Insomnia: 6.5/10
Decent thriller by Christopher Nolan starring Al Pacino, Hilary Swank and Robin Williams - in his 'dark phase' that was 2002 (Death to Smoochy and One Hour Photo came out the same year). I missed a few minutes here and there in the first half but I think I saw all the crucial scenes and got enough of it to have a full understanding. The movie takes place in Alaska during the summertime when there's daylight 24/7 for about 3 months straight, and Pacino, playing a cop investigating a murder, has trouble maintaining his sleep schedule - or getting any sleep at all. The film's narrative takes a fairly sharp turn early on which was interesting, and the subtle visual effects make you feel just as sleep-deprived as Pacino. The premise may not pull you in immediately, and the writing isn't top notch, but it's worth seeing once if you're a fan of Nolan, any member of the cast, or detective thrillers.
The Dictator: 7/10
Just about as stupid as it is funny, Sacha Baron Cohen this time delivers a mostly-scripted political & social satire with his new character, the supreme ruler of "Waadeya", General Haffaz Aladeen. Some fun cameos along the way as well.