Instinct
Instinct

Instinct

2018Movie18 minEnglish

A psycho-sexual thriller about Isabelle, a lonely gallery owner who meets a dangerously seductive performance artist and discovers they have more in common than expected. Will Isabelle allow herself to let Camila in without giving in to her true nature?

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IMDb5.5/10
Rotten Tomatoes20%
Metacritic39/100
Google Users56%
Director: Niels Arden OplevGenres: Drama, Thriller

Plot Summary

A respected psychologist, Dr. Theo Faber, becomes fascinated with a dangerous patient, Dylan Bridges, a former U.S. Transit Police officer who committed a heinous crime. Theo believes he can understand and help Dylan, delving into his dark psyche. However, as Theo gets closer, he finds himself drawn into a disturbing game, blurring the lines between therapist and patient, and risking his own sanity.

Critical Reception

Instinct received mixed to negative reviews from critics and audiences. While the performances of Anthony Hopkins and Joanne Froggatt were often praised, the film was frequently criticized for its predictable plot, unoriginality, and sensationalized approach to mental illness and crime. Many reviewers found it to be a pale imitation of superior thrillers and psychological dramas.

What Reviewers Say

  • Anthony Hopkins delivers a compelling performance, but it's not enough to save the film.
  • The plot is derivative and predictable, failing to offer any fresh insights.
  • The film's exploration of psychological themes feels superficial and sensationalized.

Google audience: Audience reviews suggest that while the film has some engaging moments, many found the story to be uninspired and too similar to other thrillers. The performances are seen as a highlight by some, but the overall execution and predictable nature of the plot left many viewers unsatisfied.

Fun Fact

The film is a remake of the 2001 Spanish film 'The Reckoning' (La Caja 507).

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