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Frankie (Ione Skye) is looking for a man "with the soul of a poet and eyes like Frank Sinatra." Her world is black and white--literally in this film--until the blue eyes of David (Mackenzie Astin) enter the café where she works with her uncle and cousin. But Frankie's about to leave San Francisco for L.A. with her best friend, Allison (Jennifer Aniston), where they'll both become actresses. Time is running out for Frankie to convince David that she's the love of his life.
Unfortunately for Frankie, and this film, the lackluster plot and trite characters don't give her much to work with. The dialogue is atrocious (Frankie says, with complete sincerity, "I'm going to circumnavigate his soul until he's anchored on all sides by my love"), and her character is so utterly spoiled and obnoxious you can't understand what David--or her friends--see in her. What makes the film all the more disappointing is the promising cast. Jennifer Aniston is underused, and Michael Landes does the best he can with his clichéd role as a gay man who desperately wants to come out to his father but can't work up the courage. Dream for an Insomniac tries too hard to be the kind of hip '90s love story that films such as Walking and Talking and Naked in New York succeed in being. --Jenny Brown
Customer Reviews
I think of you night and dayý (2004-03-17)  "Anything less than extraordinary is a waste of my time." ~Frankie From the surprising subtle intensity of the black-and-white opening to the casual softness of the ending, this movie is a masterpiece. There is an immediate sense of familiarity and if you love being absorbed into a character's world, Frankie will take you into her mind. Frankie (Ione Skye) has a longing for the poetic life. While working in a San Francisco café, she bides her time until she can pursue her acting career in Los Angeles. I was amazed at how interesting a movie can be when most of the scenes are filmed in the coffee shop or Frankie's bedroom. The set is beautiful, but the script takes center stage and at times it can be rather mesmerizing. Frankie's best-friend-acting-pal Jennifer Aniston adds an adorable sensitivity and there is a scene where she is comforting Frankie that adds warmth to their friendship. If you like "Friends," I can almost guarantee you will love the "close circle" in this movie. The character development shows a deep understanding of human interaction and the meeting of the minds is intriguing to say the least. The various elements of the soundtrack, including Frank Sinatra's music could not be more perfect. The music blends scenes perfectly all while creating a subtle intimacy. Up until the time Frankie and Sir David (Mackenzie Astin) meet, the entire film is without color. I didn't even notice the lack of color at first, but suddenly you see David's blue eyes. This was quite intuitive as when you fall "in love" the entire world seems more colorful and the world literally sparkles with life. They take this element of the blue eyes and weave it through the movie in various ways. This movie has two of the most romantic/caring scenes I've ever seen. There are quite a few laughs and listening to Ione Skye say just about anything might be audible bliss. That thing she does with her right eyebrow is kinda sexy. She quotes Aristotle, recognizes quotes by Tennyson and can whip out quotes in an enviable fashion. She also loves a challenge. Once Frankie and David realize they share a love for writing they develop an instant connection and the chemistry is definitely working in this movie. It goes beyond casual infatuation to something akin to a deep mind connection with the added benefit of passion. I love the physical comedy as much as the surprisingly witty script. When playing Scrabble, Frankie says: "David, you better hide your letters, I tend to glance." Just the way her body moves inspires a sly smile or laugh. When David and Frankie walk on the beach, David says Frankie is living in a dream world and she says: "Don't I wish." You could lose sleep yourself because you might want to keep watching this movie night after night. I became a bit addicted to the way this movie reveals new elements on each viewing. You might also want to get a few doughnuts and a cup of coffee before you watch this movie. Otherwise, those doughnuts on the counter will make you rather hungry. After watching this movie, I went out and bought something pink and had my hair dyed darker. Now, if only I had a photographic mind. I collect quotes, but spinning them off the way Frankie does is sheer fantasy. "Dream for an Insomniac" is steeped in intellectual romance and the dreamy script is at times rather sexy. ~TheRebeccaReview.com
OMG! I loved it. (2004-01-12) I rented this movie when I had one of those boring saturday nights when nothing seems to happen. For the party girl I am, I was basically expecting a movie that would bore me out of my mind, but nevertheless distract me from the fact that I was home and not out dancing (yeah, Shallow I know). I was pleasantly surprised. The movie made my night, I had a total girl fest by myself,with which is now one of my favourite flicks. EVEN MY MOM LOVED IT!
You'll either love or hate it. (2003-12-17)  The whole film centers around Frankie (Ione Skye), who's a hopeless romantic living in her own little dream world - the 1940's or '50's - while the rest of the world goes on in the new millennium . She likes to quote famous people who once said something deep or wise to prove she's like them somehow. She has a sleeping problem, which actually has little to do with the movie other than symbolism (suggesting that's she's different because she doesn't dream due to chronic insomnia). She's looking for the love of her life, but almost nobody measures up to her unusual standards. Until one day... If you find Frankie to be cute and endearing, you'll want her to be happy by finding true love with somebody that will put up with her quirkiness. If you find her to be boring or annoying, you'll simply want her to go away. Guess my choice?
What a stinker! (2003-12-16) A previous reviewer summed it up EXACTLY: "This movie seems to want to be very artsy and intellectual, but really isn't. Ione Skye's (Frankie)character is frankly unlikeable, she is a self involved bore who seems to be living on another planet ..." The only thing more boring than her are her loser friends. I fell asleep.
Simple plots often say more... (2003-03-18) I've read many reviews of this movie and do not understand how a bad one could be written. ... Even through her "whiney" (comes of as very cute) moments Frankie is still embodies the "hope springs eternal" attitude that seems to slip away without the nudges that her character supplies. The loyalty of family and friends, no matter what the situation, keeps the mood of the movie up to the feel-good level even though the outlook is grim. Spending the 80 odd minutes watching this movie has to be more fun than reading reviews written by bitter, love foresaken (who's fault is that - bitter party of one) critics. Get ready for a smile and a laugh when you pop this in your player of choice.
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