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WSR Detailed DVD Review
Machinist, The
Genre: Thriller

Reviewed In Issue 97 (Jun 2005) Of Widescreen Review®

Stars:
Christian Bale, Jennifer Jason Leigh, Aitana S

WSR Review Scores
WSR Picture Rating: 4.5
DD Sound Rating: 4
DTS Sound Rating: NR
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Reference Systems
Critics' Composite Score: 3.5
Internet Links
www.apple.com/trailers/paramount_classics/the_Machinist-clip.html

Special Features
Special features include commentary by director Brad Anderson, a 25-minute featurette The Machinist: Breaking The Rules, four deleted scenes without commentary, an alternate ending, two deleted scenes with commentary, an alternative version of a scene, the theatrical trailer, and previews, which are also shown as upfront ads.


 DVD General Information

(Studio/Distributor): Paramount Home Entertainment
(Catalog Number): 34414
(MPAA Rating): R
(Rating Reason):

Violence & Disturbing Images, Sexuality & Language.
(Retail Price): $29.95
(DVD Type): Single Side, Dual Layer (DVD9)
(Widescreen Edition): Yes
(Full Screen Edition): No
(Anamorphic Widescreen): Yes
(Running Time In Minutes): 102
(Color Type): Color
(Chaptered/Scene Access): Yes
(Closed Captioned): Yes
(Regional Coding): 1
(Theatrical Year): 2003
(Theatrical Release): Yes
(Direct-To-Video Release): No
(DVD Release Date): 06/07/05
(THX® Digitally Mastered): No

 Credits Information

(Director): Brad Anderson
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  WSR Narrative Review
Story Synopsis:
How do you wake up from a nightmare if you're not asleep? Trevor Reznik (Bale) is shockingly thin and has insomnia so bad that he hasn't slept in a year. After he causes a serious accident at work, The Machinist

DVD Picture:
The dark and disturbing imagery on this anamorphically enhanced 2.32:1 DVD is delivered with rather impressive quality. The color scheme is anchored with cold hues with plenty of pale greens and gray blues. This look helps contribute a peaked appearance in Christian Bale

Soundtrack:
The Dolby

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