The review:
Christopher Nolan’s 2002 remake of 1997’s Insomnia (also called Insomnia) is a slow thriller* where the point is not really who done it,** but how this is all going to play out.*** Much like what I’ve heard about 2019’s Midsommar, the endless light makes for a fun turnabout setting for the noir plot. Both Hilary Swank and Al Pachino were fun to watch: her turn from a fan to a questioner and him from calm and confident to shambling mess.
The verdict: Good
Cost: $2.99 via Google Play
Where watched: at home
Consider also watching:
- Insomnia (1997)
- L.A. Confidential
- Gangster Squad
- Training Day
- The Grey
Further sentences:
*Thus making it not actually thrilling, but interesting.
**A wikipedia article on the term whodunit/whodunnit.
**I liked this setup as the big name star who didn’t appear on screen until minute 58 was clearly the guy who done it.
Questions:
- Do you think he meant to do it?
- Are you more of a fan of serious Robin Williams, or funny Robin Willimas? Why?
Favorite IMDB trivia item:
Similar to the 1999 movie, Mystery, Alaska; all of Insomnia was shot in Canada. Only aerial photography of Alaska was used.
Other reviews:
- Maitland McDonagh, TV Guide
- Moira Macdonald, Seattle Times
