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Insomnia

Insomnia

2002
Drama, Suspense/Thriller
1h 58m
The story of Will Dormer, a veteran LAPD detective who travels to a small Alaskan town with his partner Hap to investigate the disturbing murder of a seventeen year-old girl.

Directed by:

Christopher Nolan

Screenwriter:

Erik Skjoldbjærg, Nikolaj Frobenius, Hillary Seitz

Starring:

Hilary Swank, Al Pacino, Robin Williams, Jonathan Jackson, Maura Tierney, Katharine Isabelle, Nicky Katt, Paul Dooley, Crystal Lowe, Martin Donovan

Genres:

Drama, Suspense/Thriller, Mystery

Country:

USA

Language:

English
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Insomnia

2002
Drama, Suspense/Thriller
1h 58m
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pickpocketPickpocket
Rated 13 Sep 2008
6
55th
Fails to reach its potential but it is still better than a lot of crime thrillers. Nolan's worst, easily.
Rated 13 Sep 2008
omgfridgeomgfridge
Rated 16 Jul 2010
7
64th
Nolan's worst but that is still quite good.
Rated 16 Jul 2010
paxtonPaxton
Rated 05 Dec 2018
61
41st
If you're looking at it conceptually, frankly, I think Josh Hartnett got the short end of the stick.
Rated 05 Dec 2018
johnshaftjohnshaft
Rated 02 Jul 2009
83
77th
Gripping and suspenseful, with two very good performances from Al Pacino and Robin Williams. The ending is a bit of a let-down, but not a complete one either.
Rated 02 Jul 2009
nathandarkoNathanDarko
Rated 17 Jul 2010
86
63rd
Another great movie by one of Hollywood's best, Christopher Nolan. I was really into this movie, Al Pacino is awesome, but I think Williams is not the best choice for Dormer's opponent, cause he always has something friendly in his eyes. A thing that does not really fit. Despite some minor flaws "Insomnia" convinced absolutely
Rated 17 Jul 2010
matija_dMatija D
Rated 22 Oct 2014
78
69th
Not Nolan's best work but still manages to keep your attention and it is all in all solid and interesting story with Pacino who is class as always. Also nice to see Williams "on the other side".
Rated 22 Oct 2014
baggerBagger
Rated 13 Feb 2012
75
63rd
Between this and One Hour Photo - I think Robin Williams might just be wasted as a comedian.
Rated 13 Feb 2012
b2B.2
Rated 28 Nov 2012
52
60th
Ok'ish. Didn't really engage me. Pacino & Williams were great though. Overall not a bad 'worst movie of your career'
Rated 28 Nov 2012
rcmaccrcmacc
Rated 16 May 2018
75
64th
Nolan's only film not written by him or his brother and it feels distinct in this regard. The acting is subtle and, while slow, the story is intriguing and the cinematrogaphy is top notch. On the whole, the movie is quite good.
Rated 16 May 2018
neonmanNeonman
Rated 05 Sep 2011
69
35th
For all the interest and mystery that is developed, this gathered mood is never investigated further upon. Talk about blue balls.
Rated 05 Sep 2011
myfavchordsmyfavchords
Rated 13 Oct 2017
79
77th
All 3 leads in this film do an excellent job with their role. The script is good, it has a lot of interesting scenes and moments. The story is told in a linear fashion unlike some Christopher Nolan films. Overall I would recommend this thriller.
Rated 13 Oct 2017
jschlanskyJSchlansky
Rated 11 Feb 2019
56
36th
Everything is decent. Pacino's performance is pretty good but not great due to a lack of character depth. Robin Williams doesn't exactly have enough screen time for his performance to impress too much, even if it is one of his darker roles and played very well at that. I've seen it a couple of times, but it isn't all that memorable.
Rated 11 Feb 2019
revan007Revan007
Rated 17 Apr 2020
77
38th
