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El Maquinista / The Mechanist (2004): Movie Review@miguelpeliculas683d

La trama y el desarrollo de esta cinta ha sido de lo mejor que he visto recientemente, pues nos muestra la vida de un americano de clase baja, el cual sufre diferentes trastornos mentales, que no le permiten dormir ni alimentarse de forma normal, lo cual no solo influyen en su vida normal, sino además en su trabajo, lo que lo vuelve un paria social, mostrándonos poco a poco, como la culpa nos puede carcomer lentamente, hasta ser sólo una sombra de quien éramos.

The plot and development of this film has been one of the best I have seen recently, as it shows us the life of a lower class American, who suffers from different mental disorders, which do not allow him to sleep or eat normally, which They not only influence his normal life, but also his work, which makes him a social outcast, showing us little by little how guilt can slowly eat away at us, until we are just a shadow of who we were.

La historia la comenzamos con un Reznik ya en horas bajas, el cual tiene un cuadro grave de insomnio e inapetencia, viendo entre las posesiones de su hogar un lugar donde va registrando su perdida de peso, así como una pegatina en su refrigerador, que poco a poco irá cambiando a medida que la historia transcurra, siendo esta una de las claves para descubrir la verdad detrás de lo que le está sucediendo. En su trabajo es rechazado, hasta que llega un hombre misterioso, que le ayudará a indigar en su pasado todo lo que le está pasando.

We begin the story with a Reznik who is already in a low mood, who has a serious condition of insomnia and loss of appetite, seeing among the possessions in his home a place where he records his weight loss, as well as a sticker on his refrigerator, which little He will gradually change as the story progresses, this being one of the keys to discovering the truth behind what is happening to him. At his job he is rejected, until a mysterious man arrives, who will help him dig into his past everything that is happening to him.

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Sinopsis según FilmAffinity / Synopsis according FilmAffinity:

"Trevor Reznik, un empleado de una fábrica, padece desde hace un año un grave problema de insomnio, un mal que él oculta y que le provoca terribles alucinaciones. Debido a la fatiga se ha deteriorado tanto su salud física como su salud mental. Repelidos por su aspecto físico, sus compañeros de trabajo primero le evitan, y después se volverán contra él cuando uno de ellos pierde un brazo en un accidente en el que Trevor se ve involucrado."

"Trevor Reznik, a factory employee, has been suffering from a serious problem of insomnia for a year, an illness that he hides and that causes him terrible hallucinations. Due to fatigue, both his physical and mental health have deteriorated. Repulsed by his physical appearance, his co-workers first avoid him, and then turn against him when one of them loses an arm in an accident in which Trevor is involved."

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Pronto veremos una relación entre el protagonista y una de las meseras del restaurante al que solía acudir, preciso como un reloj suizo a la 1:30am, siendo invitado a pasar el día junto a ella y su hijo en un parque de diversiones, pero al entrar en la casa de los espastos con el hijo, este empezó a convulsionar, terminando irremediablemente con la cita. Allí toma una foto de la madre y el niño, con un carrusel en el fondo, otro punto importante de la trama, y sin más, no sabremos más de estas personas hasta el desenlace final.

Soon we will see a relationship between the protagonist and one of the waitresses at the restaurant he used to go to, precise as a Swiss clock at 1:30 am, being invited to spend the day with her and her son in an amusement park, but at the same time Entering the house of spastes with the son, he began to convulse, irrevocably ending the date. There he takes a photo of the mother and child, with a carousel in the background, another important plot point, and without further ado, we will not hear more about these people until the final outcome.

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Su locura y ese nuevo trabajador desquician aun más su mente, viéndose implicado en un accidente donde uno de sus compañeros perdió el brazo, y pocos dias después, fue el quien estuvo a punto de perder uno propio, lo que lo llevó a discutir con sus compañeros de trabajo y perder su trabajo. A partir de aquí se hunde más en su locura, buscando la forma de probar la existencia de este hombre que lo atormenta, ya que aparentemente nunca formó parte de la compañia, y pese a conseguir una prueba fotográfica de su existencia, finalmente descubrirá que era la persona que el menos esperaba, siendo esta la razón de sus trastornos.

His madness and that new worker unhinged his mind even more, being involved in an accident where one of his colleagues lost his arm, and a few days later, he was the one who was on the verge of losing one of his own, which led him to argue with his co-workers and lose their jobs. From here he sinks deeper into his madness, looking for a way to prove the existence of this man who torments him, since apparently he was never part of the company, and despite getting photographic proof of his existence, he will finally discover that he was the person he least expected, this being the reason for his disorders.

El ambiente oscuro y los planos nos ayudan a sumergirnos cada vez más en la historia, pues primero vemos una escena donde Reznik aparentemente se está deshaciendo de un cadáver en una costa, así como objetos que nos harán pensar que es un psicópata o un asesino en serie, por lo que se vuelve entendible en un punto la locura en la que está sumergida, pero posteriormente la trama da un giro, mostrando como la culpa por una decisión en su pasado le produjo las alucinaciones, consiguiendo paz finalmente al intentar corregir su error.

