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The Machinist (2004)
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Even a call girl can scramble an egg.
Christian Bale (Batman Begins) rocks in the Brad Anderson (Session 9) film about a man (Trevor) who not only hasn't slept in a year, but is losing weight because of it and looks like he has an eating disorder. He could almost joint the cast of thin the way he looks. bale reportedly lost 70 pounds for this film.
I was ready to recommend the diet before the ending, which is dynamite. I think I;ll pass now that I know why he hasn't slept. It was totally unexpected.
Jennifer Jason Leigh, a totally gorgeous woman, really is in character in this film as a prostitute. She has the hard look and is totally not attractive, but has a heart of gold. Isn't that trite; sort of Jamie Lee Curtis in Trading Places.
European actress Aitana Sánchez-Gijón is also outstanding and a key part of the mystery as to why Trevor is not sleeping.
John Sharian (Romasanta) plays a creepy part. I think I figured out who/what he was, but I won't say as it will give away the plot.
Brilliantly shot in mostly black and white with just an appropriate hint of color.
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 | Jenny
May 21, 2007 5:48 PM
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| Christian Bale is brilliant in this movie! |
 | Lisa
May 22, 2007 9:59 AM
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| This movie was just f*ckin awsome Bale's best work in my opinion, much respect for anyone droping down to 125lb, thats what I weigh and but I'm only 5'4" |
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May 21, 2007 4:07 PM