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  • The Machinist
  • Opened October 22, 2004 | Runtime:1 hr. 42 min.
  • R
    violence and disturbing images, sexuality, and language
  • He hasn't slept in a year. His only peace of mind is his call-girl girlfriend. Now Trevor Reznik (Christian Bale) is seeing a co-worker who no one else sees. Strange notes are appearing suddenly in his apartment. The withered man is beginning to fade Read More
  • Cast: Christian Bale, Jennifer Jason Leigh, Aitana Sanchez-Gijon, John Sharian, Michael Ironside
  • Director: Brad Anderson
  • Genres: Drama

The Machinist Recent Fan Reviews

  • So-so

    The Machinist

    by Drez_Digital

    Apart from christian bale losing 4 stone for the role that's about as interesting as the film is it soon becomes a slow,strange thriller with a story that's all over the place.

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    Slow, Challenging Psychological Thriller

    by

    Definitely a slower pace film which can put you on edge with ominous scenes where you sense a pending danger. The movie plays a lot with your mind as you experience the main character's descent into dementia. In a very anti climactic sort of climax - and if you will, I mean that more in a literal rather than derogatory way - the movie comes back full circle. It's as heady, no where near as intense fulfilling of an ending as a Memento or Usual Suspects but I still appreciated the film. Makes me want to study some more psychoanalysis to appreciate the ego/alter-ego relationship between the characters.

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    THE MACHINIST

    by lugubriousthespian

    After the initial shock of seeing Christian Bale in his skeletal state playing the sleep-deprived, mentally unraveled character of Trevor Reznik, THE MACHINIST delivers on its intentions to be a very moody Kafka-esque nightmare about a man slowly slipping into madness. Very intiguing puzzle of a movie with terrifically enhanced art direction and understated acting that makes all the "surreal" qualities all the more effective. Also has a very pulsating musical score that gives all the scenes the imperative menace. Jennifer Jason Leigh adds to her array of strange parts playing the loyal hooker/girlfriend. Very original and at times quite though-provoking!

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The Machinist Critic Reviews

Go Avg. Critic Score out of 100 Metascore ® based on all critic ratings.

Critic scores range from 0 to 100, with higher scores indicating more favorable reviews.

  • 90
    The Hollywood Reporter |

    A brilliantly honed tale of dementia, starring a skeletal Christian Bale as a...

  • 90
    Washington Post | Michael O'Sullivan

    Psychological suspense at its finest.

  • 75
    San Francisco Chronicle | Mick LaSalle

    The film presents a compelling portrait of mental illness, but looking at Bale...

  • 75
    Rolling Stone | Peter Travers

    Director Brad Anderson tightens the screws of suspense, but it's Bale's...

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