Review of Instinct (1999) by Rachel F — 29 Aug 2009

Cuba Gooding Jr. & Anthony Hopkins, two great actors...enough said!!!

This review of Instinct (1999) was written by Rachel F on 29 Aug 2009.

Instinct has generally received positive reviews.

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