Lovesusti The Worst Film Ever

Matialth Good concept, poorly executed.

Nessieldwi Very interesting film. Was caught on the premise when seeing the trailer but unsure as to what the outcome would be for the showing. As it turns out, it was a very good film.

Lollivan It's the kind of movie you'll want to see a second time with someone who hasn't seen it yet, to remember what it was like to watch it for the first time.

maggieq-03708 I love Christopher Nolan movies for their powerful psychological thrills and revelations. Insomnia kept my eyes glued to the screen and even made me fearful of what was to come. I cant even imagine what I would do if I was in a situation like so... It just really gets to you. You root for the characters, in some maybe twisted way. It's hard to explain, watch this movie!

Pjtaylor-96-138044 Nolan's only directorial feature for which he does not also receive a writing credit is thankfully a well-conceived and well-written detective thriller, based upon the 1997 Swedish film of the same name. 'Insomnia (2002)' manages to use its unique setting and unconventional set-up to take the story in unexpected directions. The characters are all nicely drawn, both the protagonist and antagonist - played to perfection by the late Robin Williams - are extremely multi-dimensional and nuanced, and the feature is compelling throughout. It's easy to see why Nolan though this worthy of his time. 7/10

cinemajesty Movie Review: "Insomnia" (2002)Christopher Nolan, at age 31, finally receiving his Hollywood ticket to the major league at Warner Bros. Pictures in spring 2001 after making "furore" with memorable independent thriller "Memento" starring Guy Pearce to be adviced to direct star-actor Al Pacino, reviving inspector-seeking-the-truth genre hits as "Serpico" (1973) directed by Sidney Lumet or "Sea of Love" (1989) directed by Harold Becker and unusual intensely-dark playing Robin Williams (1951-2014) to full mind binding nemesis character confrontations of two stunning staccato-cut on-foot chase sequences in frozen, exotic blue/white reflecting glaciers in further highly-atmospheric on-set exteriors locations in Alaska, USA and British Columbia, Canada; when executive producers Steven Soderbergh and George Clooney in favors for a Warner Bros. remake of a rarely-known less accomplished original thriller from 1997 starring Stellan Skarsgard as sleepless delusional inspector Jonas Engström under the lucky-strike direction by Erik Skjoldbjaerg, realized at age 32, where Christopher Nolan exceeds the original with an entrusted group of production crew key people as cinematographer Wally Pfister and score composer David Julyan to deliver more than necessary coverage in a rather comfortable 10-week-period of principal photography in summer 2001 for an unusual late release in May 24th 2002 with the director's final-cut-denial clause due to respect to editor Dody Dorn, who lets supporting acting on high convictions running actress Hilary Swank become the furture star-actress to be fulfilled as streetwise femal boxer in Clint Eastwood directed Academy-Award-winning picture "Million Dollar Baby" (2004) also distributed by Warner Bros. Studios. © 2018 Felix Alexander Dausend (Cinemajesty Entertainments LLC)

Richie-67-485852 Impossible to sleep while watching this movie! Why? Its a thriller for one thing full of a good story with fine acting and directing. To make it even more interesting, it takes place in Alaska and has story within story dynamics something that if done right is most satisfying to viewers. This is done right. It takes a short while to get used to Robin in a serious role but it works so well. Pacino is worth the price of a ticket on his own too. He makes such a good cop because he is an experienced actor. Small town life here is worth noting with everyone knowing everyone else and complications don't exist. Life is predicable and repeats itself making you wonder if that is what everyone has in common who lives there? The entire little town seems to be fenced in with mountains but does have ferry boat, waterway and sea plane access as well as long stretches of highway all scenic as a plus. I bet the air there is as clean as you can get it. Good movie to snack on as the story unfolds or have a sandwich ready to go with a tasty drink. One thing that bears noting is the way Pacino has trouble literally keeping his eyes open as he is acting out not being able to sleep for days. If you watch his expressions, I warn you upfront, you may get a little drowsy but do finish the movie at all costs. Then nap if you can