Tantalizing!

Rating: 7/10 (22 May 2002)

I don't particularly care for Pacino. I have always thought of him as a one dimensional actor (same facial expressions, same voice intonation, mannerisms, etc).
Having said that, I was pleasantly surprised with his performance in Insomnia. The movie will most certainly keep you awake, due in part to Pacino himself. His character (Will Dormer)played to his strengths. The "Twin Peaks" meets "just-about-any-other-thriller story line", allows Pacino to personify the essence of what Insomnia is all about. Swank and Williams complement Pacino both literally and figuratively.
I have not seen the original Swedish production but Nolan wasted no time in giving his "Insomnia" a distinct touch, very early on.
Insomnia will not set the Box Office on fire but will impress thrill seekers and all Pacino fans.