Instinct

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6.5/10

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When noted anthropologist Dr. Ethan Powell, who left society to live in the jungle is imprisoned for murder, it's up to young psychiatrist Theo Caulder to get through to him.

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When noted anthropologist Dr. Ethan Powell, who left society to live in the jungle, is imprisoned for murder, it's up to young psychiatrist Theo Caulder to get through to him.When noted anthropologist Dr. Ethan Powell, who left society to live in the jungle, is imprisoned for murder, it's up to young psychiatrist Theo Caulder to get through to him.When noted anthropologist Dr. Ethan Powell, who left society to live in the jungle, is imprisoned for murder, it's up to young psychiatrist Theo Caulder to get through to him.

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IMDb RATING

6.5/10

35K

YOUR RATING

See production info at IMDbPro

Awards
- 1 win & 2 nominations total

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Trivia
The Winston gorillas in were so authentic, few people viewing the film ever realized that the animals were not real. "One of the greatest compliments I got from a friend," said Paul Mejias, "was when he said: 'I saw Instinct. Which were the real gorillas and which were yours?' That said it all." "The combination of the art and technology that went into our gorilla heads and suits," added Stan Winston, "the gorilla performances of the actors in those suits, and the fact that they were shot in a natural environment resulted in some of the best gorilla work I've ever seen. We'd had to go through a learning curve on Congo. But with Instinct, we nailed it."

Goofs
When Theo goes to visit Lynn at her home it is late at night, yet once inside the house, daylight is coming through the windows.

Quotes
Ethan Powell: [Farewell letter to Dr. Calder] Dear Theo: I'm sorry I'm not there to say goodbye. You were right. Freedom is not just a dream. It's there, on the other side of those fences we build all by ourselves. Thank you for giving me hope and for giving me back my daughter. And I thank you, Theo, for sharing this journey with me. Your friend, Ethan.

Connections
Featured in Siskel & Ebert & the Movies: Instinct/The Loss of Sexual Innocence/Limbo (1999)

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Featured review

8/10

Surprisingly good

This film really surprised me. I mean REALLY. I mean I knew that Hopkins, Sutherland and Gooding Jr. were good actors and I'd heard about the film, but I was believing it would be nothing special. I WAS wrong. It had been very long, since I had last seen a film, with a message, a meaning and a higher value than entertainment, but this one is it. Maybe it's just because I study psychology, but I really enjoyed this film. It will take away your illusions. Highly recommended.

8 out of 10