wonder if the director sees the rest of humanity as found art, and himself as its appraiser. Regardless, Gummo is a film that deserves to be seen, if only to grapple with the uncomfortable realities of human diversity.
Gummo” is like a wild ride on a rollercoaster that you’re not sure you want to be on, but can’t help but stay for the whole thing. It’s a mix of shock value, tragedy, and surrealism that leaves you feeling both disturbed and oddly satisfied. While some may find it exploitative or lacking in cohesion, it’s hard to deny the impact it has on the viewer. It’s definitely not for everyone, but if you’re up for a challenge and want to experience something truly unique, give “Gummo” a watch.
Production Company(ies)
Act III Communications, Buttercup Films Ltd., The Princess Bride Ltd.,
Distributor
Fine Line Features
Release Type
Filming Location(s)
Nashville, Tennessee, USA
MPAA / Certificate
Rated R for pervasive depiction of anti-social behavior of juveniles,including violence, substance abuse,sexuality and language
Year of Release
1997
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Color:Color
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Sound mix:Dolby Digital
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Aspect ratio:1.85 : 1
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Runtime:1h 28m
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Language(s):English
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Country of origin:United States
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Release date:Release Date (Theaters): Oct 17, 1997 Original
Release Date (Streaming): Mar 20, 2001
Genre(s)
Drama
Keyword(s)
starring Nick Sutton, Jacob Reynolds, Jacob Sewell, Darby Dougherty, Chloe Sevigny, Carisa Glucksman, directed by Harmony Korine, written by Harmony Korine, drama, R rating, Fine Line Features, Cary Woods, $87.4K box office, Dolby Digital sound mix, 35mm, Flat (1.85:1) aspect ratio, reviewed by V.A Musetto, Richard Williams, David Jenkins, John Anderson, Mark Caro, Keith Phipps, Joel Copling, Chase Burns, Matthew Rozsa, Richard Propes, Jim Ridley, Jacob Reynolds as Solomon, Nick Sutton as Tummler, Jacob Sewell as Bunny Boy, Chloe Sevigny as Dot, Carisa Glucksman as Helen, teen friends, tornado-ravaged town, Ohio, deformed, disturbed, perverted, gunning down stray cats, getting stoned on household inhalants, mute Bunny Boy, bullied by kids, sisters, dodging a pedophile
Worldwide gross: $116,799
Worldwide gross (inflation-adjusted): $217,723
Worldwide gross ranking (inflation-adjusted): 2,915
Worldwide tickets sold (est.): 23,743
US/Canada gross: NA
US/Canada gross (inflation-adjusted): NA
US/Canada gross ranking (inflation-adjusted): NA
US/Canada opening weekend:
US/Canada opening weekend (inflation-adjusted): NA
US/Canada opening weekend ranking (inflation-adjusted): NA
Budget and Earnings Details
Production budget (est.): $1,300,000
Production budget (inflation-adjusted): $2,423,305
Production budget ranking: 2,010
Marketing and distribution budget (inflation-adjusted est.): $1,304,950
Box office net earnings to date (inflation-adjusted est.): -$3,510,532
ROI to date (est.): -94%
ROI ranking: 1,986
Nick Sutton – Tummler
Jacob Sewell – Bunny Boy
Darby Dougherty – Darby
Chloë Sevigny – Dot
Carisa Glucksman – Helen
Harmony Korine – Director/Writer
Cary Woods – Producer
Director(s)
Harmony Korine
Writer(s)
Harmony Korine
Producer(s)
Cary Woods
Film Festivals
Awards & Nominations
4 wins & 3 nominations
Academy Awards
All Critics (58) | Top Critics (21) | Fresh (22) | Rotten (36)
Like a kid acting up for attention, the wise-ass Korine wants desperately to be in your face – to offend and provoke. And he does a damn good job getting his way. If for no other reason, “Gummo” deserves to be seen.
January 7, 2019
V.A. Musetto
New York Post
TOP CRITIC
After his persuasively disturbing screenplay for Larry Clark’s Kids, Harmony Korine ‘s Gummo comes as a disappointment.
January 7, 2019
Richard Williams
Guardian
TOP CRITIC
The unyielding and uncomfortable manner in which Gummo grapples with human diversity has also allowed it to linger long in the memory.
January 7, 2019
David Jenkins
Little White Lies
TOP CRITIC
Is the perspective of youth in this country really so devoid of significance, and their existence so septic? These are good questions, although “Gummo” provides neither answer nor solution, nor even thematic cohesion.
January 7, 2019
John Anderson
Los Angeles Times
TOP CRITIC
The point of all this nihilism and grotesqueness? You got me.
January 7, 2019 | Rating: 0/4
Mark Caro
Chicago Tribune
TOP CRITIC
Take away the shock value, and there isn’t much there: just a stylistically promising student film peddling bargain-basement surreal nihilism that, stretched over 90 minutes, grows awfully tedious.
January 7, 2019
Keith Phipps
AV Club
TOP CRITIC
A tragic satire – blackly funny, often disturbing, unthinkably sad.
