YMMV / Disclosure

• Broken Base:
  • Very much still, especially in the post #me-too era. Some see it as a necessary if Anvilicious statement regarding the double standard of sexual consent and that women in positions of power are just as capable of abusing their authority like their male counterparts, others thought it came across as particularly tone-deaf at a time when sexual harassment was just starting to get national attention and the vast majority of cases were brought up by women against their male co-workers (as is the case to this day).^note In the book's defense, Crichton's afterword specifically notes this.
  • The second-half twist, and what that does not only for the handling of the sexual harassment issue but for Demi Moore's character and motivations as well, has also proved immensely divisive.
• Can't Un-Hear It: Dennis Miller, who plays Mark Lewyn in the film, is pretty easy to recognize in the book thanks to Michael Crichton writing with him in mind.
• Hilarious in Hindsight:
  • Tom's wife is horrified about the notion of having to move to Austin. TEXAS!!! Now of course Austin is considered one of the most progressive and cool cities in the world. It's also a major technology center.
  • In the book, Tom suspects that Susan would object to moving to Austin not because of simple distaste, but because she already has a successful law practice in Seattle that took years to build — and because she would immediately be suspicious if he suggested moving anywhere. Although he does suggest they wouldn't much care for the Texas weather.
• Values Resonance: The double standard regarding female-on-male harassment and the difficulties regarding the topic of sexual harassment as a whole continue to be relevant to this day.

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