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Movie Review: Insomnia (Nolan)

The new version of Insomnia was not quite as interesting to me as the original version. It seemed much less subtle, although whether that was due to it being in English or my mental state while watching it or the movie itself I couldn't really say without watching the original version again. But that was my only real problem with this - I couldn't stop thinking about the other movie the whole time. Which is unfortunate, because there is some good stuff here. I always enjoy Martin Donovan onscreen, and Hillary Swank did a good job. Al Pacino kept things under control for the most part, although I am pretty sure I did not enjoy his version of the character as much as Stellan Skarsgard. The movie also didn't leave me with the bleary-eyed washed out look of the original - this seemed too crisp and dark at times. The flashbacks were interesting, although it does make me remember it is a Christopher Nolan film. The teenage cast in this one also seemed weaker, but it is a little difficult for me to compare. Overall, I thought this was a reasonable movie, but if you have seen the original version don't expect anything revolutionary. If you haven't seen the original version, this is definitely worth seeing, but you could just as easily see the other one.