Trevor Reznik
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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.
Dec 3, 2004 · The Machinist: Directed by Brad Anderson. With Christian Bale, Jennifer Jason Leigh, Aitana Sánchez-Gijón, John Sharian. An industrial worker who hasn't slept in a year begins to doubt his own sanity.
- (418K)
- Drama, Thriller
- Brad Anderson
- 2004-12-03
- 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.
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. He pushes the carpet down and it starts to unroll.
Oct 22, 2004 · Christian Bale stars as a sleepless factory worker who becomes paranoid and violent after causing an accident. The Machinist is a 2004 movie directed by Brad Anderson and rated R for language, disturbing images, sexuality and violence.
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- Brad Anderson
- R
- Christian Bale
Theatrical trailer of "The Machinist" by Brad Anderson. Starring Christian Bale, Jennifer Jason Leigh, Aitana Sánchez-Gijón, John Sharian, Michael Ironside, Lawrence Gilliard Jr., Anna Massey...
- 3 min
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- Trailer World
Nov 18, 2004 · Christian Bale lost 60 pounds to play Trevor Reznik, a machinist who hasn't slept in a year and is haunted by his past. The film explores his state of mind and the mysteries of his life through his eyes.
