Definitely worth a look

Rating: 9/10 (20 February 2005)

OK I'll just start out with saying this movie was very good. This is one of those movies ya gotta watch more then once. I have only seen it once so there are still some things I gotta go back and figure out but I can tell ya that even after the first viewing you can see how smart this movie is. Christian Bale (oh how I love thee) is an absolute gem in this movie. He looks so horrible as he should being a man dying from insomnia, since he hasn't slept in a year. Why hasn't he slept....this movie will take you on a crazy ride to figure out why. Crazy things are happening in his life especially at his job (hence the Machinist) but is there someone really messing with him or is he just loosing whats left of his fragile mind? Plagued by crazy flashes and memory loss and confusion Christian Bale stumbles through this movie trying to figure out what the heck it all means. Jennifer Jason Leigh and Aitina Sanchez Gijon also give great supporting performances. (Particularly Leigh tho, she is amazing) The ending although predictable is exactly what you expect it to be. The movie is shot in mostly grayish blue overtones which work very well with Bales poor health and sickly look. A couple of bright shots of the supporting leads offer contrast to his condition. This is definitely a movie I recommend....see it as soon as you get the chance!