Insomnia

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Romas M Greetings from Lithuania. "Insomnia" (2002) was a second studio film made by Christopher Nolan after his debut "Memento". "Insomnia" as of 2025 is the only feature that a great Christopher Nolan hasn't written and directed. It is the only film were he was basically a director for hire. Keeping that in mind it is clear why it is so different from what Nolan has made in the next 23 years. "Insomnia" was based on a Norwegian movie and basically a remake. This is a very good movie. Performances by both leads were excellent - Al Pacino, Robin Williams - i mean they had to be. This is also a smart, realistic and involving story that does explore a bit themes like guilt. But more or less it is a detective story with few twists: action takes place in Alaska during summer period when 80 days and nights look the same - it is always sunny. This takes a bit tool unto Al Pacino's character when chasing a local killer. Overall, "Insomnia" is a good film, made by a director who's skill were on display here, but not being Nolan film yet in a sense we know it know. Rated 4/5 Stars •  Rated 4 out of 5 stars 11/15/25 Full Review Daniel S Guilt, Murder & The Game You Can’t Escape Christopher Nolan’s Insomnia isn’t just a thriller.. it’s a full-on mind trip that keeps you hooked from start to finish. At the heart of it all is Al Pacino, absolutely crushing it as Detective Will Dormer. You can practically feel every ounce of his pain, guilt, and exhaustion bleeding through the screen as he spirals deeper into a world of sleepless nights and moral gray zones. But the real surprise? Robin Williams. Forget the goofy, family-friendly roles you might know him for.. here he flips the script, stepping into the skin of a reclusive crime writer with a chilling dark side. He’s not some cartoonish villain; instead, he’s layered, unsettling, and, weirdly enough, even a little sympathetic at times. Watching him and Pacino go toe-to-toe in this tense cat-and-mouse showdown is pure cinematic fire. Hilary Swank also comes in strong, balancing the heavyweights with a performance that feels grounded and sharp. And of course, Nolan (fresh off Memento) shows he’s no one-hit wonder. His direction is slick, moody, and dripping with atmosphere. The murky lighting and noir vibes lock you into the unsettling world he’s building, proving why people are already calling him a future legend. Insomnia isn’t your typical cookie-cutter thriller. It’s smart, layered, and emotionally charged. If you’re into psychological mysteries that mess with your head and keep you guessing, this one’s a must-watch. Definitely a standout from the early 2000s.. and maybe even one of Nolan’s most underrated gems. Rated 4.5/5 Stars •  Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 09/26/25 Full Review Obi-wan K 30:30 minute mark 👍🥀 Rated 4/5 Stars •  Rated 4 out of 5 stars 09/09/25 Full Review Darsou C Dormer has a weariness that Pacino wears perfectly, always finding some new depth to his exhaustion and despair without ever being a sleepy presence on screen Rated 4.5/5 Stars •  Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 08/21/25 Full Review Anson M In the world of Christopher Nolan, memory is still as treacherous as nitroglycerin. Rated 4.5/5 Stars •  Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 07/29/25 Full Review Stephen C Success in 1 hour and 58 minutes!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! The USA grossed over $67,300,000.00!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Rated 5/5 Stars •  Rated 5 out of 5 stars 07/13/25 Full Review Read all reviews

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