Insomnia (2002)

R05/24/2002Crime, Thriller1h 58m
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A tough cop. A brilliant killer. An unspeakable crime.

Overview

Two Los Angeles homicide detectives are dispatched to a northern town where the sun doesn't set to investigate the methodical murder of a local teen.

Top Billed Cast

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    Al Pacino

    Will Dormer

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    Robin Williams

    Walter Finch

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    Hilary Swank

    Ellie Burr

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    Martin Donovan

    Hap Eckhart

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    Nicky Katt

    Fred Duggar

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    Maura Tierney

    Rachel Clement

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    Paul Dooley

    Chief Nyback

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    Jonathan Jackson

    Randy Stetz

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    Katharine Isabelle

    Tanya Francke

Definitely not Nolan's best but probably my favourite (at least tied with 'Batman Begins') because I love the Norwegian original so much AND the subtle changes Nolan made with it, as well as what the three stars (Al Pacino, Robin Williams--in his first villainous role, I believe, and Hilary Swank--in probably my favourite performance of hers, next to the downright decadence and naughtiness she displayed in 'The Black Dahlia') bring to the table here. I greatly enjoyed the five short extras on my DVD (a double-sided disc I bought years ago that has 'The Devil's Advocate' on the other side, yet ...