Gotta love this one

Rating: 9/10 (23 June 2002)

Insomnia isn't your average serial-killer story. It's better.
There are several elements in this movie that makes it work:

First of all, the storyline. It's intriguing; it deals with guilt, lies and the desire for (impossible) redemption. The plot doesn't center in finding who the killer is or who is gonna be his next victim, that is pretty much clear when you see the trailer. No, the plot revolves around the cop having his prey in his hands but not being able to turn him in or finish him off.

The performances. The oscar-winning trio make the best out of the script. Pacino, Williams and Swank are perfectly cast and give the best performances I've seen this year. Al Pacino and Robin Williams prove that they can do a role far different than what they're used to. Williams has the potential to do a memorable villain. Let's see what he's up to in the years to come.

Directing and cinematography. Boy, Christopher Nolan achieves to picture a place where you actually can't sleep. This little town is a dark, creepy place although the sun never sets. Also, through out the movie Nolan depicts quite well that awful feeling you get when you haven't had any sleep.

I loved this movie. Please, don't think of it as a "Seven" or "The bone collector" type of film. It's smarter than that. I tell you this because on my way out of the theater I heard a couple saying "Ah, I thought it had more action, I almost fell asleep...". Oh please! You want to see cheap entertainment? Go see Resident Evil or whatever. Leave the seats for those of us who appreciate a very good movie.