Rating: R
Movie Release Date: January 18, 2004
DVD Release Date: June 7, 2005
Plot 411: Insomniac Trevor Reznik begins to see a guy that doesn't exist.
Review: Wow, this movie was a complete mindf*ck. I mean, first of all, Christian Bale's physical presence (or lack thereof) is completely appalling and I couldn't stop looking at him for the first 30 minutes! Seriously, this guy is Batman? WTF? He is barely even skin and bones in this movie, and you're able to see all his ribs and his spine. He's that skinny! Holy cow! I don't know how he managed to drop weight so drastically. Bale plays Trevor, a guy who works in a factory. He hasn't slept in a year and is barely 120 pounds. He's a loner whose only substantial relationships are with a hooker (Jennifer Jason Leigh) and a waitress (Aitana Sanchez-Gijon). When he meets Ivan (John Sharian) things start getting a little hairy, including accidents at work. When he is told that Ivan doesn't exist, Trevor becomes determined to get to the bottom of things. Is Ivan a hallucination? Are people out to get him? Bale is superb in this movie. I really don't know what else to say about it. As the movie progresses, you feel like you're losing your mind right along with Trevor. Because he's an unreliable narrator, you're kept guessing as to what's really going on. It's a very effective technique that adds to the suspense and mystery. Another effective technique is the lighting and cinematography, which creates a feeling of isolation and sterility. Everything is stark and lit in cool blue tones. Trevor's environment is completely colorless and gray. This has got to be one of Bale's best performances ever.
Watch It: And simply be astounded by Bale's skeletal transformation.
Skip It: If you aren't in tune with more cerebral-type movies.
Movie Release Date: January 18, 2004
DVD Release Date: June 7, 2005
Plot 411: Insomniac Trevor Reznik begins to see a guy that doesn't exist.
Review: Wow, this movie was a complete mindf*ck. I mean, first of all, Christian Bale's physical presence (or lack thereof) is completely appalling and I couldn't stop looking at him for the first 30 minutes! Seriously, this guy is Batman? WTF? He is barely even skin and bones in this movie, and you're able to see all his ribs and his spine. He's that skinny! Holy cow! I don't know how he managed to drop weight so drastically. Bale plays Trevor, a guy who works in a factory. He hasn't slept in a year and is barely 120 pounds. He's a loner whose only substantial relationships are with a hooker (Jennifer Jason Leigh) and a waitress (Aitana Sanchez-Gijon). When he meets Ivan (John Sharian) things start getting a little hairy, including accidents at work. When he is told that Ivan doesn't exist, Trevor becomes determined to get to the bottom of things. Is Ivan a hallucination? Are people out to get him? Bale is superb in this movie. I really don't know what else to say about it. As the movie progresses, you feel like you're losing your mind right along with Trevor. Because he's an unreliable narrator, you're kept guessing as to what's really going on. It's a very effective technique that adds to the suspense and mystery. Another effective technique is the lighting and cinematography, which creates a feeling of isolation and sterility. Everything is stark and lit in cool blue tones. Trevor's environment is completely colorless and gray. This has got to be one of Bale's best performances ever.
Watch It: And simply be astounded by Bale's skeletal transformation.
Skip It: If you aren't in tune with more cerebral-type movies.
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