I'm not sure which one I prefer between this movie and the remake by Christopher Nolan. Even though, the plot is obviously similar, the style between those two movies is completely different. Anyway, this is a rather fascinating story, the directing is pretty good and Stellan Skarsgard gives a very good perfomance. Definitely worth a look.
"----------------Day 20: Favorite Movie from Favorite Actor.------------
I've watched most of Stellan Skarsgard's movies.
Insomnia is one of his best.
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Nattkrypet added this to a list 1 year, 4 months ago
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Thriller. The "real" start of the Norwegian film awakening where the rest of the world started to notice that it was other countries in Scandinavia then Sweden and Denmark that was making films. Remade, but this is the original and YES it is the best one. Simply incredible when we think that the remake is done by THAT Dark Knight director. But, we needed a swedish superstar in the main role to kickstart our industry and to make it interesting for the international market :) Directed by Erik Sk"
jaytoast added this to a list 1 year, 4 months ago
“I'm not sure which one I prefer between this movie and the remake by Christopher Nolan. Even though, the plot is obviously similar, the style between those two movies is completely different. Anyway, this is a rather fascinating story, the directing is pretty good and Stellan Skarsgard gives a very good perfomance. Definitely worth a look.” read more
johanlefourbe added this to a list 1 year, 9 months ago
"Original Title: 'Insomnia'
Country: Norway
Directed by: Erik Skjoldbjærg
With: Stellan Skarsgård
Plot: Two criminal investigators arrive in a town in the north of Norway to help the local police solve the murder of a young girl. A second murder sets the investigators off on an intense race where the stakes are as high for them as for their quarry.
Note: I'm not sure which one I prefer between this movie and the remake by Christopher Nolan. Even though, the plot is obviously sim"
"The original and a superb film, well shot, atmospheric and gripping. If you enjoy movies, then do watch this film, it is a classic (hence they did a remake in english). The Original and slightly better!
Winner on Points by 0.8 / 0.1 Points"
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