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Insomnia (2002)
Rate:
5
Viewed:
8/05
8/05:
Insomnia is average.
The multiple differing directions have slowed down the plot, failing to create enough tension to keep me interested. Christopher
Nolan brings to the table almost the same kind of confusion from Memento. It's tiresome.
He inserts the same shot, which is a blood stain on some piece of cloth, over and over like ten times throughout the movie, but it
brings no meaning for me and symbolizes nothing. Additionally, I hate his tendency for quick cuts while the characters talk
rapidly.
In the interim, the acting is at best fair. Al Pacino has lost the touch as he can't command respect anymore.
Although great in dramas, Robin Williams doesn't do anything for me. Hilary Swank wastes her talent by being out of
element; somebody else can replace her and do a better job.
All in all, the only thing I learned from Insomnia is that there are twenty hours of daylight in Alaska.