The Machinist... - Blu-ray Forum

GBMidge7 · 07-11-2009, 12:38 AM

Just curious as to who here has seen it and what your thoughts are about it. I just finished this film and all I have to say is... WOW. Just a really good freaking movie! Keeps you guessing about it's surprises until the end, and then it really delivers with a good ending. Sort of reminded me of how I felt about The Prestige. Good stuff, just thought I'd see if others shared the same opinion

Nick VanWilder · 07-11-2009, 01:18 AM

amazing film but haven't seen it on blu yet

christian bale is amazing and shows off his dedication on this film

GBMidge7 · 07-11-2009, 01:20 AM

Yeah, I didn't even mention the picture quality. Looks phenominal on Blu-ray. It's not a special effects or audio intensive film, but it does the format proud. I got this on Netflix, but thinking about a purchase now that I've seen it!

ShelbyGT500 · 07-11-2009, 01:38 AM

Saw years ago on DVD and its the film that turned me into a big Bale fan. After seeing it on Blu again it was just as good and, I as well am thinking of picking this one up to add to my collection.

Clark Kent · 07-11-2009, 01:58 AM

It is amazing what Christian Bale went through for that role. The movie is decent but his dedication to the role is incredible.

Riff Magnum · 07-11-2009, 01:59 AM

I love it when Bale mocks JJL's character at the end. "Oh baby, baby, i'm gonna change my life for you baby!!!"
Brutal, but funny.

xtop · 07-11-2009, 02:03 AM

an amazing movie, can't wait to get this one on blu

OrlandoEastwood · 07-11-2009, 03:19 AM

I was back in Germany when the film came out. The US Base I lived near never got the movie on DVD so I had to go out and look for it and I got the German R2 DVD of it:

makaveli21 · 07-11-2009, 03:53 AM

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Originally Posted by GBMidge7

Just curious as to who here has seen it and what your thoughts are about it. I just finished this film and all I have to say is... WOW. Just a really good freaking movie! Keeps you guessing about it's surprises until the end, and then it really delivers with a good ending. Sort of reminded me of how I felt about The Prestige. Good stuff, just thought I'd see if others shared the same opinion

Thought it was good, but expected better. The "tunnel of horrors" scene was excellent. I still bought out it on blu when I got it as part of a B2G1 deal.

I thought the ending was meh...

Nick VanWilder · 07-11-2009, 01:55 PM

I am a huge Bale fan so here are some of his movies you should check out if you liked this

of course the Batmans
prestige- available on blu ray
equilibrium- available on blu for import
rescue dawn- available on blu
3 10 to yuma- available on blu
reign of fire- available on blu
american physco- available on blu
terminator- in theaters
public enemies- in theaters
new world- available on blu sept. 8

whole lot more too
harsh times
swinger kids
empire of the son
all the little animals ( i think its the name )

GBMidge7 · 07-11-2009, 06:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Nick VanMeter

of course the Batmans
prestige- available on blu ray
equilibrium- available on blu for import
rescue dawn- available on blu
3 10 to yuma- available on blu
reign of fire- available on blu
american physco- available on blu
terminator- in theaters
public enemies- in theaters
new world- available on blu sept. 8

whole lot more too
harsh times
swinger kids
empire of the son
all the little animals ( i think its the name )

Also a big Bale fan, which is why I decided to finally get this from NetFlix. I have seen and own most of the ones you mentioned... Rescue Dawn is on my Netflix list, and I will be seeing Public Enemies in the theater shortly. Lots of good stuff to see, I guess!

FindYourWay · 07-12-2009, 03:00 PM

I've been a fan of Brad Anderson films for awhile now and when The Machinist came out, he became one of my favorite directors and I look forward to his films. He has a good grasp on humanity and bringing out subtle and complex emotions in his films.

dvd_mazter · 07-12-2009, 03:32 PM

The Machinist is a great psycological thriller. Bale's performance is incredible plus his appearance in the film is scary. (I still can't believe he did Batman Begins right after this, it amazes me)

GBMidge7 · 07-12-2009, 03:58 PM

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Originally Posted by dvd_mazter

The Machinist is a great psycological thriller. Bale's performance is incredible plus his appearance in the film is scary. (I still can't believe he did Batman Begins right after this, it amazes me)

And during his preparation for Batman Begins, he was told he gained TOO much muscle weight! Unbelievable

SquidPuppet · 07-12-2009, 05:51 PM

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Originally Posted by dvd_mazter

The Machinist is a great psycological thriller. Bale's performance is incredible plus his appearance in the film is scary. (I still can't believe he did Batman Begins right after this, it amazes me)

Quote:

Originally Posted by GBMidge7

And during his preparation for Batman Begins, he was told he gained TOO much muscle weight! Unbelievable

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Variable · 07-12-2009, 09:32 PM

I'm not gonna assume it was steroids, unless you're saying you know for sure somehow. he gained a lot of mass, not just muscle. and after losing so much weight for a role we do have reason to believe he can pull off something like that.

broganreynik · 07-13-2009, 02:00 AM

Yeah, it was just weight in general, cuz they joked on set that he was 'Fatman' not 'Batman'.

Lacit170 · 08-03-2009, 04:12 PM

sdf

Psychonaut · 08-03-2009, 04:31 PM

I expected a bit more from the movie. Aside from Bale's incredible dedication, the movie itself was a bit thin as well. Not bad, but not great either.

Pondosinatra · 08-03-2009, 05:07 PM

I just love JJL continuing her tradition of playing skanky characters...I really think she lives vicariously through her roles.

