Academy Award winners Robin Williams, Al Pacino and Hilary Swank star in a thriller set in the land of the midnight sun, where a the mind of even a tough cop can be threatened by Insomnia. Under the glare of the permanent Alaska sun, two veteran Los Angeles police officers close in on their suspect in the murder of a teenage girl. But when officer Will Dormer (Pacino) accidentally shoots his partner, their murder suspect, reclusive novelist Walter Finch (Williams), witnesses the shooting--and blackmails Dormer. Now, as an idealistic local detective (Swank) investigates the case, and the stakes rise, Dormer's sanity begins to falter.
Detectives Jonas and Erik are called to the midnight sun country of northern Norway to investigate a recent homicide, but their plan to arrest the killer goes awry, and Jonas mistakenly shoots Erik. The suspect escapes, and a frightened Jonas pins Erik's death on the fugitive. Jonas continues to pursue the killer as he seeks to protect himself; however, his mounting guilt and the omnipresent sun plague him with an insomnia that affects his sanity.
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Honesty too slow to be entertainingThe mood is set great -- but this movie becomes the victim of its own design -- the set design plus tone winds up depressing.Score: 2/5
Great movieGreat performance by Al Pacino.Score: 5/5
Must seeRobin Williams and Al Pacino alone would make this movie a must see, but that is not it. Three quarters of the way in the movie, it actually resolves in a major way. But don't miss the last minute of the movie..Score: 5/5
Fantastic MovieThis movie is fantastic, but be warned. Despite that iTunes advertises "Insomnia" the audiobook by Stephen King, this movie has nothing to do with Stephen King's book. Not even based on it. Don't get me wrong, I love Stephen King, and Insomnia is a fantastic book. I just don't want anyone disappointed by either, thinking that the two are related in any way at all..Score: 5/5
Magnificent, riveting and gorgeousThe suspense is built with meticulous ingenuity. The story telling is totally believable and it pulses between patient and urgent. During the most violent sequences the surroundings close in on the characters, trapping them and magnifying the already vivid fear. During the quieter more tension-building sequences the surroundings expand into the most astonishing vast beauty, its breathtaking power oblivious to the characters' increasingly desperate conflicts. The film's ultimate point of view remains fascinatingly inscrutable. Robin Williams is brilliant! Al Pacino is brilliant! Hilary Swank is brilliant! I'd say this thing is gripping from start to finish, but the truth is that this film has continued to grip me, haunt me really, long after it ended..Score: 5/5
IncredibleChristopher Nolan knows how to make film. Just look at his filmography. The Dark Knight, Inception, Memento, and this. This film has some of the best writing in a Christopher Nolan film. Of the ones I have seen, I think only Inception could even possibly beat this one's writing. Al Pacino does a great job in this movie, he really does embody this character in a way I personally haven't seen from him since Micheal Corleone in The Godfather. Robin Williams (may he rest in peace) shows once again how versatile of an actor he is, becoming this dark and truly incredible character. I personally think Hillary Swank almost stole the show with her portrayal of detective Burr. This is a very riveting and suspenseful film, though I do not think it was as intense as I wish it could have been, and I thought I could have cared a little more about the characters. Please, go into this film knowing next to nothing, and you will not be disappointed. This movie looks great thanks to the directing and cinematography. The film has a dark and eerie atmosphere throughout its entirety that I very much enjoyed. The ending was absolutely phenomenal. I think I only liked Inception's a little better with Dark Knight close behind. This is a truly incredible film that I implore you to watch. My personal rating would be an 97%, though I feel it has the potential to get higher (and it did) and maybe become one of my favorite movies (and it has). This truly is an amazing film that I beg you to rent and watch, or watch on Netflix. You won't be disappointed..Score: 5/5
Nolans worstThis was an ok movie but it wasnt as good as any othzr nolan movied!.Score: 3/5
HahaOf course they would have Robin Williams calling the guy "Will"..Score: 5/5
Slow then fastFor me it took a while for it to wind up but it captured my attention..Score: 4/5
Williams plays the most credible killer ever.And pacino plays an insomniac detective and embodies it so well. Pacino best acting ever period..Score: 5/5
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Pure nolanAnother gem absolutely worth watching..Score: 5/5
Completely underrated genre masterpiecePeople forget that Batman/Inception helmer Christopher Nolan can actually direct. Here we have a sublimely minimalist detective thriller where the crime merely serves as a setting for the disturbing psyches of the two lead actors. Pacino puts forth one of the best roles of his career matched only by the menacing Williams, playing against type and stealing the show with minimal screen time. Pfister, as well, does what I think is the most brilliant work of his career as a cinematographer, making the Alaskan, (actually Squamish, BC, the real filming location), landscape part of the story, doing wonders with natural light. A minimalist, underrated masterpiece perfect in every way. Not for the faint of heart, but required viewing for cinema lovers..Score: 5/5
AWESOME MOVIEMy favourite Robin Williams movie. Pacino rocks it as well..Score: 3/5
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