The dark environment and the shots help us to immerse ourselves more and more in the story, since first we see a scene where Reznik is apparently getting rid of a corpse on a coast, as well as objects that will make us think that he is a psychopath or a murderer in series, so the madness in which she is immersed becomes understandable at one point, but later the plot takes a turn, showing how guilt over a decision in her past caused her hallucinations, finally achieving peace by trying to correct her mistake.

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La actuación de Christian Bale en esta película fue excepcional, se podía sentir la locura en su mirada y la incertidumbre ante todos los sucesos que iban sucediendo, sumado a su cambio físico extremo, fue sin duda una de las mejores actuaciones e implicación con el personaje que he visto, pues perdio 30 kg para esta interpretación, no por nada es uno de los actores más importantes de nuestra generación. Además de esto, como ya mencioné, el guión es excelente, la ambientación y la dirección también son impecables, haciendo un thriller imperdible.

Christian Bale's performance in this film was exceptional, you could feel the madness in his eyes and the uncertainty in the face of all the events that were happening, added to his extreme physical change, it was undoubtedly one of the best performances and involvement with the character that I have seen, because he lost 30 kg for this performance, it is not for nothing that he is one of the most important actors of our generation. In addition to this, as I already mentioned, the script is excellent, the setting and direction are also impeccable, making a must-see thriller.

En conclusión, no hay muchas más cosas que no haya dicho ya, pese a no ser una película muy reconocida ni premiada, la verdad es que es muy buena, con una trama que se cocina lentamente hasta llegar a la revelación final, mostrando la complejidad de la mente humana ante situaciones terribles, dándole a los diferentes objetos una importancia mayúscula, que permiten entender como sus alucinaciones se relacionan con su pasado.

In conclusion, there are not many more things that I have not already said, despite not being a very recognized or awarded film, the truth is that it is very good, with a plot that cooks slowly until reaching the final revelation, showing the complexity of the human mind when faced with terrible situations, giving the different objects a capital importance, which allows us to understand how their hallucinations are related to their past.

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Mi calificación para esta película / My rating for this movie:

7.5 / 10.0

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›The Machinist, a masterpiece of psychological horror@ismaca804d
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Brad Anderson has created a truly modern masterpiece of haunting with The Machinist.

Christian Bale gives possibly his most committed performance to date as Trevor Reznik, a man who disappears before our eyes in body and mind.

Shot on an incredibly tight budget with a stripped-down aesthetic by cinematographer Dan Lausten, it is a harrowing and intimate character study.

Kronos Quartet's haunting score keeps the viewer on edge from the start.
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As Reznik's insomnia accelerates with each sleepless night, he pulls you down the rabbit hole.

Jennifer Jason Leigh and Aitana Sánchez-Gijón are the film's mainstays, perfectly counterbalancing Bale's nerves.

The heartbreaking climax offers an ambiguity with few answers but many questions for the soul.
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Bale dropped a staggering 63 pounds to fully inhabit Reznik's consumed body, delivering perhaps the most committed performance ever filmed.

The Machinist is a masterpiece of psychological horror that will mark you forever. A film that will get under your skin.
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›Retro Film Review: The Machinist (2004)@drax839d

In the early 21st Century, Hollywood seemed to have lost its ability to offer anything truly fresh or captivating to audiences. There are scant mainstream films that could be deemed original or exceptional, with The Machinist, a 2004 thriller directed by Brad Anderson, standing out as one of the rare exceptions.

The film centres on Trevor Reznik (portrayed by Christian Bale), a machine shop worker plagued by insomnia, enduring a year without sleep. While his condition doesn't impair his work performance, it manifests in a drastic weight loss and alienation from his colleagues. Bright spots in his life include Stevie (played by Jennifer Jason Leigh), a discount-offering prostitute, and Marie (portrayed by Aitana Sánchez-Gijón), a diner waitress where Trevor frequents nightly. Trevor's routine unravels following an encounter with Ivan (played by John Sharian), a menacing figure claiming to be his coworker. Ivan's presence distracts Trevor, leading to a tragic accident and the discovery of mysterious post-it notes in his apartment. Suspicion grows as Trevor believes everyone around him is part of a conspiracy.

Despite being set in an unnamed American city, The Machinist exudes a distinctly European feel. Barcelona serves as a backdrop, with numerous nods to European cultural heritage, particularly the works of Kafka and Dostoyevsky. The latter provides a crucial clue for the plot's resolution. The dark cinematography by Xavi Jiménez and Charli Jiménez creates a surreal ambiance akin to the 2001 Spanish thriller Intacto. Roque Baños' musical score, inspired by Bernard Herrmann's masterpieces for Hitchcock's films, further enhances the film's atmosphere.

The performances are stellar across the board. John Sharian, resembling Marlon Brando's Colonel Kurtz in Apocalypse Now, delivers a compelling portrayal. Jennifer Jason Leigh breathes depth into her character beyond clichés. However, it is Christian Bale who steals the show with his remarkable physical transformation, resembling teenage models and concentration camp survivors due to drastic weight loss. Bale captivates not only with his appearance but also with his acting prowess, convincingly portraying an individual's descent into madness.

