Slow at times, a good watch overall

Rating: 7/10 (21 June 2008)

Made after Memento and before The Prestige, Christopher Nolan replaces mysterious plot lines with psychological thrills. Not long into the movie, all the pieces of the puzzle are revealed, yet, with amazing skill, Nolan manages to provide one interesting twist after the other. The film is dominated by the beautiful Alaskan landscape, which has been effortlessly weaved in to the story. The protagonist's inability to sleep is a masterstroke as it adds an intriguing element to the screenplay and makes for some memorable scenes. Set at a pace that is unusual for crime thrillers, Insomnia rides on brilliant direction, strong performances and visual rapture to elevate an unremarkable story to a very fine movie. Worth a watch!