The Machinist Page #2

Synopsis: Trevor Reznik is a machinist in a factory. An extreme case of insomnia has led to him not sleeping in a year, and his body withering away to almost nothing. He has an obsessive compulsion to write himself reminder notes and keep track of his dwindling weight, both scribbled on yellow stickies in his apartment. The only person he lets into his life in an emotional sense is Stevie, a prostitute, although he has an infatuation with Maria, a single mother waitress working in an airport diner. His co-workers don't associate with and mistrust him because of not knowing what is going on in his life that has led to his emaciated physical appearance. A workplace incident further alienates him with his coworkers, and in conjunction with some unfamiliar pieces of paper he finds in his apartment, Trevor believes that someone or some people - probably one or some of his coworkers - are out to get him, using a phantom employee named Ivan as their front. As Trevor goes on a search for evidence as to
Genre: Drama, Thriller
Director(s): Brad Anderson
Production: Paramount Classics
  7 wins & 15 nominations.
 
IMDB:
7.7
Metacritic:
61
Rotten Tomatoes:
77%
R
Year:
2004
101 min
$939,471
Website
2,070 Views


Oh really! Who are you?

Can you keep a secret?

To the grave.

I am Elvis Presley.

I ran away from home to pursue my blue-collar aspirations.

I thought you looked familiar.

Got plans for mother's day?

I am taking my little boy to the amusement park.

Suppose to be my day and he gets all the fun.

That is ok

when he is older I will let him make it up to me.

- A little guilt goes a long way - How about you?

Cemetery

- Oh I am sorry - Thanks

I lost mine too

Still hurts

I am not so good at losing family.

Who is?

What's weird is that it did not hit until I picked out her burial dress.

I pictured her while buying it

Not knowing it would...

You know be the one.

Seems unfair isn't it? Not knowing things like that

Hey

how about spending the day with me and Nicolas after the cemetery?

Sounds dreamy

Hey Reynolds what did the Feds want you for?

- Armed robbery - Oh yeah that is right

because I and Jackson had you packed and pantified

ain't that right Jackson?

HEY I don't see what is so f***ing funny.

You clowns think this's f***ing like some big joke but it ain't!

Personally

I don't feel too comfortable working with you.

You made me nervous.

You look like sh*t acting all crazy

What is up with you?

Nothing is up with me.

It was an accident and I am the one who gotta live with it not you.

You ain't hearing me man.

Nobody wants you here. Nobody.

See you tomorrow.

Hey

Hey

- Howdy partner - You gotta go back to the shop.

Tucker needs to see you.

- What about? - I don't know but it seemed important.

What! He's ganna have to wait

it is Miller time.

We need to talk.

Follow me.

Come on!

Come on!

Another Bourbon.

Make it double.

You shooting coke or something?

You look like a dope fiend to me. No offence.

I don't use drugs.

I mean I don't even drink.

How about abnormally?

I see Reynolds is back to work.

Gets to me bail

I will tell you one thing If I dig You are showing carbon to it.

Would you?

never trust a con cowboy!

They ain't get to live to be honest.

Where they hiding you these days?

Around

Hey you wanna see something?

Look at that

Lost them on a lake.

They took a big toe from the left foot and a finger from my right.

That is why I walk with a gimp.

Yeah I can't shuffle my cock like I used to

but the ladies sure like it.

Oh no. You look like you have seen a ghost.

Funny you should say that.

The guys from work don't think you exist.

That is why I can't get a raise.

According to Tucker you are not even on the payroll.

You believe that?

Why would they lie?

They just have a little bit of fun with you.

I am not laughing.

Quit f***ing around a guy lost his arm. He could have died.

That ain't my problem.

You caused the accident

not me.

Where are you going?

Take a leak you wanna watch?

I will be right back don't just bail me now.

Son of b*tch!

Hello?

Hey Reynolds it's Trevor.

What time is it?

How are they biting Reynolds?

- You you are drunk Reznik - The game's over.

I got proof on you.

I could use it.

You better watch your f***ing ass buddy before you lose it.

- Trevor? - I need to see you Stevie.

Well Jesus Trevor I am not exactly alone here.