A intriguing and well-written thriller, it feels shallower than many of Nolan's other offerings. Robin Williams also seems perhaps a bit out of place in his role. But the movie otherwise seems to mostly achieve what it set out to do and be.
Rated 17 Apr 2020
kasperlKasperL
Rated 29 Oct 2014
70
65th
A good (but never great) remake of Skjoldbjærg's Norwegian thriller (by far the better of the two).
Rated 29 Oct 2014
cmonsterCMonster
Rated 02 Jul 2012
75
57th
Just a couple comments having lived in Alaska: 1) Nightmute is far enough south that it does get dark for a couple hours, even on the summer solstice, and 2) especially for that area there was a definite imbalance of the white/native ratio. Those didn't really make the movie worse, but I did notice them.
Rated 02 Jul 2012
ytadelYtadel
Rated 14 Aug 2007
5
57th
By FAR my least favorite Nolan feature (and probably not coincidentally his only one he didn't co-write), but it's still got some creepy highlights and and a stark, tense style - let's call it "Alaskan noir." The murder mystery story just isn't as interesting as Nolan's other films. Pacino's performance is okay; he mostly resists the urge to Pacino out on us, and Williams is interestingly cast.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
lockmelockme
Rated 20 Nov 2013
95
95th
Al Pacino'nun en sonda biraz rahat bırak uyuyayım şeklindeki sitemi küçük bir gülümseme bıraktı. Güzel Film
Rated 20 Nov 2013
davidblastDavidBlast
Rated 21 Jun 2010
60
53rd
The story, while morally complex, fails to engage. There are fine performances all around, also well crafted scenes, but at the end of the day two uncomfortable characters agree a little too quickly to help each other out, whilst not having quite enough cat and mouse play to elevate the story beyond the strictly average. Thus the movie never seems to twist for a second on its road to a very often visited end station.
Rated 21 Jun 2010
pompousasspompousass
Rated 03 Apr 2010
20
44th
The Norwegian policier of a few years earlier, and of the same name, is resettled under the midnight sun of Alaska. Fair enough. (The icy moonscape of the opening aerial shots is no less otherworldly.) Pacino plays up the sleep deprivation for all it's worth, and a good deal more, looking as if he's trying to win a marathon staring contest and speaking in a come-and-go drawl that sounds less regional in origin than medical or medicinal.
Rated 03 Apr 2010
the_pirateThe Pirate
Rated 08 Jan 2013
78
51st
I actually watched this movie while dealing with a bit of insomnia, and I gotta say, it helped! The movie really captures the feeling of sleeplessness and (as is to be expected by a Christopher Nolan film) puts you directly in the characters' point of view in a way that few other movies can.
Rated 08 Jan 2013
moribunnyMoribunny
Rated 27 Nov 2006
45
33rd
So-so-mnia.
Rated 27 Nov 2006
jackpulpJackPulp
Rated 27 Nov 2006
70
23rd
with a cast like Robin Williams and Al Paccino...i expected way more and Robin Williams will never be a bad guy in my eyes...plus insomnia rules
Rated 27 Nov 2006
philzonePhil_Zone
Rated 28 Nov 2006
50
6th
Great cast butI couldn't stay awake for the whole thing.
Rated 28 Nov 2006
chuchaquiChuchaqui
Rated 29 Nov 2006
73
40th
Great atmosphere, very stylish thriller. Pacino is always great of course.
Rated 29 Nov 2006
qmiller32qmiller32
Rated 11 Oct 2015
80
37th
Pretty good, I guess. Nothing wrong with it but never seemed like I needed to find out what happens next.
Rated 11 Oct 2015
chr1sCHR1S
Rated 26 Aug 2011
67
41st
Nothing special.
Rated 26 Aug 2011
jimjoebobjimjoebob
Rated 07 Sep 2010
68
28th
Good things about it, but mostly you wished you could fall asleep as well. Long.
Rated 07 Sep 2010
mjvmoviemanMJVmovieMan
Rated 25 Mar 2007
82
83rd
A dynamite thriller featuring two outstanding performances from Robin Williams and Al Pacino.