May 24, 2022
Joel Copling
Spectrum Culture
There are moments of genuine spectacle, but the ongoing freakshow feels, like Kids, exploitative…
December 9, 2021
Chase Burns
The Stranger (Seattle, WA)
This makes it impossible to measure “Gummo” using the traditional quality metrics, and leaves us simply asking whether it works or does not. It works.
December 13, 2020 | Rating: 3/4
Matthew Rozsa
matthewrozsa.com
A film of challenge that requires a viewer to go beyond passive viewing into very actively experiencing the film.
September 9, 2020 | Rating: 3.0/4.0
Richard Propes
TheIndependentCritic.com
If only the director didn’t see the rest of humanity as found art, and himself as its appraisor!
April 2, 2019
Jim Ridley
Nashville Scene
Somehow, often within a single scene or image, [Gummo] manages to be simultaneously indefensible, dismissible, exploitive, heartbreaking and completely revivifying.
March 27, 2019
Patrick Dahl
Screen Slate…
Plot
Constructing this film through random scenes, director Harmony Korine abruptly jettisoned any sort of narrative plot, so here we go: Solomon and Tummler are two bored teenage boys who live in Xenia, Ohio. A few years ago, a tornado swept through it, destroying more than half the town and killing the same amount, including Solomon’s father. The film, from there, chronicles the anti-social adventures these two boys have. These include sniffing glue, killing cats, having sex, riding dirtbikes, listening to black metal, and meeting a cavalcade of quirky, bizarre, and scary people. These include a man who pimps his mentally ill wife to our anti-heroes, three sisters who play with their cat and practice becoming strippers, a black midget fending off the sexual advances of a troubled man (played by the director Harmony Korine), a 12-year-old gay transvestite who is also a cat killer, Solomon’s mother who seems to be the only glimpse of sanity, two foul-mouthed six-year olds, and most importantly, a nymphlike skateboarder who walks around town wearing pink rabbit ears.
Trivia
Goofs / Tidbits
Chloe Sevigny stars as one of the sisters in the film.
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68%
Basic Instinct (1992)
68%RT Audience Score: 63%
Awards & Nominations: Nominated for 2 Oscars
5 wins & 23 nominations total
Unevenly echoing the work of Alfred Hitchcock, Basic Instinct contains a star-making performance from Sharon Stone but is ultimately undone by its problematic, overly lurid plot
Basic Instinct is the kind of movie that makes you want to take a cold shower after watching it. Sharon Stone’s performance is so captivating that you can’t help but be drawn into her web of seduction. Sure, the movie has its flaws, but it’s still a classic that’s worth watching. And let’s be real, who doesn’t love a good erotic neo-noir thriller? Just be warned, you might need to cover your eyes during some of the more graphic scenes.
Production Company(ies)
Distributor
Pioneer Entertainment, Live Video, Columbia Tristar, Live Entertainment
Release Type
Streaming, Theatrical, Theatrical (Wide)
Filming Location(s)
2930 Vallejo Street, Pacific Heights, San Francisco, California, USA
MPAA / Certificate
Rated R for strong violence and sensuality, and for drug use and language
Year of Release
1992
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Color:Color
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Sound mix:Dolby SR Dolby Digital
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Aspect ratio:2.39 : 1
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Runtime:2h 7m
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Language(s):English
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Country of origin:United States
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Release date:Release Date (Theaters): Mar 20, 1992 Original
Release Date (Streaming): Mar 14, 2006
Genre(s)
Mystery & thriller
Keyword(s)
starring Sharon Stone, Michael Douglas, Jeanne Tripplehorn, George Dzundza, Denis Arndt, Leilani Sarelle, directed by Paul Verhoeven, written by Joe Eszterhas, mystery, thriller, box office performance, budget, reviewed by Anton Bitel, Carrie Nelson, Alexandra Heller-Nicholas, Dave Kehr, Richard Schickel, John Hartl, Martha Ertman, Stephen Silver, Eddie Harrison, Casey Cipriani, Jason Best, Mike Massie, R MPAA rating, crime novelist, suspect, homicide detective, psychologist, murder case, intense relationship, femme fatale, sexual politics, neo-noir, controversial, explicit, twists and turns, guilty pleasure, Vertigo, Alfred Hitchcock, femme fatale, seduction, obsession, power dynamics, open-ended, psychological thriller, sex, violence, intrigue, mystery, suspects, identity, rock star, linked deaths, problematic, lurid plot
Worldwide gross: $352,927,224
Worldwide gross (inflation-adjusted): $755,449,741
Worldwide gross ranking (inflation-adjusted): 161
Worldwide tickets sold (est.): 82,382,742
US/Canada gross: $117,727,224
US/Canada gross (inflation-adjusted): $251,998,131
US/Canada gross ranking (inflation-adjusted): 252
US/Canada opening weekend: $15,129,385
US/Canada opening weekend (inflation-adjusted): $32,384,835
US/Canada opening weekend ranking (inflation-adjusted): 407
Budget and Earnings Details
Production budget (est.): $49,000,000
Production budget (inflation-adjusted): $104,885,752
Production budget ranking: 382
Marketing and distribution budget (inflation-adjusted est.): $56,480,977
Box office net earnings to date (inflation-adjusted est.): $594,083,011
ROI to date (est.): 368%
ROI ranking: 370
Sharon Stone – Catherine Tramell
George Dzundza – Gus Moran
Jeanne Tripplehorn – Dr. Beth Garner
Denis Arndt – Lt. Philip Walker SFPD
Leilani Sarelle – Roxy
Director(s)
Paul Verhoeven
Writer(s)
Joe Eszterhas
Producer(s)
Alan Marshall
Film Festivals
Awards & Nominations
Nominated for 2 Oscars
5 wins & 23 nominations total
Academy Awards
Oscar Nominees
All Critics (71) | Top Critics (22) | Fresh (40) | Rotten (31)
…earns its status as what Nick deems “the f*ck of the century”, or at least what Catherine grudgingly concedes to be “a pretty good beginning”, in radicalising the sexual politics of a subgenre more often associated with male privilege.
