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The Machinist

  • 20042004
  • K-15K-15
  • 1h 41m
IMDb RATING
7.7/10
397K
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Christian Bale in The Machinist (2004)
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An industrial worker who hasn't slept in a year begins to doubt his own sanity.An industrial worker who hasn't slept in a year begins to doubt his own sanity.An industrial worker who hasn't slept in a year begins to doubt his own sanity.

IMDb RATING
7.7/10
397K
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POPULARITY
1,246
192
    • Brad Anderson(a film by)
    • Scott Kosar
  • Stars
    • Christian Bale
    • Jennifer Jason Leigh
    • Aitana Sánchez-Gijón
    • Brad Anderson(a film by)
    • Scott Kosar
  • Stars
    • Christian Bale
    • Jennifer Jason Leigh
    • Aitana Sánchez-Gijón
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    • 610User reviews
    • 214Critic reviews
    • 61Metascore
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    Christian Bale in The Machinist (2004)
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    Christian Bale and Brad Anderson in The Machinist (2004)
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    Aitana Sánchez-Gijón in The Machinist (2004)
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    Jennifer Jason Leigh in The Machinist (2004)
    Christian Bale and Jennifer Jason Leigh in The Machinist (2004)
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    Christian Bale
    Christian Bale
    • Trevor Reznik
    Jennifer Jason Leigh
    Jennifer Jason Leigh
    • Stevie
    Aitana Sánchez-Gijón
    Aitana Sánchez-Gijón
    • Marie
    John Sharian
    John Sharian
    • Ivan
    Michael Ironside
    Michael Ironside
    • Miller
    Lawrence Gilliard Jr.
    Lawrence Gilliard Jr.
    • Jackson
    • (as Larry Gilliard)
    Reg E. Cathey
    Reg E. Cathey
    • Jones
    Anna Massey
    Anna Massey
    • Mrs. Shrike
    Matthew Romero Moore
    Matthew Romero Moore
    • Nicholas
    • (as Matthew Romero)
    Robert Long
    • Supervisor Furman
    Colin Stinton
    Colin Stinton
    • Inspector Rogers
    Craig Stevenson
    Craig Stevenson
    • Tucker
    Ferran Lahoz
    • Gonzales
    Jeremy Xido
    Jeremy Xido
    • Evangelisti
    Norman Bell
    • DMV Clerk
    Nancy Crane
    Nancy Crane
    • Waitress
    Richard Torrington
    • Radiologist
    Buffy Davis
    • Marge
      • Brad Anderson(a film by)
      • Scott Kosar
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    • Trivia
      The producers of the film claim that Christian Bale dropped from about 173 pounds in weight down to about 110 pounds in weight to make this film. They also claim that Bale actually wanted to drop down to 100 pounds, but that they would not let him go below 120 out of fear that his health could be in too much danger if he did. His diet consisted of one can of tuna and an apple per day. His 63-pound weight loss is said to be a record for any actor for a movie role. He regained the weight in time for his role in Batman Begins (2005).
    • Goofs
      In the bathroom of The Boiler Room, Trevor knocks down the right soap dispenser. However, in the next shot it is up again.
    • Quotes

      Trevor Reznik: Stevie, I haven't slept in a year.

      Stevie: Jesus Christ!

      Trevor Reznik: I tried him too.

    • Connections
      Featured in The Machinist: Breaking the Rules (2005)
    • Soundtracks
      Lunar Rhapsody
      Written by Buddy Feyne (as Budy Feine) & Harry Revel

      Worldwide Publisher Michael H. Goldsen Inc.; Sub-Publisher for Spain and Portugal Alondra Music, S.L.

      Performed by Les Baxter

      (p) 1948 Capitol Records

      Licensed by EMI Music (Spain), Madrid, Spain 2004

      Special products department - exclusive assignee

    User reviews610

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    10/10
    Great thriller mystery
    The Machinist is an instant classic.

    A riveting descent into madness with Christian Bale bringing his A game. Bale wastes himself away to 120 lbs of a haunting and creepy shell of a man both visually disturbing and compelling. The story ambles along laden with foreshadowing and clues keeping the viewer involved in the mystery.

    Not much needs to be said except "Brilliant." Well constructed and nuanced atmospheric film that will be viewed 50 years from now and not lose anything; maybe only to be elevated as an example of filmmaking at its best.

    It's easy to draw a parallel to Hitchcock; but maybe it is closer to the truth that The Machinist is a movie that he would have evolved to make if he had lived longer. Hitchcock would have been fascinated by Bale and his extreme dedication to his craft. My imagination takes me away to a place where Hitchcock has just finished watching The Machinist and feels just a small pang of envy...followed by an immediate call to Bale's agent for casting in his next movie. If wishes were horses...
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    • Is Trevor imagining things?
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    • Release date
      • February 11, 2005 (Finland)
      • Spain
      • France
      • United Kingdom
      • United States
      • English
      • Spanish
    • Also known as
    • Filming locations
      • Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain
    • Production companies
      • Filmax Group
      • Castelao Producciones
      • Canal+ España
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    • 1 hour 41 minutes
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      • Dolby Digital
      • DTS

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