Dream for an Insomniac (1996)

"Anything less than extraordinary is a waste of time." We should all be so lucky as to live our lives according to this phrase, which is the theme of this film. I know that by many peoples standards this movie is not up to par, but how can a simple love story that reminds its viewers to live life to the fullest be all that bad. I found the main character, Frankie, to be charming and witty. Some may call her a little over the top but I am here to report that there is a woman in this world who is the living, breathing equivalent of the character, Frankie, and she happens to be my best friend...lucky me :) This movie, with all of its little quirks, is one of my favorites and I urge anyone interested to give it a chance.

It is such a movie that gets you fell good. Maybe mostly a movie for girls, but yet a great and excellent movie. Ione Skye plays Frankie, who is about to leave in one week for her acting dreams in L.A., who wants to meet the man with blue eyes. And in comes David, new in town and who happens to be employed in the Café Blue Eyes which Frankie's uncle Leo runs. It becomes a crazy week together with Frankie's best friend Allison (Jennifer Aniston), Frankie's gay cousin and uncle Leo. Fixed by the decision to catch David, Frankie does everything for trying to get David to fall in her... but it is really a hard task as he has a girlfriend. A fine story of love, meaningful quotes, insomnia, dreams and true friendship. In addition, this movie also have excellent acting, beautiful ending and as a result, this movie gives hope.

This is one of the best 5 romance/comedies I've seen in my life. Ione Skye is perfect as Frankie, and Jennifer Anniston surpasses her role in the TV series "Friends" (a show I never liked much, despite her great acting.Another IMDb user mentioned that this film was right up there with "Chasing Amy" and I agree 110%!!! In a similar but yet different way Ione Skye plays strange roles in the same way that Hilary Swank has done. Pamela Anderson BE GONE! I'll vote for the actresses who can portray interesting, intellectual characters and who are not silicone enhanced "bombshells" with only two or three working brain cells.Ione and Hilary will probably never make many covers of the Sports Illustrated swimsuit issue, or Playboy, but they CAN ACT! (I could name a bunch of other actresses who do do not get by on just their looks, but Ione and Hilary seem to be almost akin in many ways. Go figure.bambi, "own thousands of movies, seen lots multiple times" deer

This movie is perfect for a generation that has grown up surrounded by the media. It is filled with quotes from books, songs, and movies! The movie even opens with Skye dressed as if she had stepped out of the opening scene of "Breakfast at Tiffany's." Each character is unique and quirky but is written so well that you feel as though you are hanging out with them. The movie has a slow moment here and there, but no slower than a brief bored moment you might spend with friends. This movie is also perfect for you if you love Frank Sinatra, because of the continual references to him and because some of his best songs are played in the movie. I think the transition from black and white was artistic and pulls you into the moment. It also shows you the hope "Frankie" feels in that moment which draws you further into the characters personality and emotions. Overall I think the movie is a classic that too few people have heard of or seen.