On the downside, screenwriter Scott Kosar's efforts fall short in delivering an impressive plot resolution that feels simplistic and somewhat disappointing. The anticipated plot twist lacks originality, potentially leaving genre enthusiasts underwhelmed. Nevertheless, the dedication evident in The Machinist warrants recognition and recommendation. This film may even influence colloquial language by replacing "going De Niro" with "going Bale" in cinematic vocabularies.

RATING: 6/10 (++)

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›[Movie review] [Eng | Esp] The Machinist | Insomnia is a terrible enemy@jrjaime968d
Welcome my dear paranoid internet travelers and thank you very much for making a temporary stop in my post, I have heard many times that the actor Christian Beal has starred in several films that have been highly acclaimed due to his performance, that is why I decided to watch one of those films, I am talking of course about "The Machinist" that focuses on insomnia as a catalyst for a number of problems. Without further ado, prepare not to sleep because we are about to begin.

Bienvenidos mis queridos viajeros paranoicos del internet y muchas gracias por haber hecho una parada temporal en mi post, he escuchado muchas veces que el actor Christian Beal ha protagonizado diversos filmes que han sido muy aclamados debido a su actuación, es por ello que decidí ver una de esas cintas, estoy hablando por supuesto de "The Machinist" que enfoca al insomnio como un catalizador de un sin número de problemas. Sin más que agregar prepárense para no dormir pues estamos por comenzar.

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The Machinist was released in 2004, directed by Brad Anderson and produced by Paramount Vantage, has a running time of 1 hour and 31 minutes. It is a thriller film, it focuses on Trevor Reznik a factory worker, he suffers from severe insomnia that has prevented him from falling asleep correctly for a year, in addition, he suffers from an extreme thinness that makes him look sick, all this will become even more complicated when inexplicable things begin to happen to him both in his workplace and outside of it, being that all of these have a mysterious subject as a common point.

The Machinist fue estrenada en 2004, dirigida por Brad Anderson y producida por Paramount Vantage, cuenta con una duración de 1 hora y 31 minutos. Es un filme de suspenso, se enfoca a Trevor Reznik un trabajador de una fábrica, este sufre de un insomnio severo que le ha impedido conciliar el sueño de forma correcta durante un año, además, sufre de una extrema delgadez que lo hace lucir enfermo, todo esto se complicará aún más cuando le empiecen a suceder cosas inexplicables tanto en su sitio de trabajo como fuera de este, siendo que todos estos tienen a un misterioso sujeto como punto en común.

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The soundtrack serves as an element that produces a lot of intrigue and that gives the film that strange essence that remains present throughout the film, excellently reinforcing this feeling.

La banda sonora funge como un elemento que produce bastante intriga y que dota al filme de esa esencia extraña que se mantiene presente a lo largo del filme, reforzando de forma excelente dicha sensación.

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The construction of the world is strange and with multiple twists that do not seem to make sense at first, however these are later used to give meaning to various events that the plot houses, so each of these small details that are found in the scenery take on a notable importance as the film progresses, so considerable relevance is given to this section. In order to only focus on the setting, it can also be noted that a feeling of both disorder and bewilderment is palpable, adding a chaotic touch, which makes a lot of sense once you understand the reason behind it.

La construcción de mundo es extraña y con múltiples giros que no parecen tener sentido en un primer momento, no obstante estos son utilizados posteriormente para irle dando sentido a diversos acontecimientos que alberga la trama por lo que cada uno de estos pequeños detalles que se encuentran en la escenografía van tomando una importancia denotable conforme avanza el filme por lo que se le da una relevancia considerable a este apartado. De cara a solo enfocarse en la ambientación también se puede destacar que en ella es palpable un sentimiento tanto de desorden como de desconcierto añadiendo un toque caótico, lo que tiene mucho sentido una vez se entiende la razón detrás de ello.

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The plot is more complex than it seems at first glance and contains very interesting concepts in a subtle way, all of the above requires considerable attention from the viewer in order to be able to understand the various hints and fully understand the end of the work. Narratively the film is a rock star, first I will highlight the fact that it explores in a good way the consequences that insomnia entails, being something that can degenerate an individual both physically and mentally treating this disorder with the seriousness it deserves, added to this, is the fact that it is not truly known if the things that are raised are real or not because for both cases the The film provides enough elements to make them believable and plausible, ergo, the film acquires a certain level of complexity as a result of it, which suits it very well. The length of the film is an absolute success, every minute has a meaning and is important for the final outcome, this means that the film is not boring at any time because it is always adding something or reinforcing a previously established idea.

La trama es más compleja de lo que parece a simple vista y alberga conceptos muy interesantes de forma sutil, todo lo anterior exige una atención considerable del espectador a fin de poder entender las diversas indirectas y comprender en su totalidad el final de la obra. Narrativamente el filme es una estrella de rock, primeramente destacaré el hecho de que explore de buena forma las consecuencias que acarrea el insomnio, siendo algo que puede degenerar a un individuo tanto física como mentalmente tratando dicho trastorno con la seriedad que se merece, aunado a ello, se encuentra el hecho de que no se sabe verdaderamente si las cosas que se plantean son reales o no debido a que para ambos casos la cinta proporciona suficientes elementos para que sean creíbles y plausibles, ergo, el filme adquiere cierto nivel de complejidad producto de ello lo que le queda muy bien. La duración del filme es un acierto absoluto, cada minuto tiene un significado y resulta importante para el desenlace final, esto produce que la película no sea aburrida en ningún momento debido a que siempre se va añadiendo algo o reforzando una idea previamente establecida.

