Talent shines even in “Insomnia” as a “director for hire”! The appeal of the genius Nolan's masterpiece thriller

“Insomnia” synopsis

Midnight Alaska Nightmute. When a 17-year-old girl is bludgeoned to death, Los Angeles Police Department detective Will Dormer and his partner Hap Eckert are dispatched to assist. Will uses his vast experience to come up with a way to lure out the criminal. As expected, the culprit shows up at a hut by the sea. However, Will loses track of the culprit in the thick fog and accidentally shoots and kills his partner Eckhart. Will, who fails to confess to the local police that he shot himself, falls into insomnia with Byakuya's help. Early in the morning on the third day of his insomnia, Will receives a phone call from the girl's murderer.

Index

• Nolan's first major studio work
• Taking the reins of three major Oscar actors
• Dazzling visuals that demonstrate Nolan's artistry
• A chaotic “insomniac” world where dreams and reality, fantasy and everyday life intertwine.

Nolan's first major studio work

More than 20 years ago, when Memento (2000) was made, few people could have imagined that director Christopher Nolan would become such a huge figure. Nowadays, he is one of the few geniuses in Hollywood who can invest a Big budget and create what he wants. His recent film `` Tenet '' (2020) cost between 200 million and 225 million dollars, which is the second highest cost for his directorial work after `` The Dark Knight Rises '' (2012), which cost 250 million dollars. The second big expense. This shows that Hollywood recognizes him as a high-quality genius and hit maker.

Nolan's first film at a major studio was ``Insomnia'' (2002). Since becoming a world-famous director with `` The Dark Knight '' (2008), he has released a series of blockbusters such as `` Inception '' (10), `` Interstellar '' (14), and `` Dunkirk '' (17). This work is forgettable compared to . However, there is no doubt that it is a masterpiece worth seeing. So, I would like to take a closer look at the appeal of this suspense.

“Insomnia” preview

This film is a Hollywood remake of a thriller produced in Norway in 1997. This original version was not released in theaters in Japan, but due to the popularity of ``Insomnia'', it was released as a soft release under the title `` Insomnia Original Version ~ Insomnia~' '. If you are interested, please take a look and compare.

Warner Bros., which had acquired the remake rights, immediately began production the following year and entrusted the scenario to up-and-coming screenwriter Hilary Seitz. The resulting script was based on the format of the original version, but added a new twist: the moral conflict of the main character, Detective Dormer. Executive producers Steven Soderbergh and George Clooney were impressed by Memento, and Nolan made his major debut with their recommendation.

Taking the reins of three major Oscar actors