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A review of “Insomnia”
Posted : 6 months, 3 weeks ago on 10 June 2009 07:58
(A review of Insomnia)The tired Will Dorms (Pacino) has been sent to a small village to investigate a murder. Insufficient sleep causes him to lose focus and make the wrong choices. The consequences are on-going and Will do anything to fix it.
I must say that I like Robin Williams a lot better as a serious actor, than the stupid comedies he plays in. He plays at least okay here, so does Pacino. The movie was also quite okay, kept the tension high, at least in the beginning. But towards the end it slowed down a little, the tension went away.
The film is based on a Norwegian film, which I still need to see. Have the feeling tho that it is on the same level as this. This film (the remake), is very typical Nolan, at least in terms of music, cinematography etc. Nolan fans should see it, or people that want simple sunday entertainment.
6 / 10
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Silent Pill, sleepy Hill...
Posted : 1 year, 2 months ago on 1 October 2008 06:50
(A review of Insomnia)''You don't get it do you? You're my job. You're what I'm paid to do. You're about as mysterious to me as a blocked toilet is to a fucking plumber. Reasons for doing what you did? Who gives a fuck?''
Two Los Angeles homicide detectives are dispatched to a northern town where the sun doesn't set to investigate the methodical murder of a local teen. Sleep is a distant memory, a game of wits...
Al Pacino: Detective Will Dormer
Robin Williams: Walter Finch
A remake by Hitchcock-esque Chris Nolan. Haven't seen the Norwegian 1997 version but Nolan's version without a doubt is a masterpiece.
Let's begin by saying having witnessed the genius of his first creation ''Memento'', Insomnia is evidence it wasn't a one off. Skilled Nolan has made one hell of a thriller which is slick, intelligent, mesmerizing and then some!
The dialogue is off the chart, had me open jawed in awe.
Al Pacino obviously is pure class in his performance and depiction of a tired wary wise detective out to catch a killer.
Robin Williams in another serious role that again supports the notion of what a versatile great actor as well as a comedian he truly is. Plays the villain so well who blackmails, twists and provides a worthy adversary for Pacino. This example plus One Hour Photo shows his extraordinary talent and versatility.
Hilary Swank i wasn't aware she was in this. Does a reasonable job of fleshing out her character.
I love misty foggy films which to me add a sense of mystery and wonder. That and the eerie score, ambient sounds and haunting melodies all add to the suspenseful piece.
It's soulful, it has twists and turns and some parts even will set your emotions flaring.
Everytime I watch a Nolan film, I'm always swept away by the ambient sounds, music and score of any of his pieces. The misty town accompanied by the mysterious tunes on offer are a milestone of an achievement. We the audience begin to feel like Pacino's main protagonist, sleep deprived, sleep starved yet in need of it's touch.
I love the issues of guilt, remorse and of vengeance that are studied in Insomnia, 2 years after his last film, Nolan literally carries on from where he left off, with an in-depth character emotional study. The raw power of emotion, and the shrouded mystery of confusion and deception.
In retrospective, Insomnia's pace is a mixture of acceleration and drifting depending on what is happening in the thrilling plot. Let's also mention it's a remake of a Norwegian thriller done in 1997, which Nolan gives his own unique perspective and spin on. Tragedy laced with a psychological struggle, where Cop and killer are pitted against each other. The killer having the advantage of a tormented, sleep deprived, guilt ridden Nemesis to take advantage of. Like Nolan's other tasty offerings Insomnia is one to watch again and again.
''Let me sleep.''
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