Not bad, but should have been better

Rating: Null/10 (29 October 2002)

"Insomnia" has a very interesting premise, namely the duplicitous partnering of a detective and a murderer, each who has reason to keep the other out of trouble. It also has top Hollywood talent, with Pacino, Williams and Hilary Swank turning in good performances. But the psychological drama doesn't quite get to where it should. Also, there are a few problems in logic. For one, why are two Los Angeles detectives flying all the way to Alaska to investigate a routine murder? Not a likely scenario. How come Pacino can't get any sleep? And how did Robin Williams' character know about Pacino's problems with internal affairs? Otherwise, a movie worth seeing.