Insomnia is unique as it stands as the only Nolan film that he didn't write, briefly taking us to a world in which he (and his brother) leave his hack-like, David Lindelof-reminiscent screenwriting all-together and put his directorial talents into good use. You'll notice that for its scope, Insomnia is actually competently made. The direction/technical aspects are of high quality , the three main actors (Pacino, Swank and Williams) are solid and the general atmosphere stirs a sense of unease and apprehension.
It's also quite ironic that this unique film, for the reasons spoken of, is at the same time a useless remake of the 1997 Norwegian feature by the matching title.
It's also quite ironic that this unique film, for the reasons spoken of, is at the same time a useless remake of the 1997 Norwegian feature by the matching title.