Genre: Mystery, Thriller, Drama, Prostitution, Suspense, Psychodrama, Gore, Surreal, Police
Tagline: A little guilt goes a long way...
Plot: Trevor Reznik, a machinist, has lost the ability to sleep. But this is no ordinary insomnia. Trevor has not slept in a year. Fatigue has led to a shocking deterioration of his physical and mental health. Suspicious of his appearance, Trevor’s co-workers first shy away from him, then turn against him after he’s involved in a shop accident that costs a man his arm. They blame Trevor for the accident. He has become a liability to himself and others, and now they want him out.Plagued with guilt, Trevor’s shame becomes suspicion, then paranoia, when it appears his workmates are conspiring to have him fired –- or worse. First he finds cryptic notes left in his apartment. Next he’s told that a mysterious co-worker involved in the accident doesn’t exist. Are these mysteries part of a plot to drive Trevor mad? Or is it fatigue that’s robbing him of his reason? Determined to find an answer, Trevor investigates the strange occurrences that are turning his world into a sleepless nightmare. Yet the more he learns, the less he wants to know. Christian Bale delivers one of cinema's most sacrificial performances in Brad Anderson's mesmerizing thriller. Written by Scott Kosar (2003's THE TEXAS CHAINSAW MASSACRE), THE MACHINIST takes place in a bleak
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 Don’t get me wrong, this film is weird and it’s difficult. It will surely draw comparisons to “Lost Highway” and other David Lynch films. But “The Machinist” is so brave and visually impressive, it should demand an audience.  -- (FilmThreat.com)
I'd recommend THE MACHINIST to anyone who enjoys a well-structured mystery set in the dark underground of one's subconscious with a slab of Jennifer Jason Leigh tittie dropped in for effect, the great Michael Ironside tossed in for further street cred and plenty of head games to keep one guessing until the very end. 8/10--'JoBlo' (JoBlo.com)
..director, Brad Anderson, does an amazing job of using lighting, or lack thereof, to create a gloomy mood and make the viewer feel almost as in the dark as Trevor Reznik. Another key element is Christian Bale, in yet another of his self disciplined roles.  --Jam, Slice, Derminator (Bloody-Disgusting.com)
The Machinist will kick you in the ass, punch you in the gut and then knock you out- it will torment you, shock you and have you leaving the theater without words. But ultimately you will absolutely love it and then pray that more sophisticated mind candy like The Machinist hits theaters in the future.  --Mr. Disgusting (Bloody-Disgusting.com)
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Scott Kosar
The Amityville Horror, The Crazies, Chainsaw Redux: Making a Massacre |
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Roque Baños
Sexy Beast, Common Wealth, The Perfect Crime |
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| Another good mystery from director Brad Anderson. Worth a check if you're looking for a flick with a plot, but be prepared of the slow pace. 7/10 --FrighT MasteR (UHM)
We see a gritty, dirty tale with scenes that would frighten the living day lights out of you if you like to keep a clear head, the emotion drips off our screens to make you feel for the guy stuck in the middle.  -- (terrorwatch.net)
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