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Trevor is a character with a very interesting background, throughout the film he is explored cautiously by giving subtle data from time to time about him, the interesting thing is that there is no certainty about this information making it have a more than intriguing role. In the face of the character himself, it can be denoted how he gradually becomes more paranoid as a result of the various events he goes through, the attractive thing about this is that elements are provided that can justify or not such behavior being something that is only revealed at the end of the film, in turn, at all times it is kept present how the absence of rest begins to make a dent in him, being noticed both in their physique as well as their behavior. All of the above makes him a complex protagonist with many nuances, which means that during all his time on screen he remains interesting, being able to throw all the weight of the plot on his back without problems.

Trevor es un personaje con un trasfondo muy interesante, a lo largo del filme este va siendo explorado de forma cautelosa al ir dando datos sutiles cada tanto sobre este, lo interesante radica en que no existe una certeza sobre esta información haciendo que la misma tenga un rol más que intrigante. De cara al personaje en sí mismo se puede denotar el cómo este gradualmente se vuelve más paranoico producto de los diversos acontecimientos que atraviesa, lo atrayente de esto es que se proporcionan elementos que pueden justificar o no dicho comportamiento siendo algo que solo es develado al final del filme, a su vez, en todo momento se mantiene presente el cómo la ausencia de descanso comienza a hacer mella en él notándose tanto en su físico como en su comportamiento. Todo lo anterior mencionado hace que sea un protagonista complejo y con muchos matices lo que produce que durante todo su tiempo en pantalla este se mantenga interesante pudiendo echarse a la espalda todo el peso de la trama sin problemas.

The Machinist is a film with many extremely interesting plot twists that enrich the initial premise and make it more complex as it progresses by adding various elements that make it even more captivating, the way to develop its premise is excellent due in large part to the excellent performance of the actor. It is for all of the above that it deserves 4.5 stars out of 7, a film that I would gladly see again since I would surely be able to see another well-implemented detail.

The Machinist es un filme con muchos giros de trama sumamente interesantes que van enriqueciendo la premisa inicial y volviéndola más compleja conforme esta avanza mediante el añadimiento de diversos elementos que la hacen aún más atrapante, la forma de desarrollar su premisa es excelente debido en gran medida a la excelente interpretación del actor. Es por todo lo anterior que merece 4.5 estrellas de 7, un filme que con gusto vería nuevamente puesto que seguro sería capaz de ver otro detalle bien implementado.

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Mis queridos viajeros con insomnio hemos llegado al final de otra reseña, si fue de tu gusto agradecería mucho que dejases tu voto positivo e hicieses uso del botón reblog, subo contenido de forma diaria por lo que si no quieres perdértelo te invito a que comiences a seguirme para que estés al tanto de todas mis actualizaciones. Si deseas que reseñe algo en concreto puedes dejar la sugerencia abajo en la caja de comentarios y con gusto le dedicaré una publicación apenas pueda. Sin más que agregar te doy las gracias por haber llegado hasta este punto y te mando un fuerte abrazo desde la distancia, te recuerdo que tienes la fuerza de tu grandeza dándote su apoyo solo tienes que tomar el timón y fijar un rumbo, espero que nos topemos de nuevo cuando decidas hacer otra parada temporal en uno de mis futuros posts.

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Todas las imágenes utilizadas para hacer este post que no tienen fuente son de mi propiedad siendo tomadas, creadas y/o editadas parcial o totalmente por mi utilizando el programa Gimp, aquellas que no son de mi autoría tendrán al final su respectiva fuente. Las capturas de pantalla mostradas en el post fueron tomadas por mi mientras veía la serie sin embargo estas siguen perteneciendo a sus respectivos autores.

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›The Machinist a spectacular thriller@ismaca1049d
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Good psychological drama thriller with great direction and story.

What makes this movie even better is Christian Bale.

Top notch acting and horrible physical transformations.

According to the review he lost 60 pounds, which brought him down to around 120 pounds, which is inhuman for someone who is 6 feet 3 inches tall.

Bale wanted to get down to 45, but the producers wouldn't let him because it was too dangerous for him.
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Bale then regained weight and gained muscle to play Batman.

The plot revolves around Trevor, who has been unable to sleep for a year.

Fatigue severely deteriorated his body and mind.

One day, his colleagues turn on him because one of them lost an arm in an incident involving Trevor.

When Trevor seems to discover a plot against him, he feels guilty, becomes suspicious and then paranoid.
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›The Machinist || The reckoning that begins in the conscience rots a person from the inside@cute-cactus1297d
Not sleeping for a long time has positive and negative effects. If I look at the good side, I can say living life to the fullest.

When 1/3 of the day is spent asleep, it can be considered as 8 wasted hours. When we don't sleep, it means an extra 8 hours. In a 24 hour day, who wouldn't want the extra 8 hours they can use?

