Just finished watching The Machinist, which is a very disturbing movie. I am amazed by such dark movies and attracted towards the filming of these. The realism of the hallucinations is so great and effective that you will find it hard to believe when it reveals the actuality on screen.
The director is successful in creating a zone for the viewer where he sees the protagonist as a sufferer. And viewer starts thinking if the protagonist sleeps he will be alright. But yet we forget that there can be a cause of insomnia. Insomnia as a disease is very under-rated, which is shown when the prostitute says nobody dies of Insomnia. But Insomnia makes you do many things which may lead you to death. And this movie tells us that there is possibility. Now, cause for insomnia can be many. Any grief, emotional disorder, food, work problems, stress and guilt.
An insomniac mind starts creating its own reality and lives there. The person believes what the tired mind shows to him. And everything which is attached to you in some way becomes part of it. Even a cigarette lighter becomes an important part of the story.
Christian Bale has done amazing job and he actually shed 28 Kgs of weight, which is for a guy like me is next to impossible. He portrays Trevor's character in a horrific reality. You will hate that character for being so sick. And he will not leave any beautiful memory about himself. The story is well narrated in a thrilling way. And Camera is an artist of the movie. The way everything has been filmed in this movie is just terrific. The colors chosen are extremely suitable for the movie. The way Bale has been shown is like a ghost, which suits the theme, and the story and his character gets enhanced with the camera work on his thin body.
I wouldn't recommend the movie for a guy looking for entertainment. But this is a must watch for a movie addict who loves the art of cinematography of darkest of characters and darkest of stories. By all probability by the end of the movie, you will lose sleep and you will rather be writing a blog like me.
Personal Advice: Do keep something light to watch after you finish the movie. :)
Do watch if you can! :)
The director is successful in creating a zone for the viewer where he sees the protagonist as a sufferer. And viewer starts thinking if the protagonist sleeps he will be alright. But yet we forget that there can be a cause of insomnia. Insomnia as a disease is very under-rated, which is shown when the prostitute says nobody dies of Insomnia. But Insomnia makes you do many things which may lead you to death. And this movie tells us that there is possibility. Now, cause for insomnia can be many. Any grief, emotional disorder, food, work problems, stress and guilt.
An insomniac mind starts creating its own reality and lives there. The person believes what the tired mind shows to him. And everything which is attached to you in some way becomes part of it. Even a cigarette lighter becomes an important part of the story.
Christian Bale has done amazing job and he actually shed 28 Kgs of weight, which is for a guy like me is next to impossible. He portrays Trevor's character in a horrific reality. You will hate that character for being so sick. And he will not leave any beautiful memory about himself. The story is well narrated in a thrilling way. And Camera is an artist of the movie. The way everything has been filmed in this movie is just terrific. The colors chosen are extremely suitable for the movie. The way Bale has been shown is like a ghost, which suits the theme, and the story and his character gets enhanced with the camera work on his thin body.I wouldn't recommend the movie for a guy looking for entertainment. But this is a must watch for a movie addict who loves the art of cinematography of darkest of characters and darkest of stories. By all probability by the end of the movie, you will lose sleep and you will rather be writing a blog like me.
Personal Advice: Do keep something light to watch after you finish the movie. :)
Do watch if you can! :)
I agree Christian Bale has done a great job, but don't underestimate yourself. Remember, "Nothing is impossible".
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