Worthwhile drama

Rating: 8/10 (24 May 2002)

Insomnia was a solid drama, very suspenseful and well-acted. Kudos to Robin Williams for once again leaving his silliness behind and showing the world that he can truly act. As usual, it took but a minute to forget that Pacino was even acting; he literally becomes every role he's in. His insomnia was contagious; I started getting weary just feeling what he was going through.This is the first time I've seen Swank, and she was good but perhaps this is not the role that will convince me that she deserved her Academy Award. (It was a Jodie Foster type role and I couldn't help but compare.) Great cinematography, superb casting all the way around, wonderful story-telling. I'd give it an 8 out of 10.