IMDb >
El maquinista (2004)
Watch It
Buy it at Amazon
Rent it at Blockbuster.com
Discuss in Boards More at IMDb Pro Add to My Movies Update Data
BETA
Discuss in Boards More at IMDb Pro Add to My Movies Update Data
Quicklinks
Top Links
trailers and videosfull cast and crewtriviaofficial sitesmemorable quotesOverview
main detailscombined detailsfull cast and crewcompany creditstv scheduleAwards & Reviews
user commentsexternal reviewsnewsgroup reviewsawardsuser ratingsparents guiderecommendationsmessage boardPlot & Quotes
plot summarysynopsisplot keywordsAmazon.com summarymemorable quotesFun Stuff
triviagoofssoundtrack listingcrazy creditsalternate versionsmovie connectionsFAQOther Info
merchandising linksbox office/businessrelease datesfilming locationstechnical specslaserdisc detailsDVD detailsliterature listingsNewsDeskPromotional
taglines trailers and videos posters photo galleryExternal Links
showtimesofficial sitesmiscellaneousphotographssound clipsvideo clipsEl maquinista (2004) More at IMDbPro »
| Photos (see all 33 | slideshow) | Videos (see all 11) |
Overview
User Rating:
Director:
Writer (WGA):
Scott Kosar (written by)
Release Date:
11 November 2004 (Germany)
more
Tagline:
How do you wake up from a nightmare, when you're not asleep? more
Plot:
An industrial worker who hasn't slept in a year begins to doubt his own sanity full summary | full synopsis
Awards:
7 wins
&
8 nominations
more
NewsDesk:
(72 articles)
Harry Brown – Martyn’s Review
(From FilmShaft.com. 11 November 2009, 3:07 AM, PST)
Afm '09: Filmax Heads to 'Tranquility Valley'
(From Bloody-Disgusting.com. 9 November 2009, 5:36 PM, PST)
(From FilmShaft.com. 11 November 2009, 3:07 AM, PST)
Afm '09: Filmax Heads to 'Tranquility Valley'
(From Bloody-Disgusting.com. 9 November 2009, 5:36 PM, PST)
User Comments:
An urban nightmare with an incredible performance by Christian Bale
more (373 total)
Cast
(Cast overview, first billed only)| Christian Bale | ... | Trevor Reznik | |
| Jennifer Jason Leigh | ... | Stevie | |
| Aitana Sánchez-Gijón | ... | Marie | |
| John Sharian | ... | Ivan | |
| Michael Ironside | ... | Miller | |
| Larry Gilliard Jr. | ... | Jackson (as Larry Gilliard) | |
| Reg E. Cathey | ... | Jones | |
| Anna Massey | ... | Mrs. Shrike | |
| Matthew Romero Moore | ... | Nicholas (as Matthew Romero) | |
| Robert Long | ... | Supervisor Furman | |
| Colin Stinton | ... | Inspector Rogers | |
| Craig Stevenson | ... | Tucker | |
| Ferran Lahoz | ... | Gonzales | |
| Jeremy Xido | ... | Evangelisti | |
| Norman Bell | ... | DMV Clerk |
Additional Details
Also Known As:
The Machinist (International: English title) (UK) (USA)
more
more
MPAA:
Rated R for violence and disturbing images, sexuality and language.
Parents Guide:
Runtime:
101 min | Turkey:94 min (TV version)
Country:
Language:
Color:
Aspect Ratio:
2.35 : 1 more
Sound Mix:
Certification:
New Zealand:M |
Ireland:18 (DVD rating) |
Spain:18 |
Germany:16 |
Iceland:16 |
Malaysia:18PL |
Malaysia:U (cut) |
Hungary:18 |
South Korea:15 |
Philippines:R-18 |
Canada:18+ |
Argentina:16 |
Australia:M |
Brazil:16 |
Finland:K-15 |
Netherlands:16 |
Norway:15 |
Portugal:M/16 |
Singapore:NC-16 |
Sweden:15 |
UK:15 |
USA:R |
Canada:18A (video rating)
Filming Locations:
Company:
Fun Stuff
Trivia:
Brad Anderson wanted his film to have the same kind of visual expressionistic feel as Das Cabinet des Dr. Caligari. (1920), Nosferatu, eine Symphonie des Grauens (1922), Vampyr - Der Traum des Allan Grey (1932) and I Walked with a Zombie (1943).
more
Goofs:
Revealing mistakes: The same RV that is in front of Miller's house, is used in another scene, where Trevor is existing the tunnel, and nearly hits an RV. It is the same RV.
more
Soundtrack:
Susan in the Summer
more
FAQ
Why did he wash his hands with bleach?What is the actual plot of this film?
Who is Ivan?
more
more (373 total)
Message Boards
Discuss this movie with other users on IMDb message board for El maquinista (2004) moreRecommendations
If you enjoyed this title, our database also recommends:
Show more recommendations
|
|
|
|
|
| Boy A | A History of Violence | My Own Private Idaho | Jesus' Son | The Limey |
|
IMDb User Rating:
|
IMDb User Rating:
|
IMDb User Rating:
|
IMDb User Rating:
|
IMDb User Rating:
|
Related Links
| Full cast and crew | Company credits | External reviews |
| News articles | IMDb Mystery section | IMDb Spain section |
| Add this title to MyMovies |















THE MACHINIST (Brad Anderson - Spain 2004).
Christian Bale is Trevor Reznik, a machinist in an anonymous factory somewhere in America. He is obviously scarred by some past incident but what is it? He finds mysterious notes on his refrigerator, saying 'who are you?' He sees colleagues that don't exist. He seems to have lost it completely.
A Spanish production, but with Brad Anderson at the helm as director and an almost exclusively American cast, this is basically an American film. I must admit, I kept shelving this one, due to reasons I cannot really recall now I've finally watched it, but it probably had something to do with Christian Bale's insane weight loss and all the surrounding publicity. I assumed the film was all about Bale's loss of weight and not much more. A method boy in a film solely hyped for an actor's dedication to play the part, but the film blew me away, as simple as that. Christian Bale gives a solo turn here almost unseen before. No matter how many pounds he lost, it's a remarkable performance.
Director Brad Anderson succeeds brilliantly in conceiving an atmosphere that is so compelling, as one other user on the IMDb stated, 'You just HAVE to know what the hell is going on here.' I think that's the key factor in what makes this film so incredibly compelling. The whole setting is an anonymous industrial town somewhere in the US, that could be Pennsylvania, Michigan or upstate New York (actually, it was shot near Barcelona), but it doesn't really matter where the story is located. It's the atmosphere of estrangement that does it. And Christian Bale gives such an intense performance you really want to know his cause and background. Where on earth does he come from? We know he works in a greasy factory, but why is he skin-over-bone? Why hasn't he slept in over a year? Brad Anderson creates an atmosphere so broody and sleazy, it's like a netherworld, an urban nightmare. In a certain way it reminded me of the strange urban landscape in "Eraserhead" by David Lynch.
Camera Obscura --- 9/10