A true masterpiece

Rating: 10/10 (15 December 2010)

I have started watching this movie a while back, but turned it off after about half an hour, because it was already getting late, and however much i might like movies of this kind, I just couldn't keep my eyes open (shame on me) and I have to admit, it did not quite grab my attention as much as it is supposed to at the first time (again, it might have been because i was so tired) Yesterday, I had some spare time and decided to watch The Machinist. The pace of the movie is rather slow, and during the first hour, I had basically no idea of the protagonist's background at all, and most of the time, there is no overlap between scenes, which makes the movie very interesting, yet extremely hard to follow. I can say however, (without spoiling any details of the story) That in the last couple of minutes, everything suddenly becomes clear, and you will be left staring at your television with your jaw hanging, unable to comment on what you have just seen. This movie is not for everyone though. It's a genuine dive into the depths of human mind, insanity, loneliness, and the like. There is certain darkness hanging over the movie the entire time, the atmosphere is depressive, unsure, and you have nothing to grab onto. This is further strengthened by the acting of Christian Bale, which is -needless to say- flawless. If you like movies that leave you thinking about it even hours after you turn off your TV, this one is definitely for you