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Summary: charming little romantic comedy for intellectual romantics
Review: i had seen the beginning, the middle,and the end of this film but when i finally saw the whole thing it immediately went into my buy it file. i personally liked it because it illustrates so well that sometimes you actually do fall in love w/ the person who really ,truly, is your soulmate.skye's frankie is an intelligent girl we guys could hang out with and astin's david is the intelligent guy that wouldn't make you feel uncomfortable because he doesn't just know all the artsy,obscure stuff. aniston's best friend character is a nice representation of the generic(no offense intended) friend that we all seem to have. all in all this movie was a nice little charmer that also happens to have an excellent soundtrack.great idea by debartolo to use frank sinatra as the cornerstone and centerpiece of an overall good film.
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Summary: Girl wants boy, boy however has a girlfriend
Review: Franki played by Ione Skye has Insomnia and lives in a world of black and white until she meets David, played by Mackenzie Astin, the new employee in her uncle's coffee shop where she works. Franki has impossibly high standards for her love and fears that she will never meet a worthy man.Until David steps in that is. Franki and David click immediately--untill Franki discovers he has a girlfriend. Undaughted, she moves to L.A. with her best friend Allison played by Jennifer Aniston. She only has 24 hours to make him fall in love with her. Sure that he will dump his girlfriend and follow her she puts all her faith in fate and hopes for the best. I thought the movie was a great first attempt by DeBartolo and if you are up for a kind of hip '90s love story this is the film to see.
Rating: 
Summary: I think of you night and day¿
Review: "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
Rating: 
Summary: You'll either love or hate it.
Review: 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?
Rating:
Summary: I think of you night and day¿
Review: "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
Rating:
Summary: What a stinker!
Review: 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.
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Summary: Simple plots often say more...
Review: 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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Summary: Don't waste your time
Review: 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 from the rest of her friends. Mackenzie Austin (David) is likeable enough, and for a while displays some strength of character by sticking with his girlfriend, but of course by the end of the movie he falls for Frankie, though god knows why, as she does not show a single redeeming character trait in the whole movie. You could just picture them 5 years later, and her heading for the door because "the passion is gone".
The only really likeable character was played by Jennifer Aniston, but it was a waste of her time too, and you have to wonder why David didn't notice her, as she is twice the gal Frankie is.
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Summary: Favorite Movie of All Time
Review: I love this movie!! It is a great romantic comedy no matter what the critics say. It is a movie for all of the hopeless romantics. I first picked it up at the local video store because it was on a wall of employee picks and all of the other videos that particular employee picked I happened to love. So, I tried it and loved it. I happend to see it at the local Target on sale and bought it. I have watched it so many times I basically have the dialogue memorized. I have shared it with many friends and family and they have all loved it as well. I am looking for it on DVD because I am afraid that my much worn VHS copy will soon expire. Buy this movie...It is worth the money!
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Summary: My favorite movie!
Review: This really is my favorite movie in the whole world. I am a classics girl and this is a new classic for me. I am an insomniac and I want to be a part of this circle of friends. I find myself applying Franki's quotes to so much of my life. Anything less than extraordinary is a waste of my time and this movie is the most extraordinary I've seen so don't waste anymore time and buy it!
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