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The Machinist is a 2004 psychological thriller film directed by Brad Anderson and written by Scott Kosar. It stars Christian Bale as the title character, a machinist struggling with paranoia and delusion after being unable to sleep for an entire year.
Dec 3, 2004 · Christian Bale stars as Trevor Reznik, a machinist who hasn't slept in a year and suffers from paranoia and hallucinations. The film explores his psychological breakdown and the mystery behind his insomnia in a Hitchcockian style.
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- 2004-12-03
Sep 26, 2021 · Theatrical trailer of "The Machinist" by Brad Anderson. Starring Christian Bale, Jennifer Jason Leigh, Aitana Sánchez-Gijón, John Sharian, Michael Ironside, Lawrence Gilliard Jr., Anna...
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- How It Handles Trauma. While Trevor has repressed his trauma, Bale brings it full front and center with his subtle mannerisms and demeanor. From the onset of the film, the audience can tell that something is off about Trevor.
- The Portrayal of Guilt. Before the audience even realizes that Trevor is responsible for manslaughter, subtle signs begin to show that Trevor is hiding something, and it weighs on his conscience.
- The Story's Focus on Redemption. A recurring theme in the story is the "road to redemption," which is evidently tied to the fact that Trevor never owned up to his traumatic hit-and-run.
- The Escalating Desperation. Trevor's plight, at least from the perspective of the film, begins with a work-related accident that occurred under his watch.
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Christian Bale stars as Trevor Reznik, a machinist who hasn't slept in a year and suffers from insomnia-induced hallucinations. He becomes obsessed with a co-worker named Ivan, who may or may not exist, and tries to uncover a mysterious plot against him.
Watch The Machinist, a movie about a sleepless factory worker who becomes paranoid and violent, starring Christian Bale and Jennifer Jason Leigh. Read critics reviews, ratings, and watch the trailer on Rotten Tomatoes.
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