Instinct
A24 | Release Date (Streaming): September 22, 2022 CRITIC SCORE DISTRIBUTION
66
METASCORE
Generally favorable reviews based on 5 Critic Reviews
Positive:
3
Mixed:
2
Negative:
0

Critic Reviews

Critic scorePublicationBy date
80
Film ThreatAlan NgJul 31, 2022
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. Read full review
80
VarietyGuy LodgeJul 31, 2022
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. Read full review
70
The Hollywood ReporterBoyd van HoeijJul 31, 2022
It’s an ambitious and auspicious debut, even though not all of its frayed edges seem to be intentional. Read full review
60
CineVueJohn BleasdaleJul 31, 2022
There are moments in the film that just feel wrong, sometimes complex and wrong and sometimes just plain wrong. Read full review
40
Screen DailyAllan HunterJul 31, 2022
Plays like an unnecessary revival of the provocative cat and mouse thrillers that were once a speciality of screenwriter Joe Ezterhas. Read full review
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