Does insomnia make you paranoid?

Rating: 7/10 (27 January 2007)

This film is all about senses. If you hadn't slept for a year would you be drowsy, or just operating on half your brain - what??? it's hard to fathom. Listen and watch for messages, signs, symbolism and imagery. Sounds of laughter, dripping, breathing, knocking - all the things you would miss if you hadn't slept in that long.
It is creepy, edgy and full of tangible exhaustion, as a viewer who may have slept the night before you even start to wonder who is real and what is actually happening. It was good, although the suspense is so built up you hope to be brought down at the same speed.
Christian Bale is fast establishing himself as one of the finest actors of his generation. I am so glad he did this film - actors like him need to work hard to stand apart from all those 'stars' who can't act. We respect you Christian!