Insomnia

I love crime movies

Ok..I didn’t hate this movie, it had a lot of build up and anticipation, yet it was the ending that gives this a thumbs down. It was dumb. The concept of insomnia settling in and going crazy was clever but they could’ve done so much more with it. Instead they left me disappointed

Acting was subtle and so real. Writing was elite. CN killed it!

Acting was subtle and so real. Writing was elite. CN killed it!

8/10

Christopher Nolan’s Insomnia is a gripping thriller that showcases his early talent for crafting tension and exploring moral ambiguity. While it doesn’t have the iconic status of Inception or The Dark Knight, it remains a compelling psychological drama. Al Pacino shines as a sleep-deprived detective wrestling with guilt, and Robin Williams delivers a chilling, understated performance as the antagonist. The Alaskan setting, with its perpetual daylight, heightens the film’s eerie atmosphere and reflects the inescapability of truth. The pacing is deliberate, building suspense through character interactions rather than spectacle. While it lacks the narrative complexity of Nolan’s later work, Insomnia is a haunting exploration of conscience and deception. It may not be his most celebrated film, but it’s a well-crafted, thought-provoking watch that I thoroughly enjoyed.