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Theo Caulder (Gooding, Jr.) is an ambitious psychiatrist who has been asked by his mentor Ben Hillard (Sutherland) to evaluate the case of legendary anthropologist and primatologist Ethan Powell (Hopkins). Powell- a highly educated man who holds an ominous secret in his past- is currently being held captive in a maximum .. Read more

Starring	Anthony Hopkins, Cuba Gooding Jr., Donald Sutherland
Director	Jon Turteltaub
Genres	Thriller

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  Amazing
  
  This movie is like marmite - you'll either love it or hate it! For me it was an amazing experience, I have often enjoyed Hollywood's attempts at ... read more »
  
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  - Martin Ward
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  - 27 Oct 2004 at 23:55
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  Still a favourite!
  
  I watched this film whey back in the 90's when it was first about, i would have been a kid around 10 so i watched it purely as there were animals in it as i... read more »
  
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  - Uckfield
  - 06 Feb 2012 at 22:32
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  Instinct 1999
  
  Excellent film. Although Hopkins and Sutherland play excellent roles, Gooding Jnr by far exceeds my expectations in this one.Older film, but different and ... read more »
  
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  - 19 Jul 2011 at 03:51
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  mans cruelty at its very worse
  
  this was a gem of a film connery can still cut it a doctor working in the wild is up n murder charges as the film goes on and his past life is revealed he was ... read more »
  
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  - 11 Sep 2010 at 14:02
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  worth a watch
  
  Anthony Hopkins is brill. enjoyed the film and found it left me thinking about it long after it had finished. very moving in places
  
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- - DiC
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  - Grimsby
  - 20 Mar 2010 at 13:42
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  instinct
  
  Great film, Sir Anthony Hopkins plays a fab part!!
  
  Definaltly recommend :)
  
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  - Sunderland
  - 14 Nov 2009 at 18:40
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  Mawkish yet compelling
  
  Hopkins is getting type cast as the psychco - have seen him reproduce this menacing wild character in many films, however this time he is the psycho with a ... read more »
  
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  - Surrey
  - 24 Feb 2009 at 11:47
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  INSTINCT
  
  Excellent all round film. Anthony Hopkins and Cuba Gooding Jr played very well together and as is expected in a good film, one hated the bad guy/s and loved ... read more »
  
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  - Aylesbury
  - 23 Jan 2009 at 10:47
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  Great film
  
  i didnt know what to expect with this film, and only rented it as hopkins was in it, and i was not disappointed. amazing film, touching subject. the film is ... read more »
  
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  - 03 Oct 2008 at 14:04
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  Instinct
  
  Fab film. Glad able to rent! Enjoyed!
  
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- - mrsmoo
  - 13 reviews
  - Chipping Norton
  - 14 Jul 2008 at 15:59
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  It's poor !
  
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  Boring ,totally unbelieveable fare
  
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- - 7eric
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  - winsford
  - 13 Jul 2008 at 19:21
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  Amazing
  
  This movie is like marmite - you'll either love it or hate it! For me it was an amazing experience, I have often enjoyed Hollywood's attempts at ... read more »
  
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  - Martin Ward
  - London
  - 27 Oct 2004 at 23:55
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  Anthony Hopkins ...
  
  Anthony Hopkins delivers the goods once again. Totally plausible as the anthropologist who went missing for two years in the forest with the gorillas and then ... read more »
  
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  - WESTERHAM
  - 03 May 2004 at 06:36
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  Hopkins goes ape
  
  Falling short of a great movie, this is nonetheless above average film fare.
  
  Cuba Gooding Junior puts in a rare serious role (a Best Supporting Actor... read more »
  
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- - Alfod
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  - Walsall
  - 19 Mar 2004 at 09:45
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  A truly beautiful and ...
  
  A truly beautiful and heartwarming movie. The story is truly moving and touching. Be prepared to shed a few tears. The actors are great. This movie will appeal ... read more »
  
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  - LONDON
  - 30 Sep 2004 at 18:14
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  Marvellous mainstream yet stimulating movie
  
  Do not watch this movie if you are looking for cheap thrills and a mind-numbing plot with two potentially good actors.
  
  However, if you enjoy a well-... read more »
  
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- - Rainer Elk
  - 13 Jun 2006 at 14:53
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  It's poor !
  
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  Boring ,totally unbelieveable fare
  
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  - winsford
  - 13 Jul 2008 at 19:21
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  I must be hard to please...
  
  This movie was ... ugh, it was kind of annoying. Ok, it kept me somewhat interested like what's up with this ape man guy, ohh and he used to be so normal... read more »
  
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  - Bournemouth
  - 15 Dec 2006 at 23:32
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  Instinct was a much ...
  
  Instinct was a much better movie than I was expecting to see. Cuba Gooding Jnr and Anthony Hopkins are - for me - both brilliant in this tale of lost love and ... read more »
  
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  - FALLOWFIELD
  - 08 Mar 2004 at 11:26
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  i really enjoyed this ...
  
  i really enjoyed this film due to the fact of the story and the very good acting ability of the cast anthony hopkins was excellent, i found it very sad and ... read more »
  
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- - ellie#8
  - CRAWLEY
  - 26 Oct 2004 at 17:41
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  Easy to watch
  
  An easy to watch film, good performances by Anthony Hopkins & Cuba Golding Jnr.
  
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  - 19 Jan 2005 at 10:44

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  Theo Caulder (Gooding, Jr.) is an ambitious psychiatrist who has been asked by his mentor Ben Hillard (Sutherland) to evaluate the case of legendary anthropologist and primatologist Ethan Powell (Hopkins). Powell- a highly educated man who holds an ominous secret in his past- is currently being ...