If we spread the calculation over the long term; In a 60-year life, 20 years of time spent with sleep emerges. Let's think of 60 years as a full life; if it is a full life despite 20 years of sleep, it can be a much fuller life without sleep!

The negative effects of not being able to sleep are endless fatigue, constant weight loss and the psychological inability to distinguish between reality and unreality.

There are probably many other side effects that will vary depending on the individual.

So, what can be considered as factors that can cause insomnia?

Endless soul-searching... is the foremost one.

A good conscience is the most comfortable pillow... Clemens Brentano
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Today, I watched a movie that started out good, then got annoying, but for some strange reason I couldn't stop watching it. The movie is called The Machinist

It is about the physical and mental transformation of Trevor Reznik (Christian Bale), who spends 24 hours a day awake and can't sleep, and shows what I think is an excellent example of what can cause this.

If I were to pull out the annoying moments in the movie with the help of tweezers, I could make an 'excellent' comment about the movie, but since it is not possible to tweeze the bad from the good and the good from the bad, I will keep my personal opinion short by saying that it was an enjoyable movie to watch.
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Every movie, music, play, etc. has its own audience, listeners and users. Saying that a movie is 'very good' or 'very bad' is just reflecting a personal point of view. I don't like to be too extreme and talk too much in order not to affect the thoughts in general. Even if it's a simple movie review, a review of the match watched or a political comment...

Going back to the beginning, you don't need to be very clever to know how a showdown of conscience can keep you up at night. Anyone with a healthy conscience has experienced restless and sleepless moments when subjected to momentary, hourly or nightly soul-searching.

But over a long period of time, I have no preconceived idea of how many people can experience this. The movie The Machinist showed me a preconception that I didn't have, a preconception that gave me a good chance to observe how a conscience can destroy someone from the inside.
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The choice to watch/not watch is always one's own decision. There is always the possibility that what one person likes, someone else may not like. If you don't have a good idea of what happens when judgment starts in the conscience, the movie can help, or if self-interest overrides conscience, maybe you want to balance the race!
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›CineTV Contest: My favorite movie about work // The Machinist 2004.@ksmith71332d
Once again it is very pleasant for me to participate in another of the interesting and enjoyable contests of the film community of our platform; I think that now the crush has been practically instantaneous, because when I read this new topic about a movie, with which we identify ourselves in the workplace, it comes to my mind one of which I made a publication a year ago. I'll explain why and I hope you like it too, so join me.

Una vez más es muy placentero para mí participar en otra de los interesantes y amenos concursos de la comunidad de cine de nuestra plataforma; creo que ahora el flechazo ha sido prácticamente instantáneo, porque al leer este nuevo tema sobre una película, con la que nos identifiquemos en el ámbito laboral, me viene a la mente una de la que hice una publicación hace un año. Ya les explico el por qué y espero les guste a ustedes también, así que acompáñenme.

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Given the above and the dynamics of the contest, I identify very much with the film "The Machinist" by American director Brad Anderson; this in reference to the work environment in which the plot develops, which tells us about a guy named Trevor Reznik, whose feeling of guilt surrounds him in a world of psychosis and parallel reality, to the point of affecting him physically and mentally. Hey! but that's not what happens to me ha,ha,ha. But rather to the theme of night shifts.

Ante lo ya expuesto y por la dinámica del concurso, me identifico mucho con la película "El maquinista" del director estadounidense Brad Anderson; esto en referencia al ambiente laboral en el que se desarrolla la trama, que nos habla de un sujeto llamado Trevor Reznik, cuyo sentimiento de culpa lo acorrala en un mundo de psicosis y realidad paralela, hasta el hecho de afectarlo física y mentalmente. Hey! pero eso no es lo que me sucede a mí ja,ja,ja. Sino más bien al tema de las jornadas nocturnas.

I must say that I like the realism that Christian Bale transmits when I see him operating machines on a production line; and in my case, although I am not a direct operator in my job, in my role as supervisor there are times when I do have contact with them and with the operators who handle them on a daily basis. And speaking of the day, my work includes the famous rotating shifts; something that in turn translates into night shifts; that is, one week during the day, the other in the afternoon and the other at night, just like Trevor.

Debo decir que, me gusta el realismo que transmite ver a Christian Bale operando máquinas en una línea de producción; y en mi caso, aunque no soy operador directo en mi trabajo, en mi rol de supervisor hay momentos en los que sí tengo contacto con éstas y con los operadores, que las manipulan en su día a día. Y hablando de día, mi faena incluye los famosos turnos rotativos; algo que a su vez se traduce en jornadas nocturnas; es decir, una semana de día, la otra en la tarde y otra de noche, tal como pasa con Trevor.

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Of course, the strongest week is the five consecutive nights, taking into account that my functions are not limited only to the packing area, but I must make tours of the plant, where it is totally normal that there is equipment on, moving and causing a lot of noise (high decibels), so I must use hearing protectors, as in the attached image. I also remember the scene in which the workers argue because Trevor has changed his attitude; since in my work there is a very similar locker area ha,ha,ha,ha.

