The Machinist

October. 22,2004      R
Rating:
7.6
Trailer Synopsis Cast

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.

Christian Bale as  Trevor Reznik
Jennifer Jason Leigh as  Stevie
John Sharian as  Ivan
Michael Ironside as  Miller
Lawrence Gilliard Jr. as  Jackson
Reg E. Cathey as  Jones
Anna Massey as  Mrs. Shike
Colin Stinton as  Inspector Rogers
Craig Stevenson as  Tucker

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Reviews

Stometer
2004/10/22

Save your money for something good and enjoyable

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ShangLuda
2004/10/23

Admirable film.

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AnhartLinkin
2004/10/24

This story has more twists and turns than a second-rate soap opera.

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Zlatica
2004/10/25

One of the worst ways to make a cult movie is to set out to make a cult movie.

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jammsg
2004/10/26

The flick was a pinche Twilight Zone episode. All tripped out y todo. The ending yo, that was on point.

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benkitching13
2004/10/27

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.

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adam-may-bower
2004/10/28

'The Machinist' is a dull and anti-climatic film that is only held up by a strong and committed performance by Christian Bale. I had not heard much about this film prior watching it, and my only knowledge on it was that Bale had lost a significant amount of weight for this role. The opening scene promises a dark and compelling (murder?) mystery, but as soon as this scene is over, the remainder of the film drags on. It became clear from the beginning that the character is insane, and therefore not everything is reality. By revealing this so early into the film, the plot-twist at the end isn't anything special. There's no 'ah-ha' moment where you sit there, surprised, shocked and entertained once the movie makes all sense. It's rather an 'oh, okay' moment. While I think the plot wasn't too bad in itself, it was simply the whole way this film was directed. Overly long scenes combined with a very bleak color palette can easily diminish ones attention. However, this film does have a few silver linings. Christian Bale does a fantastic job in this role, fully embodying the character - even from a physical level. The complexity and insanity of the character is highly believable and I'm surprised this did not get an Academy Award nomination! The supporting cast also do a fine job in their roles but were all evidently undermined by Bale. Another perk of the film was the eerie and surreal soundtrack by Roque Baños, who contributed the most to the bizarre and psychotic atmosphere that lingers over this film. Overall, this film was a disappointment for me as it dragged on and led to nowhere. However, it's always a pleasure watching brilliant acting play out on the screen, as well as hearing a masterful soundtrack.

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crberme
2004/10/29

This is one of these movies that thought it can be considered old, it never gets old.The Machinist treats mental health problems really interestingly, and immerses the viewer into Trevor's mind in a brilliant yet sneaky way. The movie tries to deliver the vision of a man who's been better, but doesn't realize how low he is because he's gotten used to the felling, and if that's something hard to explain imagine how hard it is to pull it up in an almost two hours long movie. And this film still success at doing it.I Wish I could say more about it, but I would kill part of it's magic. You'll have to see it, something I recommend you to do.

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