Review of The Machinist (2004) by Yusuf M — 12 Apr 2011
Dark, thrilling and at times depressing, this is a definite must see suspense film as Bale gives a performance that should have got him nominated for an Oscar. Bale's commitment to the film is very apparent as he looks almost literally like skin and bones through 98% of the film as he portrays a paranoid, delusional, yet sympathetic machinist who is living in a nightmare as he tries to find clues as to why he is in the predicament he is in.
With great lighting and music that help the film hit the nerves of the viewers at the right spots at the right time, fans of Bale and the genre will be on the edge of their seats from start to finish as Bale delivers what is arguably the best performance of his career.
This review of The Machinist (2004) was written by Yusuf M on 12 Apr 2011.
The Machinist has generally received very positive reviews.
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