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myLot reputation of 87/100. zabawaus (1067)   ranked 440 out of 11,478 in watching movies1 year ago

I watched this movie yesterday, and was expecting more than what i've seen. But to be honest with you Bale gives a performance that will resonate in my mind, that's for sure. Losing that much weight to play this role must have been grueling. His character is one that you like, pity, and don't understand
For almost a year, Trevor Reznick (Bale) has been unable to sleep. His body wilts away from the lack of sleep, making him look like a Holocaust victim. As his body deteriorates, his mind begins to follow. After an accident at the machine factory he works in (in which a co-worker loses an arm), he begins to receive notes from a mysterious person that jumps in and out of his life. The more he seeks to unravel the mystery of the man as well as his own life, the more the lines of reality begin to fade.
Have you guys seen this movie? What do you think about it?

 
 
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1. myLot reputation of 89/100. Richard_Uther (176)   ranked 1,179 out of 11,478 in watching movies   1 year ago

Yeah, I've seen it several times, I think it's a great movie. For me it was a pleasant surprise, since when I saw it for the first time Bale was a pretty unknown actor.

I think he deserved at least an Oscar nod, if not for his great performance, at least for his dedication. Actors willing to do such things can be counted on one hand I think


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myLot reputation of 87/100. zabawaus (1067)   ranked 440 out of 11,478 in watching movies  1 year ago

I totally agree with you, Thank you very much for your answer!

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2. myLot reputation of 80/100. Bionicman (1561)   ranked 203 out of 11,478 in watching movies   1 year ago

I saw it when it came out and I liked it. I'll probably rewatch it soon. Bale is amazing actor. He lost more than 60 pound for the role and he wanted to go even further but director didn't let him.


myLot reputation of 87/100. zabawaus (1067)   ranked 440 out of 11,478 in watching movies  1 year ago

Hi Bionicman
He wanted to go further???? There is no further he was a skeleton, I didn't know that, thank you for your answer have a good day!

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