The Machinist Very impressive film. I could not believe my eyes when I first saw Bale. I knew he lost a lot of weight for the role, but I had no idea it was that much. Has to be the most dramatic physical change I have ever seen an actor pull off... even greater than DeNiro in Raging Bull or Hanks for either Cast Away or Philadelphia. Loved the grey tone and thought the photography was quite good. The music was also a very pleasant surprise. I have no idea who this Banos guy is, but he created a score that to me sounded a lot like something Herrmann would have done, except maybe a bit softer. Had a little bit of The Day the Earth Stood Still going for it. Now I see why Alex was so giddy over this one.