Insomnia

Rating: 10/10 (4 June 2020)

This 2002 film directed by Christopher Nolan is an underrated gem. Its setting, and cinematography feed into its isolation. A film about guilt, right or wrong, action and intent, and moral compromise. This film is edited well, along Christoper Nolan directing into a great way. Pacino gives a standout performance, and so does Robin Willams. Doorman's history of manipulating evidence based off his own personal opinion clouds his consciousness. His then accidental killing of his partner, furthers that, as he struggles with his distinction of action and intent. He then begins to suffer from Insomnia. While Finch claims to also suffer from it, as he proclaims to accidentally killing the girl. Finch witnessed Doorman kill his partner, and so they are forged to "work together". And you dont know who to trust. In the end Doorman does the right thing, and dies in the process. He tells Elllie that she can ruin his reputation, as he is released from his Insomnia and can finally sleep This visually stunning and edge of your seat psychological thriller is a gem. Nolan does it again. Atmospheric, brillant, tightly woven, detailed, and perfect. Alaska: stays light outside for the entire day for 5 months, "Days never end"