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The Machinist - Gerald Rice - 07-07-2005
I'll say up front that I liked this movie.
That done, the only real hook to this flick is Christian Bale's Ethiopianine appearance- oh wait, and maybe that dude's… nevermind. But the story is reminiscent of other movie's you've seen that I won't mention here so nothing's spoiled. But Christian Bale is good, as usual. There's even a little Michael Ironside tossed in the mix. This movie is about a guy who hasn't slept in almost a year… for some strange reason. He is constantly losing weight (I don't think insomnia has anything to do with weight loss, does it?) and he begins to question if some of the things going on around him are real. That's pretty much all I can say.
I'd give it two and a half toes up out of four (you'll get it after you seen it).
The Machinist - Paige - 07-07-2005
I've seen it when it first came out. Dragged my friend with me, thought she didn't like it as much as I did. Loved the creator's tribute to Nine Inch Nails. Trevor Reznic (Trent Reznor.) The grungy atmosphere, the industrial setting. I'm a huge fan so it was an added bonus. The movie was terrifying, amazing and real. Bale is an amazing actor.
The Machinist - Sam - 07-11-2005
Gerald Rice Wrote:I'll say up front that I liked this movie.
That done, the only real hook to this flick is Christian Bale's Ethiopianine appearance- oh wait, and maybe that dude's… nevermind. But the story is reminiscent of other movie's you've seen that I won't mention here so nothing's spoiled. But Christian Bale is good, as usual. There's even a little Michael Ironside tossed in the mix. This movie is about a guy who hasn't slept in almost a year… for some strange reason. He is constantly losing weight (I don't think insomnia has anything to do with weight loss, does it?) and he begins to question if some of the things going on around him are real. That's pretty much all I can say.
I'd give it two and a half toes up out of four (you'll get it after you seen it).
Poor guy could never live his dream of being Ebert's co-critic.
I wonder if Maggers has watched this yet??
The Machinist - jimbow8 - 07-11-2005
I just realized this weekend that Bale is also in The New World - the next epic coming out this summer. http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0402399/
I had heard of this movie before, about John Smith and his clashes with the natives, and knew it starred Colin Farrell, but didn't know about Bale.
The Machinist - Maggers - 07-11-2005
Sam Wrote:Poor guy could never live his dream of being Ebert's co-critic.
I wonder if Maggers has watched this yet??
I've avoided it 'cuz I love my hunk-o-rama image of Christian Bale. But he's such a good actor, I'll put in on my Netflix queue, and I'll get past his physique or lack thereof.
I did notice that Bale is in "the New World." Should be interesting, eh?
The Machinist - Sam - 07-11-2005
Maggers Wrote:I've avoided it 'cuz I love my hunk-o-rama image of Christian Bale. But he's such a good actor, I'll put in on my Netflix queue, and I'll get past his physique or lack thereof.
Now you'll be fawning over his inner-strength to make such sacrifices for this role.
Good movie or not, the man deserves respect.