Christian Bale
Trevor Reznik
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Dec 3, 2004 · An industrial worker who hasn't slept in a year begins to doubt his own sanity. Director. Brad Anderson. Writer. Scott Kosar. Stars. Christian Bale. Jennifer Jason Leigh. Aitana Sánchez-Gijón. See production info at IMDbPro. STREAMING. +2. Add to Watchlist. Added by 383K users. 625 User reviews. 217 Critic reviews.
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- Drama, Thriller
- Brad Anderson
- 2004-12-03
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.
- 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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Oct 22, 2004 · Synopsis Factory worker Trevor Reznik (Christian Bale) suffers from insomnia so severe that his condition has taken its toll on his weight and his mental health. When Trevor unintentionally...
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- Mystery & Thriller
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— Zack H. Synopsis. The movie opens up with credits while we hear Trevor Reznik ( Christian Bale) grappling with something large and heavy. He drives his truck near a dam and would appear to have a body wrapped in a carpet to dispose of. He panics when someone starts to come closer, holding a flashlight.
