Review of The Machinist (2004) by George E — 16 Oct 2012

A nice moody thriller with amazing music, atmosphere and acting. I really liked the twist. The direction and cinematography were perfect.

This review of The Machinist (2004) was written by George E on 16 Oct 2012.

The Machinist has generally received very positive reviews.

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