Yup, Machinist was somewhat inventive with the story line but the impressive part of the production is that Bale lost down to about 140 pounds--being over six feet that is skin and bones. The story threw in some requisite twists and turns about a man who has had insomnia for over a year. No spoilers as to why.Surprisingly, Bale is becoming the go-to-guy for weirdness. American Psycho, Batman, now "Insomnia Man". I think his severe looks will forever keep him from being a serious lead. He's a new Hopper, condemned to play that off-center psycho and do it well. Anyway, Bale delivers in his roles and I will continue to watch.
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Topic - The Machinist: Bale becomes the new Dennis Hopper - mr grits 17:43:06 07/05/05 (3)
- He was good in Reign of Fire, too... - Doug Otte 12:03:17 07/06/05 (0)
- He'd make a great W. nt - tinear 18:11:28 07/05/05 (1)
- See Silver City for a great W portrayal. nt - sjb 07:48:15 07/06/05 (0)