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Audio: English. Sub-titles: English
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Sharon Stone, Michael Douglas, Jeanne Tripplehorn, George Dzundza, Dennis Arndt Director: Paul Verhoeven
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11 of 11 people found the following review helpful
Format:Blu-ray
Despite Basic Instinct being a classic by now, the BR version does not really came out to its fullest: the BR image is somewhat grainy and seemingly soft. I compared it to the DVD and with the amp upscaling the DVD to 1080, I did not really see a big difference in the quality of image.
So, a great classic with excellent actors and music, but not a good BR production thought.
So, a great classic with excellent actors and music, but not a good BR production thought.
37 of 39 people found the following review helpful
Format:Blu-ray
First of all, my rating is basically 5 stars for the movie and 2 for the Blu-ray presentation.
The main reason? The picture. I just don't believe this has been remastered at 1080p. I have original projection reels of this movie in my collection and they still look cleaner and sharper, which they shouldn't. Basic Instinct has incredibly good cinematography, but the Blu-ray image is SOFT. Meaning there must be anti-aliasing happening because the image is not sufficiently detailed to fulfil 1080p. It was really something of a disappointment. Yes, it looks okay, but not for a second is this the best is could look. What's more, it's from Optimum, who usually really are quite good with their material.
The audio is fine, and Goldsmith's beautiful score is not damaged by the poor treatment other aspects of the movie have suffered.
There are no extras. Not even the feature-length Making Of has been included. There is a picture option which allows you to follow their instructions on getting the best picture they believe possible out of this disc. Well, ignore it. You know yourself what looks sharpest and most vibrant, and for me it was NOTHING like what they were suggesting.
I find this release to be a big disappointment, given how popular the film was and, despite it's often sleazy reputation, it really is a finely crafted thriller with lush, warm cinematography, Goldsmith's last great score, great editing and Verhoeven's slick direction. It's too bad the Blu-ray doesn't give it the respect it deserves.
The main reason? The picture. I just don't believe this has been remastered at 1080p. I have original projection reels of this movie in my collection and they still look cleaner and sharper, which they shouldn't. Basic Instinct has incredibly good cinematography, but the Blu-ray image is SOFT. Meaning there must be anti-aliasing happening because the image is not sufficiently detailed to fulfil 1080p. It was really something of a disappointment. Yes, it looks okay, but not for a second is this the best is could look. What's more, it's from Optimum, who usually really are quite good with their material.
The audio is fine, and Goldsmith's beautiful score is not damaged by the poor treatment other aspects of the movie have suffered.
There are no extras. Not even the feature-length Making Of has been included. There is a picture option which allows you to follow their instructions on getting the best picture they believe possible out of this disc. Well, ignore it. You know yourself what looks sharpest and most vibrant, and for me it was NOTHING like what they were suggesting.
I find this release to be a big disappointment, given how popular the film was and, despite it's often sleazy reputation, it really is a finely crafted thriller with lush, warm cinematography, Goldsmith's last great score, great editing and Verhoeven's slick direction. It's too bad the Blu-ray doesn't give it the respect it deserves.
7 of 8 people found the following review helpful
Format:Blu-ray
it's ok for this blu-ray prictures, but still can't totally fell this is a 1080p product, the problem is coloure, you can easily see this movie is from 1992, but the sound track is very inpresive, 5.1 DTS-HD master audio, eventhough this is not neccessary for this kind of movie. the reason why i gave 4 star is because compare with price, this blu-ray is very attractive.
audio:
5.1 DTS-HD master audio english
subtitle:
english
audio:
5.1 DTS-HD master audio english
subtitle:
english
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"..CLASSIC GEM OF A THRILLER.."
This has to be one of the most famous movies ever made, a real cult classic thriller that is extremely violent and extremely sexy!! Read more
Published 28 days ago by S. Drury
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God I love this movie. It's everything I remember/love about the 90s, while being completely slick and utterly entertaining. Read more
Published 10 months ago by Universal Soldier
Not Much Better Than DVD
Bought the blu ray version as had just bought myself a Blu ray and surround sound system. Picture quality not much btter than the standard DVD. Read more
Published 18 months ago by J. Auton
SUPER
the quality is very nice and th film so good this is a must
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