Review of Insomnia (2002) by Neil P — 13 Jul 2012
Christopher Nolan yet again proves he can direct fantastic movies with Insomnia. The odd 24-hour Alaskan sunshine mixed with the beautiful landscapes and geography are both a very fresh and strange place for a detective movie to take place in, but it makes it that much better.
The incredible soundtrack mixed with the setting and events that occur create a very unique type of atmosphere. Al Pacino is great, as usual and I love seeing Robin Williams in serious roles. As limited as they may be, he was amazing in Good Will Hunting as he is here.
The fog chase scene is my favorite scene, because the fog creates a mysterious layer of danger. The scene could be easily compared to what would happen if one were to drive in heavy fog; an accident could easily happen.
I also loved the portrayal of what it's like to never sleep, especially in the last half hour. Insomnia isn't just any old crime thriller because it teaches us why it's important to be truthful and what can happen to our conscience when we aren't.
This review of Insomnia (2002) was written by Neil P on 13 Jul 2012.
Insomnia has generally received very positive reviews.
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