June 14, 2021
Anton Bitel
Little White Lies
TOP CRITIC
Basic Instinct depicts queerness in the most sinister ways imaginable.
January 12, 2021
Carrie Nelson
Bitch Media
TOP CRITIC
With her high octane gyno-power at full throttle, [Sharon Stone] … commands our attention now as much as she did on the film’s initial release, defiantly holding our gaze if we dare even for a moment let our eyes drift towards anything else.
August 27, 2018
Alexandra Heller-Nicholas
Senses of Cinema
TOP CRITIC
Verhoeven does not explore the dark side, but merely exploits it, and that makes all the difference in the world.
March 25, 2013 | Rating: 1/4
Dave Kehr
Chicago Tribune
TOP CRITIC
[The film has] a smug faith in the ability of its own speed, smartness and luxe to wow the yokels.
March 25, 2013
Richard Schickel
TIME Magazine
TOP CRITIC
Slick, clever and entertainingly overheated while you’re watching it, Basic Instinct starts to evaporate the second you leave the theater.
March 25, 2013 | Rating: 2.5/4
John Hartl
Seattle Times
TOP CRITIC
Basic Instinct is the most feminist film I have seen since Thelma and Louise.
May 23, 2022
Martha Ertman
Curve
Beyond that, though, Basic Instinct is best known for sex. (30th anniversary)
March 25, 2022 | Rating: 4/5
Stephen Silver
Tilt Magazine
…a rare example of a blockbuster that’s not aimed at family audiences, but made by a provocateur hoping to shake up attitudes to sex…
June 23, 2021 | Rating: 5/5
Eddie Harrison
film-authority.com
The classic erotic neo-noir thriller…Sure, this one has questionable morals, but at least the woman has all the power.
November 16, 2020
Casey Cipriani
Bustle
Time, sadly, hasn’t been so kind to Douglas. A decade and a half later, the glimpse of his saggy naked bottom after one of the duo’s sex scenes remains shocking.
November 13, 2020
Jason Best
Movie Talk
Even as Verhoeven is pushing buttons and stretching the boundaries of conventionality, he still incorporates artsy filmmaking techniques.
September 9, 2020 | Rating: 8/10
Mike Massie
Gone With The Twins…
Plot
A former rock star, Johnny Boz, is brutally killed during sex, and the case is assigned to detective Nick Curran of the SFPD. During the investigation, Nick meets Catherine Tramell, a crime novelist who was Boz’s girlfriend when he died. Catherine proves to be a very clever and manipulative woman, and though Nick is more or less convinced that she murdered Boz, he is unable to find any evidence. Later, when Nilsen, Nick’s rival in the police, is killed, Nick suspects of Catherine’s involvement in it. He then starts to play a dangerous lust-filled mind game with Catherine to nail her, but as their relationship progresses, the body count rises and contradicting evidences force Nick to start questioning his own suspicions about Catherine’s guilt.
Trivia
Goofs / Tidbits
Basic Instinct contains a star-making performance from Sharon Stone.
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68%
The Pursuit of Love Season: 1
68%RT Audience Score: 48%
Starring: Emily Beecham, Beattie Edmondson, Lily James, Emily Mortimer, Andrew Scott
Amazon Studios, DUST, Ensemble, Participant
Year of Release
2021
Technical Specs
Color: Color
Sound mix: Stereo
Aspect ratio: 16:9 HD
Language(s): English
Country of origin: United States, United Kingdom
Original premiere: 05/09/2021
Newest season premiere: 05/09/2021
Season Finale:
05/23/2021
2020-2021 Mid Season Primetime
U.S. Digital
(Originating Distributor)
Series Premiere:
07/30/2021
Season Premiere:
07/30/2021
Genre(s)
Comedy, Drama, Ensemble, Family, Family Relationship, Historical, Literary Adaptation, Music, Political, Relationship Drama, Romance, War
Keyword(s)
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Emily Beecham
Fanny Logan
Beattie Edmondson
Louisa Radlett
Lily James
Linda Mortimer
The Bolter
Andrew Scott
Lord Merlin
Dominic West
Uncle Matthew
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