Review of Instinct (1999) by Ducky K — 22 May 2008

This is a brilliant film with great acting all around, the tale of a misunderstood man and someone willing to take the time to get to know him and it has apes!!!! Beautiful beautiful apes!!!!

This review of Instinct (1999) was written by Ducky K on 22 May 2008.

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