good movie

Rating: 9/10 (23 September 2002)

I have read some of these online reviews, and have come to the conclusion that most people missed the point completely. The movie is about crossing the line or breaking the social contract, and the moral decisions that it entails. Robin Williams isn't a psychopath, even though he could definetly be called an eccentric failing writer. Nevertheless, he crossed the line that has been outlined for people by the social contract that in a sense has been promulgated through christianity. Of course, I'm getting a little off topic, but the fact remains that the ending revolves around the idea of owning up to what you may have or have not done. The idea of it being light outside all day only accentuates the fact that it is associated with being awake. Conversley, night is associated with sleep, and the subconscious doesn't allow either one of the main characters to sleep for long. If you're looking for a hollywoodesque blockbuster about a cop chasing down a criminal out of vengence or whatever it might be, this movie is not for you. This is far deeper. I've seen two (Memento and Insomnia) of Nolan's three movies, and I think he has to be considered one of the best contemporary directors.