"...Intensely sharp-witted....The anomalous proliferation of scenic beauty gives Mr. Nolan irony to play with, and he uses it spectacularly..."
New York Times

"...[INSOMNIA] has a marvelous sense of place....Al Pacino bares the soul of this agonized tragic figure; it's one of his most memorable performances..."
Movieline's Hollywood Life

"...Thoughtful, gripping and steeped in action....It's taut, tense and terrific..."
Rolling Stone

"...Nolan once again displays an unmistakable visual confidence and a feeling for bravura moments..."
Los Angeles Times

"...INSOMNIA is a gripping, highly dramatic thriller that more than confirms the distinctive talent of young Brit helmer Christopher Nolan..."
Variety

"...A superior version of an already very good film....[With] spectacular overhead cinematography..."
Box Office

"...Nolan her proves his assurance in handling a much bigger picture in every respect..."
Sight and Sound

"...Highly involving....[Nolan's] expanding talent is undeniable..."
Total Film

"A completely engrossing thriller that proved MEMENTO wasn't a fluke for director Christopher Nolan....[The actors] are at the top of their game..."
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