The Machinist is a 2004 movie written by Scott Kosar and directed by Brad Anderson.
It stars Christian Bale as a man with insomnia so severe that he hasn't really slept in a year. Because of this lack of sleep, his physical and mental health are rapidly deteriorating.
Odd things begin to happen, which only fuels his paranoia. To say much more about the plot would be saying too much.
The main point of this post is actually Christian Bale's appearance in this movie. Holy crap!!
To show the ravages of the insomnia, Christian Bale apparently lost around 60 pounds to play the role...I think I read he was about 120 pounds when the movie was shot. I couldn't believe it was actually him. I was sure CGI stuff was going on to make him look much thinner than he was. But nope...he was really that freaking skinny.
I read that he literally starved himself for the role. Now that's dedication!
Has anyone else seen this movie? What did you think?
It stars Christian Bale as a man with insomnia so severe that he hasn't really slept in a year. Because of this lack of sleep, his physical and mental health are rapidly deteriorating.
Odd things begin to happen, which only fuels his paranoia. To say much more about the plot would be saying too much.
The main point of this post is actually Christian Bale's appearance in this movie. Holy crap!!
To show the ravages of the insomnia, Christian Bale apparently lost around 60 pounds to play the role...I think I read he was about 120 pounds when the movie was shot. I couldn't believe it was actually him. I was sure CGI stuff was going on to make him look much thinner than he was. But nope...he was really that freaking skinny.
I read that he literally starved himself for the role. Now that's dedication!
Has anyone else seen this movie? What did you think?
I liked it. I was also glad to see Bale in great shape for Batman later, because he seriously looks like a Holocaust victim in this film. From what I heard he pulled the same again for Rescue Dawn. I really hope his body won't take its revenge someday.
But yeah good film, have to rewatch it sometime.
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The Machinist
- 05/10/2009 04:35:28 AM
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<3 Senor Bale.
- 05/10/2009 07:08:26 AM
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It's a pretty creepy movie
- 05/10/2009 08:22:52 AM
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