Por supuesto, la semana más fuerte es la de las cinco noches consecutivas, teniendo en cuenta que mis funciones no se limitan solo al área de empacado, sino que debo hacer recorridos por la planta, donde es totalmente normal que haya equipos encendidos, en movimiento y que causan mucho ruido (altos decibeles), por lo que debo utilizar protectores auditivos, como en la imagen anexa. También recuerdo la escena en la que, los trabajadores discuten porque Trevor ha cambiado su actitud; dado que en mi trabajo hay un área de lockers muy parecida ja,ja,ja.

One of the acts in the movie that had the greatest impact on me is when Trevor gets distracted and is overcome by sleep, then accidentally activates the power button of a machine that cuts part of his partner's hand, while he was making a repair. Although it may seem impossible, I have seen similar accidents in which people are seriously injured; one of them happened to a friend who had been working 12 by 12 (continuous hours) for several months, he told me that he walked like an automaton and while checking a piece of equipment, he unconsciously brought his hand closer, losing the phalanx of two of his fingers.

Una de los actos de la película que más me impactó, es cuando Trevor se distrae y es vencido por el sueño, entonces activa accidentalmente el botón de encendido de una máquina que corta parte de la mano de su compañero, mientras éste hacía una reparación. Aunque parezca algo imposible, he visto accidentes parecidos en los que las personas se lesionan gravemente; uno de ellos le pasó a un amigo que llevaba varios meses trabajando en jornada 12 por 12 (horas continuas), él me decía que caminaba como un autómata y al revisar un equipo, inconscientemente acercó su mano, perdiendo la falange de dos de sus dedos.

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Perhaps the accident was not as serious as Miller's (Michael Ironside), but my friend had to be rushed to the clinic; and although he got a well-deserved rest, the price was quite high. Fortunately, it didn't affect the mobility of his hand and afterwards he would advise us to take full breaks, if we felt sleepy to take a break. Sure, the atmosphere in "The Machinist" revolves around Trevor's insomnia, but it's something that reminds me a lot of my chores on a 24-hour production line.

Quizás el accidente no fue tan grave como el de Miller (Michael Ironside), pero mi amigo tuvo que ser trasladado de emergencia a la clínica; y aunque obtuvo un merecido descanso, el precio fue bastante alto. Afortunadamente, eso no afectó la movilidad de su mano y luego él nos aconsejaba, que tomáramos los descansos completos, que si sentíamos sueño hiciéramos una pausa. Claro, el ambiente en "El Maquinista" gira en torno al insomnio de Trevor, pero es algo que me recuerda mucho mis faenas en una línea de producción que está activa las 24 horas.

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Talking about the film, Bale's performance is simply impressive, even this great actor lost a lot of weight and transmits a lot of realism to the work, something that is a great success. I find the character of Ivan detestable, an arrogant and mysterious guy, who personifies that dark side that everyone can have; When I watch this tape, I see myself working in the company (mind you, in the work scenes ha,ha,ha), although I also suffer from insomnia eventually. So this morning I got home around 7:15 am; and at this time (11 am) is that I will finish this post to go get some sleep.

See you next time.

Ya hablando del film, la actuación de Bale es sencillamente impresionante, incluso este gran actor bajó mucho de peso y le transmite mucho realismo a la obra, algo que es un gran acierto. El personaje de Ivan me parece detestable, un tipo arrogante y misterioso, que personifica ese lado oscuro que todos pueden tener; Cuando veo esta cinta, me veo trabajando en la empresa (ojo, en las escenas laborales ja,ja,ja), aunque también sufro de insomnio eventualmente. Así que esta mañana llegué a casa a eso de las 7:15 am; y a esta hora (11 am) es que terminaré este post para ir a dormir un poco.

Hasta la próxima.

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Today's protagonist is suffering from Insomnia, his condition is so bad that he hasn't slept for one year, can you imagine? His physical condition was detouring, losing weight day by day, it was just his skeleton. I googled about how long a human can stay awake and it refers to the longest experiment so far as 11 days. I do have sleeping issues but not like these, sometimes I call myself an insomniac but after a few google searches today I found too many bad situations that are way worse than I could imagine.

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The Machinist is a psychological thriller genre film. It was directed by Brad Anderson and written by Scott Kosar. Christian Bale is our main protagonist here as Trevor Reznik.

Trevor is a machinist and the issue of his insomnia makes him vulnerable in his workplace, his co-workers don't like him much, and after an incident, it went to its peak. Let's get some idea about Trevor's living, he lives alone in an unorganized apartment, his workplace, visits a prostitute regularly to whom he feels at home and both of them grow feelings for each other, and yes another place is the dining of an airport where a waitress called Maria is also a good companion of him.

Well, I forgot to mention the very first scene, we see Trevor in a messed up condition, as if he got beaten but he was carrying a dead body folded in a carpet to dump into the ocean, and then someone with a torch asks for his identity. So we can expect a murder or a crime by Trevor that he wants to hide, but whom? Throughout the rest of the story, we would see Trevor seeing someone called Ivan, who is kinda weird to us. This is the person that creates a distraction for Trevor which costs his co-worker's left arm in an accident, he keeps chasing after that anonymous person but his existence seems to be fake as per others' opinions when asked. Few other scenes too, that would feel like just hallucinations.

