
Reviews — Insomnia
Audience write-ups from TMDB
JPV852
It had been some time since I last saw this film, prompted by my current interest in Al Pacino's work. It remains quite good and showcases strong performances from both Pacino and Williams. I can only imagine what it was like to observe them working together, as well as Christopher Nolan during his transition into larger-scale productions—this one had a budget of $46 million. While not the pinnacle of crime thrillers…
r96sk
It's surprising to find a Christopher Nolan film that feels fairly conventional. While *Insomnia* isn’t as complex as his other works, it remains highly entertaining. I found this movie very enjoyable, largely because of the performances from Al Pacino and Robin Williams—it was wonderful seeing those two acting legends together! The visuals are also appealing; Alaska looks quite beautiful.
John Chard
A decent police officer struggles with sleeplessness because he can't quite piece everything together, while an unethical cop finds himself similarly unable to rest due to his own guilt. Insomnia was directed by Christopher Nolan and written by Erik Skjoldbjærg and Nikolaj Frobenius (whose 1997 screenplay served as the basis). The film features Al Pacino, Robin Williams, Hilary Swank, Maura Tierney, Martin Donovan…
Gimly
The film does an impressive job of portraying human feelings, and the unusual setting along with strong performances contribute to making Insomnia an enjoyable experience, justifying its two-hour length. However, it didn’t impress me as much as it seems to have impressed some viewers. It's possible that if I weren't familiar with Nolan, Pacino, or Williams' best work, or if I hadn’t realized near the end that I ha…
talisencrw
It’s certainly not Christopher Nolan's strongest work, but it has become my top pick—or at least sharing the spot with 'Batman Begins'. My fondness stems from how much I appreciate the Norwegian film that inspired it, and also the delicate adjustments Nolan incorporated. The performances of Al Pacino, Robin Williams (who, to my understanding, played a villain for the first time here), and Hilary Swank are all excepti…

