A Fantastic Neo-Noir Film

Rating: Null/10 (7 August 2011)

Having seen Nolan's later films (Batman Trilogy, Inception) before watching Insomnia for the first time, I was thoroughly impressed. Nolan's neo-noir style becomes fully apparent in this film, incorporating many noir motifs. For example, instead of heavy rain in every outdoor scene, Nolan ironically sets it in summertime Alaska, where the sun never sets. The plot is tense, and Pacino delivers a fantastic performance, though the actor I was most impressed with was Robin Williams. I had only seen Williams play a dramatic role once before in The Final Cut, and he demonstrated his abilities as an actor beautifully. Overall, I would recommend this to anybody who enjoys the thriller genre.