Enough of explaining the story, I was feeling the pain of being an insomniac a little bit. Like, without sleep I feel like a zombie, what I am doing or thinking becomes out of control, same shit with Trevor. You know, after a certain period of its runtime you would be able to predict what's coming ahead, not entirely but up to a level, I saw that coming too but in the end, it came and left me perplexed too.

The ending has a few realizations too for us. Lemme give you a hint about the ending without spoilers, there would be a ride of Trevor with Maria's kid Nicholas named Route 666, a ride of horrible scenes. That contains different people and incidents, you may relate them as different pieces of the puzzle at the end of the movie, in the end of the ride there were two routes indicating one as the route to hell and another to salvation, Trevor wanted to go right but Nicholas took their ride to left towards the hell and he came out senseless in Trevor's arm.

I would tell you to finish the movie and think about the ride again, you may rewatch it again, and find the whole story here, right before your eyes. I did and got the explanation and message of the whole story. Someone else may find it differently, that ending may serve them a different explanation, it depends. But trust me, I loved how they managed to portray the whole thing here too. I really really loved this movie, go for it, the story has way more to unfold than I have presented before you. Go for it, you would love this.

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›[ENG - ESP] A whole experience watching again "The Machinist" (2004). || Toda una Experiencia viendo de nuevo “El Maquinista” (2004).@ksmith71825d
This is a cross post of @ksmith7/eng-esp-a-whole-experience-watching-again-the-machinist-2004-oror-toda-una-experiencia-viendo-de-nuevo-el-maquinista-200 by @ksmith7.

¿Recuerdan este Film? Gran Trabajo de Chrisian Bale más Allá de la Actuación.

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A whole experience watching again "The Machinist" (2004).

Hello friends of the cinephile community par excellence @Movies&TVShows, I want to comment with pleasure, about my experience watching again the movie The Machinist, from 2004; and it has truly left me satisfied to enjoy the performance of Christian Bale, who in an interview said that he underwent a strict diet to lose a lot of weight and thus assume the interpretation of the character of Trevor Reznik, who takes us on a journey to unravel the things that go through his head, as a result of a series of events that affect his personal and work life. [Source Image](https://www.sensacine.com/peliculas/pelicula-52316/fotos/detalle/?cmediafile=18394392)

Toda una Experiencia viendo de nuevo “El Maquinista” (2004).

Hola amigos de la comunidad cinéfila por excelencia @movies&tvshows, les quiero comentar con mucho gusto, sobre mi experiencia al ver nuevamente la película El Maquinista, del año 2004; y en verdad me ha dejado satisfecho por disfrutar de la actuación de Christian Bale, quien en una entrevista dijo que se sometió a una estricta dieta para perder gran cantidad de peso y así asumir la interpretación del personaje de Trevor Reznik, quien nos lleva a un viaje por desentrañar las cosas que pasan por su cabeza, a raíz de una serie de sucesos que afectan su vida personal y laboral.

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In the first minutes of the film, we see a scene that I consider to generate some confusion, because it gives me to understand about the evasion of being incriminated for a possible murder, but it is nothing more than part of the psychosis suffered by this main character, who despite having a job and good coworkers (except for his boss), is quiet and lonely. He is only seen talking to an occasional roommate and a friend who also works in the evenings at a coffee shop he periodically attends.

En los primeros minutos de la cinta, vemos una escena que considero generadora de cierta confusión, porque me da a entender sobre la evasión de ser incriminado por un posible asesinato, pero no es otra cosa que parte de toda esa psicosis que padece este personaje principal, quien a pesar de que cuenta con un empleo y buenos compañeros de trabajo (con excepción de su jefe), es callado y solitario. Solo se le ve hablar con una compañera ocasional de habitación y una amiga que también trabaja por las noches en una cafetería a la que asiste periódicamente.

