The Machinist (8.1) - An original and interesting plot

Rating: 8/10 (16 August 2019)

I've never seen a more dedicated transformation for a role than what Bale did for this part. Trevor is a sleep deprived industrial worker who is struggling to deal with something of his past as well as his present. Trevor is haunted by Ivan, a recurring figure that to all others does not exist. Not only does Trevor have a lack of sleep, he in fact has not slept in over a year, rendering him exhausted and vulnerable to his own mind playing tricks on him. Trevor slowly starts losing trust in everyone who has given him hope. Then, he eventually cracks, to the point of no return.

This genre of movie is one I tend to gravitate to, as i like a film that allows me to interpret the plot from beginning to end. Bale's performance is so deserving of an individual award. This movie has a slow build up, but I never looked away as I knew some big twist was always coming my way. This is a treat of a movie and I suggest it to anyone!