Der Maschinist

Originaltitel: The Machinist

2004
16
1 Std. 41 Min.

IMDb-BEWERTUNG

7,6/10

423.842

IHRE BEWERTUNG

BELIEBTHEIT

1.599

118

Christian Bale, Michael Ironside, Jennifer Jason Leigh, and Reg E. Cathey in Der Maschinist (2004)

Home Video Trailer from Paramount Home Entertainment

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99+ Fotos

Psychological Thriller Drama Thriller

Ein Industriearbeiter, der seit einem Jahr nicht mehr geschlafen hat, zweifelt an seinem eigenen Verstand.Ein Industriearbeiter, der seit einem Jahr nicht mehr geschlafen hat, zweifelt an seinem eigenen Verstand.Ein Industriearbeiter, der seit einem Jahr nicht mehr geschlafen hat, zweifelt an seinem eigenen Verstand.

Siehe Produktionsinformationen bei IMDbPro

IMDb-BEWERTUNG

7,6/10

423.842

IHRE BEWERTUNG

BELIEBTHEIT

1.599

118

Siehe Produktionsinformationen bei IMDbPro

Auszeichnungen
- 7 Gewinne & 15 Nominierungen insgesamt

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The producers of the film claim that Christian Bale dropped from about 173 pounds in weight down to about 110 pounds in weight to make this film. They also claim that Bale actually wanted to drop down to 100 pounds, but that they would not let him go below 120 out of fear that his health could be in too much danger if he did. His diet consisted of one can of tuna and an apple per day. His 63-pound weight loss is said to be a record for any actor for a movie role. He regained the weight in time for his role in Batman Begins (2005).

Patzer
In the bathroom of The Boiler Room, Trevor knocks down the right soap dispenser. However, in the next shot it is up again.

Zitate
Trevor Reznik: Stevie, I haven't slept in a year.
Stevie: Jesus Christ!
Trevor Reznik: I tried him too.

Verbindungen
Featured in The Machinist: Breaking the Rules (2005)

Soundtracks
Lunar Rhapsody
Written by Buddy Feyne (as Budy Feine) & Harry Revel
Worldwide Publisher Michael H. Goldsen Inc.; Sub-Publisher for Spain and Portugal Alondra Music, S.L.
Performed by Les Baxter
(p) 1948 Capitol Records
Licensed by EMI Music (Spain), Madrid, Spain 2004
Special products department - exclusive assignee

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10/10

Great thriller mystery

The Machinist is an instant classic.

A riveting descent into madness with Christian Bale bringing his A game. Bale wastes himself away to 120 lbs of a haunting and creepy shell of a man both visually disturbing and compelling. The story ambles along laden with foreshadowing and clues keeping the viewer involved in the mystery.

Not much needs to be said except "Brilliant." Well constructed and nuanced atmospheric film that will be viewed 50 years from now and not lose anything; maybe only to be elevated as an example of filmmaking at its best.

It's easy to draw a parallel to Hitchcock; but maybe it is closer to the truth that The Machinist is a movie that he would have evolved to make if he had lived longer. Hitchcock would have been fascinated by Bale and his extreme dedication to his craft. My imagination takes me away to a place where Hitchcock has just finished watching The Machinist and feels just a small pang of envy...followed by an immediate call to Bale's agent for casting in his next movie. If wishes were horses...