Sharon Stone’s ‘Basic Instinct’ leg-crossing scene ‘most-paused moment in movies’

MELBOURNE - Sharon Stone’s infamous leg-crossing scene in ‘Basic Instinct’ has topped a poll of the ‘most-paused moments in movies’.

The scene caused a sensation when Oscar-nominated Basic Instinct was released in 1992.

It topped the poll of must-see moments for movie subscription service Lovefilm, reports the Daily Telegraph.

The saucy scene, in which Stone is apparently not wearing underwear, drew a third of the votes in the poll by the DVD rental and streaming service.

The second-most popular moment on pause was a flash of Jennifer Lopez’s naked bottom in 2010 film The Back-Up Plan.

Flesh flashes from Jamie Lee Curtis, Nicole Kidman, Brad Pitt and even the animated Jessica Rabbit also made the top 10.

Top 10:

1. Basic Instinct - Sharon Stone crossing her legs. The Back-Up Plan - Jennifer Lopez naked.. Star Wars - Episode IV: A New Hope - Stormtrooper bangs his head. Trading Places - Jamie Lee Curtis flashes. Who Framed Roger Rabbit - Jessica Rabbit appears to be wearing no underwear.. Fight Club - Brad Pitt flashes briefly in hospital. Iron Man 2 - Captain America’s shield appears on desk.. The Lion King - dust spells out “S.F.X.”. Tron - cameo appearance by Pacman0. Eyes Wide Shut - Nicole Kidman naked (ANI)