Rated 25 Mar 2007
martrynmartryn
Rated 25 Mar 2007
74
62nd
Robin Williams is best as a bad guy. Probably Christopher Nolan's poorest film, but neither he nor his brother wrote it, which probably explains a lot.
Rated 25 Mar 2007
cedricfpCedricFP
Rated 16 Apr 2007
65
44th
Tense, but somewhat dull. The film failed to keep me on the edge of my seat, but Pacino and Williams managed to prevent me from zoning out.
Rated 16 Apr 2007
filliganFilligan
Rated 24 May 2007
84
55th
I know what sleep deprivation is like, so it's very nice to see Pacino can still surprise me and pull it off so well. Williams is, dare I say, even better, though. His performance is chilling. Nolan continues to shine as a great director.
Rated 24 May 2007
groovysoulsGroovy_Souls
Rated 19 Sep 2015
80
73rd
I agree with the sentiment that this is far from Nolan's best film, yet I don't find anything bad about it really. Pacino and Williams are amazing in this film, and Nolan's cinematography is crisp as usual. My problems lie mostly in writing, but they're minuscule, as this is still a kick-ass crime thriller.
Rated 19 Sep 2015
vandelay1Vandelay1
Rated 26 Aug 2011
74
85th
Good movie
Rated 26 Aug 2011
hellboy76hellboy76
Rated 21 Sep 2010
68
65th
Not Nolan's best work, but a solid movie. The leads do their jobs and it is interesting.
Rated 21 Sep 2010
dynagripDynagrip
Rated 03 Aug 2007
82
52nd
Felt like it could have been better. Pacino wasn't too overbearing at least.
Rated 03 Aug 2007
potzblitzPotzblitz
Rated 03 Aug 2007
86
51st
Robin Williams is pretty good in this.
Rated 03 Aug 2007
toolvixenToolvixen
Rated 14 Aug 2007
93
81st
GREAT MOVIE! Williams and Pachino?! I loved it.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
jpdoumeyroujpdoumeyrou
Rated 14 Aug 2007
70
49th
Great pacino and second roles, interesting angle, great outdoors, yet... dunno, kind of doesn t have or make any point
Rated 14 Aug 2007
vengefulkbmVengefulKBM
Rated 14 Sep 2015
75
63rd
Pacino and Williams are superb, and the editing is stylish and really makes you feel the titular insomnia, although the movie around them is not always the most compelling. It's a more-than-solid thriller, though.
Rated 14 Sep 2015
itstimItstim
Rated 12 Aug 2012
75
40th
Oh my God, I just saw this movie a few days ago as I've been having a week long Christopher Nolan movie marathon watching all his movies on different days! I thought this one was decent, although The Prestige was better and he has other better films as well. I still loved the acting of it all
Rated 12 Aug 2012
jhensonjhenson
Rated 14 Aug 2007
73
71st
An impressive follow up to "Memento." Robin Williams and Al Pacino are superb, though the film lacks the tight story telling Nolan wove previously. It plays like an extended episode of a primetime crime drama.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
baskilbaskil
Rated 14 Aug 2007
91
80th
Tense and disorienting, Insomnia is one of the few American remakes that is as good as the original.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
monkeycatmonkeycat
Rated 14 Aug 2007
85
80th
Anything involving Nolan, Williams, and Pacino is aces! Aces indeed
Rated 14 Aug 2007
praxPrax
Rated 14 Aug 2007
93
86th
Williams and Pacino together? Wait, it's a drama? Weird huh? AWESOME movie though, didn't think they could pull it off, but it was my favorite movie for a while.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
lexlex
Rated 30 Jul 2012
80
53rd
An aesthetically interesting mystery thriller. However what really brings this up into greatness are the believable and thoughtful lead performances. Hell, it might even be Nolan's most tightly told and plot hole-less story to date.
Rated 30 Jul 2012
theescapistTheEscapist
