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The Machinist (2004)

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Trevor Reznik, a quiet and reserved loner who works as a machinist, is wasting away from lack of food and sleep deprivation leaving him gaunt and fatigued. After a year of suffering from severe insomnia, he is involved in an accident at the workplace that leaves a co-worker seriously injured. What follows is a dark descent into paranoia, as Trevor's downward spiral leaves him obsessed with finding... See Full Description
Genres: Drama and Thriller
Running Time: 1 hr. 42 min.
Release Date: October 22nd, 2004 (limited)
MPAA Rating: R for violence and disturbing images, sexuality, and language.
U.S. Box Office: $1,082,044
Cast and Credits
Starring: Christian Bale, Jennifer Jason Leigh, Aitana Sanchez-Gijon, John Sharian, Michael Ironside
Directed by: Brad Anderson
Produced by: Antonia Nava, Carlos Fernandez, Julio Fernandez
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Critical Consensus
Critics Reviews Average Grade:   B+   
E! Online,
"Though the film starts slowly, it unfolds irresistibly, thanks mainly to Bale's full-bodied, soulful performance." more...
B+
Film Journal International, Lewis Beale
"The Machinist may be a little deflating at the end, but for most of its running time, it's one hell of an eerie ride." more...
B+
Film Threat, Don R. Lewis
"...brave and visually impressive..." more...
B+
Hollywood Reporter, Duane Byrge
"...The Machinist is a gem." more...
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User Reviews Average Grade:  B   
Wow, this film was great!  by wilyscribe (10/23/2004)
30 out of 35 people found this review helpful
This film was amazing. It was an exploration of the main character's damaged...Full Review
  A+
The Machinist.  by arc_angel_bleed (6/20/2005)
17 out of 21 people found this review helpful
Darken psychological drama as undertaken by a simple-minded industrialist who...Full Review
  A-
Expertly Made  by tampabayjay (8/14/2005)
8 out of 8 people found this review helpful
THE MACHINIST is an entralling picture, due in large part to Bale's performance...Full Review
  B+
The thin "Bale" line  by mattatla23 (10/22/2004)
10 out of 16 people found this review helpful
This movie is: Memento meets Exotica (Atom Egoyan).You are invited to a ride...Full Review
  B+
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