07-11-2009, 12:38 AM	#1
GBMidge7 Senior Member Top ranked HT gallery Top contributor Member since:Nov 2008 Home Theater Gallery:74 Blu-ray collection:73	The Machinist... Just curious as to who here has seen it and what your thoughts are about it. I just finished this film and all I have to say is... WOW. Just a really good freaking movie! Keeps you guessing about it's surprises until the end, and then it really delivers with a good ending. Sort of reminded me of how I felt about The Prestige. Good stuff, just thought I'd see if others shared the same opinion

08-03-2009, 04:12 PM	#18
Lacit170 Blu-ray Count Member since:Jun 2008 Location:CT 4K collection:99 Blu-ray collection:726 DVD collection:261 Trading Score:1	sdf Last edited by Lacit170; 08-03-2009 at 05:50 PM.

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07-11-2009, 01:18 AM	#2
Nick VanWilder Active Member Member since:Mar 2008 Location:TX Home Theater Gallery:9 4K collection:238 Blu-ray collection:754 DVD collection:82 iTunes collection:5 Blu-ray reviews:38	amazing film but haven't seen it on blu yet christian bale is amazing and shows off his dedication on this film

07-11-2009, 01:20 AM	#3
GBMidge7 Senior Member Top ranked HT gallery Top contributor Member since:Nov 2008 Home Theater Gallery:74 Blu-ray collection:73	Yeah, I didn't even mention the picture quality. Looks phenominal on Blu-ray. It's not a special effects or audio intensive film, but it does the format proud. I got this on Netflix, but thinking about a purchase now that I've seen it!

07-11-2009, 01:38 AM	#4
ShelbyGT500 Senior Member Member since:Jul 2008 Location:Bellevue, WA Home Theater Gallery:7 Blu-ray collection:75 Blu-ray reviews:7	Saw years ago on DVD and its the film that turned me into a big Bale fan. After seeing it on Blu again it was just as good and, I as well am thinking of picking this one up to add to my collection.

07-11-2009, 01:58 AM	#5
Clark Kent Blu-ray Prince Top contributor Member since:Oct 2007 Location:Metropolis Blu-ray reviews:2 Trading Score:184	It is amazing what Christian Bale went through for that role. The movie is decent but his dedication to the role is incredible.

07-11-2009, 01:59 AM	#6
Riff Magnum Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Apr 2008 Location:The Island Blu-ray collection:149	I love it when Bale mocks JJL's character at the end. "Oh baby, baby, i'm gonna change my life for you baby!!!" Brutal, but funny.

07-11-2009, 02:03 AM	#7
xtop Blu-ray Count Member since:Oct 2007 Blu-ray collection:- DVD collection:- Digital collection:- Trading Score:3	an amazing movie, can't wait to get this one on blu

07-11-2009, 03:19 AM	#8
OrlandoEastwood Blu-ray Champion Top contributor Member since:Jun 2008 Location:R-Point Blu-ray reviews:86 Trading Score:24	I was back in Germany when the film came out. The US Base I lived near never got the movie on DVD so I had to go out and look for it and I got the German R2 DVD of it:

07-11-2009, 01:55 PM	#10
Nick VanWilder Active Member Member since:Mar 2008 Location:TX Home Theater Gallery:9 4K collection:238 Blu-ray collection:754 DVD collection:82 iTunes collection:5 Blu-ray reviews:38	I am a huge Bale fan so here are some of his movies you should check out if you liked this of course the Batmans prestige- available on blu ray equilibrium- available on blu for import rescue dawn- available on blu 3 10 to yuma- available on blu reign of fire- available on blu american physco- available on blu terminator- in theaters public enemies- in theaters new world- available on blu sept. 8 whole lot more too harsh times swinger kids empire of the son all the little animals ( i think its the name )

07-12-2009, 03:00 PM	#12
FindYourWay Special Member Member since:Jan 2009 Location:LA, CA	I've been a fan of Brad Anderson films for awhile now and when The Machinist came out, he became one of my favorite directors and I look forward to his films. He has a good grasp on humanity and bringing out subtle and complex emotions in his films.

07-12-2009, 03:32 PM	#13
dvd_mazter Power Member Member since:Mar 2008 Location:Winnipeg, Manitoba Home Theater Gallery:9 4K collection:10 Blu-ray collection:740 Blu-ray reviews: 146	The Machinist is a great psycological thriller. Bale's performance is incredible plus his appearance in the film is scary. (I still can't believe he did Batman Begins right after this, it amazes me)

07-12-2009, 09:32 PM	#16
Variable Special Member Member since:Mar 2008 Location:Northern New Jersey Blu-ray collection:12	I'm not gonna assume it was steroids, unless you're saying you know for sure somehow. he gained a lot of mass, not just muscle. and after losing so much weight for a role we do have reason to believe he can pull off something like that.

07-13-2009, 02:00 AM	#17
broganreynik Blu-ray Guru Top contributor Member since:Sep 2007 Location:Nebraska Home Theater Gallery:60 4K collection:124 Blu-ray collection:2113 DVD collection:111 Blu-ray reviews: 4 Trading Score:46	Yeah, it was just weight in general, cuz they joked on set that he was 'Fatman' not 'Batman'.

08-03-2009, 04:31 PM	#19
Psychonaut Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Apr 2008 Location:Second left after Wal-Mart Blu-ray collection:111	I expected a bit more from the movie. Aside from Bale's incredible dedication, the movie itself was a bit thin as well. Not bad, but not great either.

08-03-2009, 05:07 PM	#20
Pondosinatra Blu-ray Champion Top ranked HT gallery Member since:Jun 2008 Location:Calgary, Alberta Home Theater Gallery:45 Trading Score:2	I just love JJL continuing her tradition of playing skanky characters...I really think she lives vicariously through her roles.

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