Please Stevie

I think I am falling apart.

Can you come back in an hour?

No no no no I need to see you now.

In case of something happens I need someone to know.

Ok give me a minute.

I appreciate you making time for me you are the only one I can talk to.

My pleasure.

Most guys don't come here for my conversation.

Something is happening to me Stevie.

Some kind of...

plot

There was an accident at the shop.

A man was nearly killed thanks to me.

Oh my god!

Now the guys at work are against me. They want me out and I don't blame them.

Just the way they're going about it...

Their eyes their little games.

What?

E R.. E R..

T U C K E R:

Trevor?

TUCKER?

Maybe err you take this accident thing a bit too hard.

I mean...

If they wanted you out they could just fire you.

I am not worried about being fired.

Then what are you worried about?

I don't know yet.

- There you go made to order - Thanks

Surprise!

Got ya! That one's going on the fridge.

Here let me get one of you and Nicolas.

By the carousel.

Just a minute.

Okay ready.

Smile!

It helps if you push the button.

Trevor? What is it?

This place

- brings back memories - Good memories I hope.

Yeah

I haven't been here since I was a kid.

My ex

probably phone to ruin a happy Mother's Day

Could you... ?

Yes no sweat.

I will take Nicolas for a ride.

Thanks

Hey

How long have you known my mother?

About a year.

How did you meet her?

We just kind of met.

Are you going to see her again?

I hope so.

Would you like that?

I guess so

Hey you wanna know a secret?

What?

My father left us when I was your age.

You wanna know something else?

Made me realised what a wonderful mother I had.

You will realise that too some day.

What is that?

Monster ride.

Route six hundred and sixty six. What does that mean?

Well a route is a road you take when you're on a long journey.

Can we go in?

Well Nicolas maybe we should wait for your mother.

What for?

You are going straight to hell on route 666.

Ride here if you dare!

You are going straight to hell on route 666

Look like someone had a bad crack up.

Fill her up cowboy.

We wouldn't be eating in there anytime soon Nicolas?

Eww... look at that.

You should close your eyes.

OK:

Jesus!

Boy this is one heck of a ride.

Yeah.

Shady Lady

Oh my God.

Stop!

Woo

Take a right Nicolas! Right a right!

Nicolas?

Nicolas!

Hey Nicolas!

I need some help here.

Okay somebody gets a doctor.

Hang on Nicolas I'm going for help.

Nicolas!

I swear to God I don't know what happened.

He is epileptic. I should have told you.

- I will call an ambulance - No thanks.

It is ok baby.

It hasn't happened for a while. I didn't think to mention it.

I could have killed myself for taking him on that ride.

It's ok it's not your fault.

He won't even remember it

as if nothing ever happened.

Wanna come in?

I think you could use a drink.

I hope wine is okay with you.

That'll work.

What good is it at home if you can't relax in it.

I will have to remember that.

Trevor? Can I ask you something?

Should my lawyer be present?

Why are you always leaving such generous tips?

Do I?

And entertainment.

- Entertainment? - You.

Trevor you don't have to buy my companionship.

Sorry I...

wasn't meant that way.

If you really wanna spoil me take me to a movie sometime.

Hmmm?

That is a deal.

My goodness there must be a hole in this glass.

I will get it.

- You wait on me - Thanks

It is the last door on the left.

Reznik

I want you on the Swansea-leave today.

Where is Sanchez?

That is an irrelevant question Reznik I'm asking you.

Sh*t!

If there's anything else we can do for you let us know.

Thank you Mr Furman.

Bye.

See you now.

Hey look who it is. Bombay Miller you ok?

- Good good - You be easy now.

Yeah man take it easy.

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Scott Kosar

Scott Kosar is an American screenwriter whose films include The Machinist, the 2003 remake of the classic horror film The Texas Chain Saw Massacre, and the 2005 remake of The Amityville Horror. In June 2006, Kosar was presented with the Distinguished Achievement in Screenwriting Award by the UCLA School of Theater, Film and Television. Kosar was appointed the Hunter/Zakin screenwriting chair at UCLA for 2009-2010. more…

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