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Believe me, when I saw the film I was immediately hooked, since I identify with the character who works in a factory and I know what it means to work night shifts, since I've been doing it for 12 years hahaha. Also the fact that the actor is shown doing a job as a machine operator, gives great real character to the plot. Trevor manifests a terrible insomnia since a year ago and since then he has constantly lost weight, causing the concern of the only two girls in his life and that of his direct bosses, but everything really starts to change when one day a new co-worker appears, named Ivan, who is really mysterious because it seems that Trevor is the only one to see him, even in a strange gesture by Ivan, Reznik accidentally activates the ignition selector of a machine in the middle of repair, causing an accident in one of his colleagues, this damages the working relationship with his work friends and begins the sporadic appearance of Ivan in moments of strange and seemingly unreal. The plot leads the viewer to wander between what is dream and what is real in the mind of the protagonist, who writes numbers and words that only he knows their meaning. Then strangely he sees other papers appear that he has not written, adding some suspense to the film. When questioned about the accident at the factory, he confesses to having pressed the button through no fault of his own, because he was distracted by Ivan, the new worker, but when his bosses tell him that there is no such partner Trevor thinks it is some kind of plot to make him look insane (our friend definitely has problems), but what kind and because of what? The journey to discover these questions is fascinating, it is a film that keeps us attentive to every event, at no time is it boring because every detail can lead us to discover the truth and this is a great achievement by the team behind the scenes to make us feel part of the plot.
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Créanme que al ver el filme inmediatamente me enganchó, ya que me identifico con el personaje que labora en una fábrica y sé lo que significa laborar jornadas nocturnas, ya que llevo 12 años en eso jajaja. También el hecho de que se muestre al actor realizando una labor como operario de una máquina, le da gran carácter real a la trama. Trevor manifiesta un terrible insomnio desde hace un año y desde entonces ha perdido peso constantemente, ocasionando la preocupación de las únicas dos chicas en su vida y la de sus jefes directos, pero todo comienza realmente a cambiar cuando un día aparece un nuevo compañero de trabajo, llamado Ivan, que es realmente misterioso porque parece que es Trevor el único en verlo, incluso en un gesto extraño por parte de Ivan, Reznik activa accidentalmente el selector de encendido de una máquina en plena reparación, ocasionando un accidente en uno de sus compañeros, esto daña la relación laboral con sus amigos de faena y da inicio a la esporádica aparición de Ivan en momentos de extraños y aparentemente irreales. La trama lleva al espectador a divagar ente lo que es sueño y lo que es real en la mente del protagonista, quien escribe números y palabras que solo él sabe su significado. Luego extrañamente él ve aparecer otros papeles que él no ha escrito, adicionando algo de suspenso a la cinta. Al ser interrogado por el accidente en la fábrica, él confiesa haber presionado el botón sin culpa, por estar distraído con Ivan, el nuevo trabajador, pero cuando sus jefes le dicen que no exista tal compañero Trevor piensa que es una especie de complot para hacerlo pasar por demente (Definitivamente nuestro amigo tiene problemas), pero ¿de qué clase y a raíz de qué? El viaje para descubrir estas interrogantes es fascinante, es una película que nos mantiene atentos a cada suceso, en ningún momento es aburrida porque cada detalle puede llevarnos a descubrir la verdad y esto de hacernos sentir parte de la trama es un gran logro por parte del equipo detrás de cámaras.

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Even the director helps us in that, intertwining the order of the lapses in Trevor's subconscious, who at times mentally moves to the moments before and after the event, which represents a before and after the trauma that martyrs him until he goes momentarily mad, delighting the critical analysis made by the viewer (I saw it on an international channel) and that in its passage we do not even realize the time. And while the film reaches its climax, I remain fascinated with this journey in retrospective in the mind of this character who is Trevor Reznik, a man who gradually discovers that his conscience speaks to him and pushes him to perform, albeit at the wrong time, his most important act of constriction and that is to recognize himself as responsible for those events that marked his life and affected his memory. Certainly we human beings often prefer not to assume responsibility for our mistakes, however there is an inner voice that knows exactly what we should do, because even though we have what is called free will, as with Trevor, when it is time to take that step forward and say "it's my fault", until that moment we can sleep in absolute peace.
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Incluso el director nos ayuda en eso, entrelazando el orden de los lapsus en el subconsciente de Trevor, quien en momentos se traslada mentalmente a los instantes previos y posteriores al hecho, que representa un antes y un después del trauma que lo martiriza hasta hacerlo enloquecer momentáneamente, Deleitando el análisis crítico que hace el televidente (la vi en un canal internacional) y que en su transcurrir ni nos damos cuenta del tiempo. Y mientras el filme llega a su etapa cumbre, sigo fascinado con este viaje en retrospectiva en la mente de este personaje que es Trevor Reznik, un hombre que poco a poco va descubriendo que su conciencia le habla y lo empuja a realizar, aunque a destiempo, su acto de constricción más importante y es el de reconocerse como responsable de aquellos hechos que marcaron su vida y afectaron su memoria. Ciertamente nosotros los seres humanos, en muchas ocasiones preferimos no asumir las responsabilidades por nuestros errores, no obstante existe una voz interna que sabe justamente lo que debemos hacer, porque aunque tengamos aquello llamado libre albedrío, así como con Trevor, a la hora de dar ese paso al frente y decir “por mi culpa”, hasta ese momento podremos conciliar el sueño en absoluta paz.

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Among my considerations, Christian Bale's performance is more than remarkable, magnificent. And seeing him act with such thinness, makes me think of the commitment and dedication he puts into his work are applaudables. A great film that also offers a profound teaching, which elevates it to a different level. It has truly been a pleasure to review this film, which in its end gives us that blow of sincerity that many of us need, but that we rarely accept.
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Entre mis consideraciones, la actuación de Christian Bale es más que notable, magnifica. Y verle actuar con tal delgadez, me hace pensar en el compromiso y entrega que pone en su trabajo son aplaudibles. Gran filme que regala también profunda enseñanza, que lo eleva a un nivel distinto. Ha sido en verdad un placer reseñar esta película, que en su final nos da ese golpe de sinceridad que muchos necesitamos, pero que poco aceptamos.

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Mi calificación para esta película / My rating for this movie:

7.5 / 10.0

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A good conscience is the most comfortable pillow... Clemens Brentano

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A whole experience watching again "The Machinist" (2004).