Review of The Machinist (2004) by Tiffany B — 24 Aug 2011

A gripping psychological thriller by Brad Anderson with the usual stellar performance by Christian Bale.

This review of The Machinist (2004) was written by Tiffany B on 24 Aug 2011.

The Machinist has generally received very positive reviews.

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