Paul Verhoeven's controversial thriller Basic Instinct, the film that made an international star of female lead Sharon Stone, has been given many different DVD releases -- but this one is one of the best. The film itself is presented in a widescreen anamorphic transfer that preserves the original theatrical aspect ratio of 1.85:1. Closed-captioned English soundtracks are rendered in both Dolby Digital 5.1 and Dolby Digital Stereo. English, Spanish, and French subtitles are accessible. Supplemental materials include a commentary track recorded by noted feminist Camille Paglia, a featurette that compares the theatrical version of the film with the edited-for-television version, a making-of documentary, storyboards, trailers, and production notes.