The Machinist
Trevor, an insomniac lathe operator, experiences unusual occurrences at work and home. A strange man follows him everywhere, but no one else seems to notice him.
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- Cast：
- Christian Bale , Jennifer Jason Leigh , Aitana Sánchez-Gijón , John Sharian , Michael Ironside , Lawrence Gilliard Jr. , Reg E. Cathey
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The story-telling is good with flashbacks.The film is both funny and heartbreaking. You smile in a scene and get a soulcrushing revelation in the next.
I didn’t really have many expectations going into the movie (good or bad), but I actually really enjoyed it. I really liked the characters and the banter between them.
Through painfully honest and emotional moments, the movie becomes irresistibly relatable
For the majority of the film Bale delivers a modest and successful portrayal of sleep deprived factory worker Trevor Reznik. However, a number of scenes allow Bale to convey his truly staggering acting prowess (rivalling his ambitious portrayal of Patrick Bateman in American Psycho) to the audience. Similarly, Bale's commitment to the role is evident in his flesh stripped protagonist. Not only does the black and white colour palette of the film compliment Reznik's destructive mind and body perfectly, but the many visual hints serve to deepen the mystery. Despite tedious beginnings and a narrative that (whilst commendably non linear) becomes convoluted in areas, The Machinist's final act is one of the highlights of the film.
Christian bale is incredible in this brilliant story of denial. This is one of my favourites movies ever! Every time I watch it I forget the ending it's that well done.
Amazing!!!!I watch 1 month before for the first time and I stay without words. Bale is soooooooo good actor,plus so sexyy(when is not skiny) My favorite actor. I recomend for everyone who like mystery ,psiholog.thrilers. love from Serbia
Paranoia? A murder mystery that might not have actually happened? An emaciated Christian Bale? Affectionate prostitute? All of the above. This is a nightmare (not in a derogatory way) that slowly reveals itself right before your eyes. More proof of how gifted and committed Christian Bale is as an actor. Can be genuinely hard to watch at times.
