Throughout her illustrious career, Sharon Stone has appeared in over 100 projects. She has starred in action films ("Total Recall"), dramas ("Casino"), and comedies ("The Muse"). However, it was her role as the femme fatale writer Catherine Tramell in the thriller "Basic Instinct" (1992) that became both a triumph and a curse for her.
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About the Movie
A mysterious murder takes place in San Francisco: a former rock musician is found dead in his own bed, killed in an extremely sophisticated manner—with an ice pick. Detective Nick Curran (Michael Douglas) takes on the case.The most famous scene in "Basic Instinct" is undoubtedly the interrogation episode, where Catherine Tramell, by displaying her nudity, confuses the police officers. This scene became iconic, widely parodied, and discussed in the media and on television.
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The Price of Fame
In 1992, the erotic thriller genre was still new, and explicit scenes featuring Sharon Stone sparked a wave of criticism. This affected her divorce proceedings with Phil Bronstein. According to the actress, the judge literally asked her young son, "Do you know your mom makes sex movies?"In the end, the court sided with the father, considering that "a woman who acts in such films is not capable of raising a child." Sharon was allowed to see her son Roan only once a month.
Only 13 years later, when Roan was old enough to decide for himself whom to live with, he chose his mother. But for Sharon, this loss was a real blow.Sharon StoneI lost custody of my child. When the judge asked my child, my little boy, 'Do you know your mother makes sex movies?' It was an abuse by the system that decided I was a bad parent because I made this movie.
The actress admitted that at the time, the role of Catherine Tramell was extremely controversial, but now, amid modern openness in film and television, it seems almost innocent.
Sharon StoneNow people walk around completely naked on regular television, and you might have seen one-sixteenth of a second of my possible nudity, and I lost custody of my child.
What Viewers Think
Despite Sharon Stone's personal tragedy, viewers continue to admire her performance in "Basic Instinct":According to viewers, Sharon doesn't just play the main villain; she completely outshines everyone else, including even Michael Douglas. Her Catherine Tramell is an atypical femme fatale, surprising with her charisma, confidence, and ability to manipulate.Reviewer SnoopyStyle from 'Imdb'There's no denying that the team of director Paul Verhoeven and screenwriter Joe Eszterhas has given the world iconic movie scenes. The interrogation scene will likely remain in history forever. The film has unforgettable moments.
Reviewer Jagged-11 from 'Imdb'The core of the film's plot is Stone's performance, which is truly magnificent (although in the long run, this film became more of a curse than a blessing for her film career). Stone plays her with such fervor that we can't take our eyes off her. The interrogation scene is perhaps the best scene in the film, one that will not be forgotten anytime soon.
Opinion
Should actors with children agree to participate in films with "spicy" scenes? On one hand, cinema is just a job, like any other. Actors play roles, and these roles are not always "good" or "correct."But on the other hand, especially in the past, such films could provoke a negative reaction from people, which could affect the actor's family. As we see, even the custody of children. It turns out that there is no clear rule here. Everyone decides for themselves: whether to risk for an interesting role or not. The main thing is to ensure that the film does not create problems in real life and that no one confuses the actor's screen image with their real self.
If you were in Sharon Stone's place and knew about the potential consequences, would you have refused the role or still taken the risk?
