excellent character study

Rating: 10/10 (2 November 2002)

Insomnia doesn't resemble other action thrillers in the way that it is rather a character study revealing the conflicts of an experienced cop who happens to make a fatal mistake while on duty. Al Pacino is amazing and very natural.So is Robin Williams,even though it is the first time I have seen him playing the evil character. Hilary Swank is also very successful in a supporting role. The daylight and the insomnia concept which is being emphasized all throughout the movie isn't of course the mere lack of sleep itself, but it is a symbol used to show the type of conflict that Pacino's conscience is going through. The end and the universal message it puts forward is very dramatic and touching and one which I won't be able to forget for a long time. Highly recommended!