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IMDB Rating – 7.2/10
In Nightmute, Alaska, seventeen year old resident Kay Connell is found murdered. As a favor to the local Nightmute police chief, two Los Angeles Robbery Homicide police detectives, Will Dormer and Hap Eckhart, are called in to assist in the investigation. Although renowned in the police world, both Dormer and Eckhart are facing some professional issues back in Los Angeles. In Nightmute, Dormer has a major case of insomnia due to a combination of the incessant midnight sun and from a secret he is carrying. This insomnia is causing him to be delusional. Something he is not dreaming about is that the murderer has contacted him, informing him all about the murder and the fact that he knows everything that is going on with Dormer. They begin a symbiotic relationship in keeping secrets for each individual’s benefit. But ambitious young local detective, Ellie Burr, might piece the story together on her own.
This is a little weird movie. Not because the story was bad or the acting was poor. It was just that the casting was a little too off their comfort zone. Al Pacino as a detective, and Robin William as a serial killer. What could be more more off the place. Overall the movie was a usual serial killer movie, only thing added to it was the “no night Alaska” issue.
Don’t get me wrong, it is a good watch. And makes you think and keeps you on your toes. It will make you stay ahead of the plot and look out for clues.
As mentioned, the casting was really high profile with Hillary Swank as well. The performance was good. It felt like that Al Pacino showed up to the shoot just because he was paid to be there. But he is such an amazing actor that even if he is not giving his 100% still it was watchable. I guess it has something to do with production issues like delay in shootings.
Music is just average. Will not make you remember or discuss post watching.
Alaska’s backdrop and some visualizations are really amazing.
It does not has a repeat value. But you can watch it once.
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