Insomnia
TV ClubHouse: archive: Movies Feb-Aug 2002:
Insomnia
Mssilhouette | Friday, May 24, 2002 - 10:09 pm     Yes I saw it today and for what it's worth it was surprisingly likeable. I thought the story was interesting and Al Pacino didn't scream and yell. Well there was one scene but it wasn't like watching him be Tony Montona for the entire movie. He was actually a bit understated. Robin Williams was also understated. I think the big star of this movie is the location!! Oh my goodness the scenery is lovely! And the directory gives you plenty of picture postcards. Which can sometimes distract from the movie but you can take the time to enjoy the moment. Well, those are the good points....The bad are, Hillary Swank is really just there as scenery. Her charcter didn't seem that necessary. The woman from ER (who's mom was played by Sally Field) is in this too but even she wasn't necessary 'cept to be a of a confessional/comfort device, which didn't work as well as it should have. I think the storyline is a smart one and there are a few smart moments but overall it might be best just to send this to rental than to ask folks to pay 10.00 for it. (I paid 5.00, gotta love that bargin pricing.) Anyone else have thoughts? |
Ketchuplover | Saturday, May 25, 2002 - 06:04 pm     No. |
Juju2bigdog | Sunday, May 26, 2002 - 10:19 am     Saw it yesterday, liked it. I quite liked Hillary Swank's character and her performance. The movie turns out to be not what you thought it was going to be. I thought it was a quite captivating little thriller. Scenery was great. Alaska looks just like that, right down to the sort of barren feel of the small towns. As an aside, if you are going to Alaska to visit, spring for the extra bucks to take a small plane or helicopter ride over the glaciers. It is an unforgettable sight. |
Ophiliasgrandma | Sunday, May 26, 2002 - 04:19 pm     Alaska? No way! It was filmed in Vancouver, BC. I have spent much time in Alaska and knew right away it wasn't possible for many reasons it was Alaska. I liked the story, very clever. However, all that artsy filming left me cold. Save your bucks and watch it at home on video. I very much like HS also. As she matures she is coming into her own as an actor. |
Poogieb | Tuesday, May 28, 2002 - 02:50 pm     I enjoyed this movie, but then it's so rare that I get out to an actual theater that I would probably enjoy anything! I think Al Pacino is a good candidate for a best actor nomination in this film. His character was sensational and he played it to the hilt. I love Robin Williams, but was a bit disappointed in his portrayal of the murderer. Maybe I'm just not use to him playing the "bad guy". Didn't bother me a bit that the movie was filmed in BC and not Alaska. The scenery was still beautiful. Get use to it folks...a lot of movies are filmed in Canada because it's cheaper. |
Webkitty | Saturday, June 01, 2002 - 02:36 pm     I'm glad you guys liked it because I thought it was a clunker! The scenarios were trite. Typical sterotypes and situations. Al Pacino looked tired 15 years ago, I can't take him for a whole movie. I wanted to scream at him to take a blasted sleeping pill for petes sakes!!! He just lumbered through the movie with his mouth hanging open. The story dragged, the story line focused too much on an internal investigation going on in LA, (which the viewer never sees, just endless dialoge about it) involving Al and his partner and their different views on it. Then Al accidently shoots his partner, and we see him feeling guilty, but not too guilty because he is so sleep deprived. argh! The murder they went to investigate almost seemed like an afterthought. I thought it was going to be more of a thriller and was looking forward to the scenery, which looked rather stark to me. I have never liked Robin Williams, and now I know why. I think he has been miscasted his whole career. When he plays it straight he does better. Made a good "bad guy". I DO get out to see alot of movies, so maybe I'm just jaded. If you are a big Al Pacino fan, then go for it. Don't expect Robin Williams to be funny, he's not. If extreme northern scenery floats you boat, then you will not be disapointed. |
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