Rated 12 Jan 2013
73
65th
Enjoyed the atmosphere, though years later I can't really remember anything about this film.
Rated 12 Jan 2013
uksubsUKSubs
Rated 14 Aug 2007
71
69th
A good film completely marred by Al Pacino chasing Robin Williams in what must be the slowest chase scene in cinematic history. I am fairly certain a woman with a walker could have caught Robin Williams, but Al just can't get it done.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
lockeLocke
Rated 14 Aug 2007
85
83rd
A tense, gripping and dramatic thriller with strong performances throughout.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
mrparallelmrparallel
Rated 14 Aug 2007
75
61st
Good but original was better.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
gareth_watkinsGareth Watkins
Rated 14 Aug 2007
80
52nd
Superior thriller from Christopher Nolan with two great lead performances by Pacino & Williams
Rated 14 Aug 2007
iyisinekiyisinek
Rated 06 Nov 2014
85
92nd
polis, cinayet, alaska, sorusturma, genç kiz ölümü, kulübe, sis, kazayla arkadasini öldürmek, ikilem (kahramanin yasadigi), uykusuzluk, katil-polis iliskisi, santaj, delilleri degistirmek, silah, yazar
Rated 06 Nov 2014
muttermutter
Rated 23 Jul 2012
70
67th
Well acted, great scenery, well written to the point of frustration (Al Pacino is always doing the wrong thing). Soundtrack was poor: just lots of 'Nolan Thumps' between scenes.
Rated 23 Jul 2012
leshiileshii
Rated 14 Aug 2007
87
86th
One of those rare movies where the remake is far better than the original. Al Pacino chews like no man has chewed before, but it's fun to watch.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
mystericemysterice
Rated 14 Aug 2007
75
73rd
Damned fine acting by the leads and a good, solid movie overall
Rated 14 Aug 2007
svicciarellisvicciarelli
Rated 14 Aug 2007
85
50th
Slow and purposive - worth watching.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
bencgauldbencgauld
Rated 03 Mar 2024
78
55th
Competent if not groundbreaking hardboiled detective story made interesting by the wrinkle of endless Alaska summer days. The scenery and Pacino's descent into sleep deprived delirium are captured incredible well by Nolan
Rated 03 Mar 2024
eggnogiumEggnogium
Rated 11 Jun 2011
70
20th
The story was a little generic. I would've liked to see more original sleep-deprivation effects than guilty flashbacks and flash hallucinations. But superb acting from everyone involved and the usual top notch directing from Nolan made this a pretty enjoyable movie to watch.
Rated 11 Jun 2011
vince_leoVince Leo
Rated 14 Aug 2007
70
56th
If you're patient, it is absorbing, and you'll probably be on the edge of your seat for the nail-biter finale.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
ophirzemerophirzemer
Rated 14 Aug 2007
86
49th
Not as good as Memento
Rated 14 Aug 2007
bettyann9bettyann9
Rated 18 Aug 2007
50
15th
The original (Swedish) film is much better.
Rated 18 Aug 2007
feublofeublo
Rated 04 Jan 2024
50
9th
Oh noooo al pacino made a boo-boo and can't sleep!
Rated 04 Jan 2024
lemoncelemonce
Rated 20 Dec 2012
90
85th
One of my favorite suspense movies. Robin Williams is the perfect creep in this movie. Highly recommended for an evening at home alone.
Rated 20 Dec 2012
rottentomatoRottenTomato
Rated 18 May 2011
92
83rd
Driven by Pacino's performance, Insomnia is a smart and riveting psychological drama.
Rated 18 May 2011
jamesdepaolojamesdepaolo
Rated 30 Jun 2010
81
70th
Al Pacino and Robin Williams what a pairing. Nolan gets the most of his actors..this movie is such a smartly written movie...and a different twist on the same ol same ol...I like the mood and feel of this movie...
Rated 30 Jun 2010
lookinglandLookingLand
Rated 16 Nov 2007
