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6.9/10 • 4.7K

2002-05-241h 58m

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A tough cop. A brilliant killer. An unspeakable crime.

Two Los Angeles homicide detectives are dispatched to a northern town where the sun doesn't set to investigate the methodical murder of a local teen.

Directors
Christopher Nolan
Editors
Dody Dorn

Top Billed Cast

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  1. Al Pacino

    Al Pacino

    Will Dormer

  2. Robin Williams

    Robin Williams

    Walter Finch

  3. Hilary Swank

    Hilary Swank

    Ellie Burr

  4. Martin Donovan

    Martin Donovan

    Hap Eckhart

  5. Nicky Katt

    Nicky Katt

    Fred Duggar

  6. Maura Tierney

    Maura Tierney

    Rachel Clement

  7. Paul Dooley

    Paul Dooley

    Chief Nyback

  8. Jonathan Jackson

    Jonathan Jackson

    Randy Stetz

  9. Katharine Isabelle

    Katharine Isabelle

    Tanya Francke

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talisencrw

May 16, 2016

9/10

Definitely not Nolan's best but probably my favourite (at least tied with 'Batman Begins') because I love the Norwegian original so much AND the subtle changes Nolan made with it, as well as what the three stars (Al Pacino, Robin Williams--in his first villainous role, I believe, and Hilary Swank--in probably my favourite performance of hers, next to the downright decadence and naughtiness she displayed in 'The Black Dahlia') bring to the table here. I greatly enjoyed the five short extras on my DVD (a double-sided disc I bought years ago that has 'The Devil's Advocate' on the other side, yet unwatched): a conversation/interview of Nolan with Pacino; 'Day for Night: The Making of...'; 'In the Fog' (which interviewed cinematographer Wally Pfister); Nathan Crowley: production designer; and 'Eyes Wide Open' (which interviewed sleep disturbance experts), which thankfully I viewed before I watched the movie, to enhance my experience. Greatly recommended to fans of contemporary crime thrillers, regardless of whether you watched the Norwegian original or not. There are enough differences to still make it worth your while as a cinephile.

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Status
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Original Language
English
Budget
$46,000,000.00
Revenue
$113,714,830.00
Keywords
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