SummaryIn spite of her expertise and experience, a seasoned psychologist is completely infatuated by the sex offender she is treating in a penal institution.
Directed By:Halina Reijn
Written By:Esther Gerritsen, Halina Reijn
Instinct
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Jul 31, 2022
80
For anyone who’s forgotten the extent of van Houten’s skill set, actress-turned-filmmaker Halina Reijn’s impressive, icily disciplined debut feature Instinct provides a fearsome reminder.
Jul 31, 2022
80
Messaging aside, there is such great nuance in both performances of Carice van Houten and Marwan Zenzari. You’re continually guessing their state of mind in a true psychological thriller manner.
Jul 31, 2022
70
It’s an ambitious and auspicious debut, even though not all of its frayed edges seem to be intentional.
Jul 31, 2022
60
There are moments in the film that just feel wrong, sometimes complex and wrong and sometimes just plain wrong.
Jul 31, 2022
40
Plays like an unnecessary revival of the provocative cat and mouse thrillers that were once a speciality of screenwriter Joe Ezterhas.
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