80
91st
love this movie in spite of robin williams.
Rated 16 Nov 2007
ktappektappe
Rated 18 Nov 2007
50
22nd
Weak remake. See the original with Stellan Skarsgard instead.
Rated 18 Nov 2007
wcsaewcsae
Rated 20 Nov 2007
79
72nd
You know, Robin Williams is a creepy motha sometimes.
Rated 20 Nov 2007
big_ticketBig Ticket
Rated 22 Dec 2023
78
0th
Insomnia is a mystery thriller about a brutal murder in a small town, internal affairs, accidents and difficult decisions. "The gray of morals" is the main driver of this detective story, although one could discuss its essence. Viewers will probably be torn between animosity, sympathy or depravity of the protagonists. The best sequences are those that describe and visualize the verbal confrontation between the detective and the killer. The acting is very good in character turmoil.
Rated 22 Dec 2023
glm01glm01
Rated 01 Oct 2018
81
68th
80.67.
Rated 01 Oct 2018
jack_parsonsjack parsons
Rated 25 Feb 2011
7
41st
I wasn't crazy about the execution of the end, but pretty solid nonetheless.
Rated 25 Feb 2011
bampbamp
Rated 08 Jul 2008
80
25th
love-it
Rated 08 Jul 2008
kavkav
Rated 11 Jul 2008
78
70th
Pretty tense stuff.
Rated 11 Jul 2008
polsterpolster
Rated 22 Jul 2008
75
40th
This was a pretty solid movie. Pretty exciting.
Rated 22 Jul 2008
simhoopsimhoop
Rated 11 Nov 2023
55
32nd
It's an ok one-watch movie: interesting enough to keep my interest throughout. But that is just so far below what it should be as a Nolan movie. The mystery isn't engaging, and the metaphors are so ham-fisted (get it: the cop can't sleep????). A dropped ball for a master filmmaker.
Rated 11 Nov 2023
mwestcottmwestcott
Rated 03 Jan 2018
80
59th
The direction and visuals are amazing. The themes from the original are all present and accounted for. What sets this version apart however is the fantastic against type performance from Robin Williams and wonderfully gruff turn from Al Pacino.
Rated 03 Jan 2018
lovelyricha1lovelyricha1
Rated 26 May 2012
50
3rd
I can't believe I am putting a christopher nolan movie in this tier-but this movie put me to sleep-numerous times!
Rated 26 May 2012
djrossdjross
Rated 02 May 2010
50
44th
OK cop film featuring good scenery and some moderately effective scenes for a while. In its favour is the somewhat complex and ambiguous morality of the protagonist, although the resolution is, perhaps unsurprisingly, rather uninteresting. Missed the opening. Have not seen the original.
Rated 02 May 2010
tripwyreTripwyre
Rated 22 Oct 2008
81
78th
A very well-acted police thriller from Nolan, unique both in setting and in the relationship between cop (Pacino) and killer (Williams). Their scenes together are the film's best moments, and they play even better when you watch them again knowing the outcome. Williams brings a warm persona to such cold rationality and it makes for one of his best performances. It's tense, stylish and memorable. Nolan can't make bad movies. Nice to see local locations doubling for Alaska, too. BC sure is pretty.
Rated 22 Oct 2008
optimusmikeOptimus_mike
Rated 27 Oct 2008
75
59th
First time I saw it I was not impressed at all, but I was 13. Now watching it I really can get behind this underrated film.
Rated 27 Oct 2008
chrissoChrisso
Rated 09 Nov 2008
74
48th
worth seeing
Rated 09 Nov 2008
war_machineWar Machine
Rated 11 Aug 2022
68
46th
Ohshitnolanlol+shot/chaseinfog-Ashootspartner-dies-bosssayskillerdiditlol+coverupnuff+killercalls/knows/we'repartnersonthis+chase-waterlogs-stuckunder+framesthebf+killedpartnersowouldntexposehim+RliesgotHcuzfiguredAout-Adunnotruthanymore+killsR-wontletHcoverup-letmesleep-dies
Rated 11 Aug 2022
shtickfigureshtickfigure
Rated 21 Aug 2013
87
73rd
