http://blogcritics.org/ A sinister cabal of superior bloggers on music, books, film, popular culture, politics, and technology - updated continuously. en Copyright 2002-2006 by the authors Wed, 5 Jan 2005 16:35:33 EST http://backend.userland.com/rss Blogcritics.org custom software http://blogcritics.org/archives/2005/01/05/101640.php#comment-106968 I actually enjoyed Pacino's performance in "Insomnia." Much less over-the-top than many of his other classic performances. I thought the movie was slightly above average, but a far cry from great. ]]> 106968@blogcritics.org Wed, 5 Jan 2005 16:35:33 EST http://blogcritics.org/archives/2005/01/05/101640.php#comment-106965 Based upon your review, I'm surprised that you would recommend it to people at all (as you do at the end). I'm feel a bit ambivalent about this film, so therefore think it was just okay. I enjoyed the atmosphere, and the direction gave every scene an unsettling intensity. I agree in thinking that Pacino's performance was sleepy, but I enjoyed Williams, who is far better nowadays in dramatic roles (though his Creepy Guy worked better in One Hour Photo). Overall, I expected much more Nolan after the masterful Memento. Insomnia was a passable movie, which in today's movie market is something, I suppose. Great overall analysis. Eric Berlin <a href="http://dumpsterbust.blogspot.com">Dumpster Bust</a>: Miracles from Mind Trash http://dumpsterbust.blogspot.com ]]> 106965@blogcritics.org Wed, 5 Jan 2005 16:17:32 EST