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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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