Not Nolan's best work, but the performances and the character-driven drama make it well worthwhile.
Rated 21 Aug 2013
cagedwisdomcagedwisdom
Rated 20 May 2012
50
38th
Nolan's least interesting film, but it has a few moves and the cast is pretty amazing, Pacino blowing me away as always. Props for managing to take almost the exact same plot and be a completely different film from the Norwegian original. Not as good, though.
Rated 20 May 2012
eggbeatereggbeater
Rated 13 Mar 2009
83
82nd
Multilayered story is enhanced by Nolan's cunning use of visual and aural devices, plus top-notch performances.
Rated 13 Mar 2009
rthornhillrthornhill
Rated 26 Mar 2009
85
44th
Decent thriller. Williams was good as the bad guy.
Rated 26 Mar 2009
sissy_boySissy Boy
Rated 27 Apr 2009
30
15th
Watch the original version.
Rated 27 Apr 2009
hotsakehotsake
Rated 28 May 2022
67
67th
Robin Williams, Al Pacino, and, Hilary Swank did a great job and the story was decent even if the whole LAPD subplot did make much sense. I thought that the acting was better here than in the original but I like everything else in the original better.
Rated 28 May 2022
cosmiecosmie
Rated 07 Mar 2012
78
40th
Incredible landscapes and atmosphere.
Rated 07 Mar 2012
balemanbaleman
Rated 08 Jan 2018
80
58th
Beautiful cinematography, atmosphere.
Rated 08 Jan 2018
slantmagSlantMag
Rated 19 Oct 2010
25
61st
"Dormer's eerie descent into the film's Alaskan burb feels like the start of a very eerie episode of "Fantasy Island."" - Ed Gonzalez
Rated 19 Oct 2010
okkervilOkkervil
Rated 01 Aug 2009
78
80th
Pacino and Williams carry this movie very well. Entertaining plot and typically classy Nolan direction too.
Rated 01 Aug 2009
isaacIsaac
Rated 26 Sep 2009
85
40th
Oh man, don't watch this when you are tired ;-)
Rated 26 Sep 2009
frostyFrosty
Rated 06 Oct 2009
50
26th
Manages to be dull despite the good cast and excellent concept.
Rated 06 Oct 2009
gargom04Gargom04
Rated 09 Apr 2022
71
35th
Opinión personal: 7 Actores: 8 Guión: 7 Planos/técnicas: 7 BSO: 6 Otros:7 Iluminación:- FX:- Director:7 Humor:- Vestuario:- Total: 71
Rated 09 Apr 2022
htimanhtiman
Rated 28 May 2013
71
51st
This was a decent movie. The acting was ok, and Robin Williams made a great killer, but it could be slow and the sunlight gimmick got old.
Rated 28 May 2013
solomonburrrSolomonBurrr
Rated 14 Apr 2020
75
65th
74.6
Rated 14 Apr 2020
forehead1forehead1
Rated 26 Dec 2009
70
88th
Well directed, well written and the type of performances you'd expect from the ensemble involved - Williams in particular plays the creepy everyman to perfection. The final act is a bit of a generic anticlimax, but the main opportunity missed is in the title: the whole insomnia thing adds an element but is never truly realised as you think it might. Holds up to multiple viewings, which is about as much praise as a cop thriller can get.
Rated 26 Dec 2009
woodoowoodoo
Rated 25 Jan 2010
80
44th
Robin Williams completely holds up his end of the bargain for once, Pacino is perfectly cast as someone world-weary and sleep deprived.
Rated 25 Jan 2010
canadianorcanadianor
Rated 27 Jan 2010
75
58th
Howard Hawks said a good movie needs "three great scenes and no bad ones". I've always loved that quote, as cheesy as it is to reference, but 'Insomnia' fits that bill entirely. It hits every beat like it was written right out of a screenplay format book. By-the-numbers as it can be, the scenes between Will and Walter are incredible. The tension mounts each time they gaze at each other. The power juggles between them with each word they utter. Yet, when they are apart, it's only a good movie.
Rated 27 Jan 2010
wetwillieswetwillies
Rated 25 Jul 2020
70
19th
Viewed July 24, 2020.
Rated 25 Jul 2020

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