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15 Best Al Pacino Movies of All Time

7. Insomnia (2002)

Insomnia (2002)

"Insomnia" is a psychological thriller film released in 2002, directed by Christopher Nolan and written by Hillary Seitz. This movie is notable as the only film directed by Nolan that he did not write or co-write.

The film stars Al Pacino, Robin Williams, and Hilary Swank. In the movie, Al Pacino plays Will Dormer, a veteran LAPD homicide detective dispatched to northern Alaska. He teams up with a local detective, played by Swank, to investigate the murder of a local teen.

Robin Williams portrays a chilling and memorable antagonist as Walter Finch, the primary suspect behind the murder. The movie was praised for the strong performances by Pacino and Williams, as well as Nolan's gripping portrayal of character development and the psychological aspects of the plot.