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Domino (2005)
Definitely worth one viewing.
This film isn't great. It is certainly over complicated. But with great performance by Keira Knightley and Mickey Rourke, as well as visuals that will hold anyone's interests, it is certainly enjoyable.
This movie is worth a good, fun viewing once. It's not worth a second go, but it is definitely worth one.
Style over substance is a problem when substance is this bad and style is too. But great visuals and a fun Christopher Walken make any lack of substance worth watching.
Tony Scott's "Man On Fire" yields greater rewards with each repeated viewing. Don't expect so much from "Domino." But do expect to have a good time at the movies.
Insomnia (2002)
a worthy effort, but some formulaic styles
I was privileged to see 'Insomnia' on May 1st, 2002 at an advance screening on my campus. I am a film student and have been eagerly awaiting any new releases by Christopher Nolan after watching 'Memento.' I particularly liked Nolan's innovative style that is seen all throughout 'Memento.' Unfortunately his innovation takes a vacation for much of 'Insomnia' as it becomes a stereotypical murder mystery and even a bit of a horror towards the end. Al Pacino has enough screen presence to be 80% of the film and still carry it well. Robin Williams and Hillary Swank put in roles that were nothing near the limits of their acting abilities. The plot had enough twists in it (amidst some weak dialogue) to make this an enjoyable film. This is one of the most enjoyable murder mysteries I have yet seen, but this became a very Hollywood style movie with less innovation then I expected from Christopher Nolan. All around, I give this 3 stars out of 4. Not a must see film, but recommended if you like murder mysteries or Al Pacino.