Detective Will Dormer fits Pacino to a 'T', while Williams plays his psychotic role straight

Rating: Null/10 (20 February 2004)

INSOMNIA
Christopher Nolan shows he's a genuine talent when it comes to directing in this remake of the 1997 Norwegian film of the same name, INSOMNIA.

Veteran LAPD detective Pacino and his partner travel to a small-town Alaskan police force to investigate a teenage girl's homicide, and while trying to catch the distorted man (Williams) who killed her, Pacino is forced into a game of cat-and-mouse and tainted by a lack of sleep and guilt.

It's a crackling good police thriller, augmented with breathtaking locations, top-notch performances, build-up pacing, and layered storytelling. INSOMNIA will not put you to sleep.
Running Time: 118 minutes and rated R for language, some violence, and brief nudity.
GRADE: B +