By your explanation, I'm 100% sure that the original has been weak story-wise. Dormer is such bad guy in what you explained. I'm not interested in watching the original unless its other elements are attractive. When I first watched Nolan's Insomnia I considered it my least favorite of Nolan movies, but last night re-watched it and paid better attention. Now I consider it among other Nolan's masterpieces and I'm glad that by this Nolan established himself as a powerful guy in cinema by remaking a movie which some directors don't dare to touch. :goNF:
Original vs. Remake
Remakes usually suck but Insomnia is one of the few that stands out. But I still enjoy the original more. It is more gritty and has not a "happy" ending compared to its counterpart remake. It was shot in my town, was cool to watch Stellan in action. I am not much for Norwegian movies overall but whenever Stellan starrs in one it is worth checking out. You guys should check out Zero Kelvin some time.
Was the remade Insomnia a happy ending movie?tykjen wrote:Remakes usually suck but Insomnia is one of the few that stands out. But I still enjoy the original more. It is more gritty and has not a "happy" ending compared to its counterpart remake. It was shot in my town, was cool to watch Stellan in action. I am not much for Norwegian movies overall but whenever Stellan starrs in one it is worth checking out. You guys should check out Zero Kelvin some time.
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nolanmania wrote:Was the remade Insomnia a happy ending movie?tykjen wrote:Remakes usually suck but Insomnia is one of the few that stands out. But I still enjoy the original more. It is more gritty and has not a "happy" ending compared to its counterpart remake. It was shot in my town, was cool to watch Stellan in action. I am not much for Norwegian movies overall but whenever Stellan starrs in one it is worth checking out. You guys should check out Zero Kelvin some time.
Compared to the original, the remake had a "happy" ending. I am not saying the remake has a Shawshank Redemption ending or anything.
tykjen wrote:Compared to the original, the remake had a "happy" ending. I am not saying the remake has a Shawshank Redemption ending or anything.
nolanmania wrote:tykjen wrote:Compared to the original, the remake had a "happy" ending. I am not saying the remake has a Shawshank Redemption ending or anything.
Which then makes up for [very] different endings between the two. "Live as a monster or die as a good man" comes to mind.
I see what your point is.tykjen wrote:nolanmania wrote:
Which then makes up for [very] different endings between the two. "Live as a monster or die as a good man" comes to mind.
Then we are cool Seen the original yet?nolanmania wrote:I see what your point is.tykjen wrote:
Which then makes up for [very] different endings between the two. "Live as a monster or die as a good man" comes to mind.
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Completely forgot that Insomnia is actually a remake.