For
a film to convince a fit actor such as Christian Bale to lose approximately
sixty pounds [about one-third his weight] for a cannes style film, there
must be some magic or mayhem to it. In the case of The
Machinist, it seems that a very Memento-esque script has just
that.
The film is about a man, Trevor Reznik [played by Bale], who suffers from
a severe case of insomnia. His condition is so bad that he suffers from
major weight loss as well [hence Bale's weight loss for the film]. Because
of this, Trevor finds it hard to tell whether he is in a nightmare or
living in real life. He worries about injuring others around him and starts
the film with a case of extreme paranoia.
Problems become worse when an injury finally occurs at Trevor's work costing
a co-worker his arm. From this point on clues begin to surface on whether
the accident was or wasn't real and if his other co-workers are attempting
to have him fired or worst.
Machinist
Sounds Memento
I
loved Guy Pearce for his acting in Memento and his ability to try to comprehend
the world around him. Christian Bale, an actor I believe to be one of
the best, has the ability to turn even a b-rated script into gold [such
as the film Equilibrium]. And, from what I have seen, I believe
that Bale will do for Machinist what Pearce did for Memento.
Therefore, I am excited to say that the film will finally be granted wide
release in the theatres on October 22.
For
a film to convince a fit actor such as Christian Bale to lose approximately
sixty pounds [about one-third his weight] for a cannes style film, there
must be some magic or mayhem to it. In the case of 
Machinist
Sounds Memento
Add to Heffee!
