The Machinist Page #4

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
2,080 Views


Just like a white beautiful place

and a decent stove.

Not a lot to ask.

Wow don't look so surprised.

A call girl scrambling eggs...

Yeah that's funny

I dont think I ever cooked for a guy before.

Not even my husband.

Jesus Christ.

Where is he?

- Who? - You know who.

- Trevor - Don't.

Jesus Trevor what's wrong?

This...

Ivan...

He's your ex isn't he?

- What? - Why is he doing this?

Just becuase i'm f***ing you isn't it?

Now it all makes sense. I'm f***ing you

so he's f***ing me. Where is he?

Hiding in the closet beneath the bed?

I don't know what you are talking about babe.

Ah don't babe me.

Yeah babe.

I'll change my whole f***ing life for you.

I'll do anything you want babe.

You know what I don't deserve this.

What did you do?

- Hey! - Slip this from my wallet from me while proposing to me?

F*** you!

You left it in my tip jar the other night.

- Bullshit. - I thought you wanted me to have it.

Cut the crap Stevie.

What is a big deal about a goddamn picture?

They said that the guy in the photo doesn't exsit.

- This says he does. - Trevor Trevor

I don't understand what the f*** you are talking about.

I'm talking about your ex! Ivan.

Who?

This guy standing next to you with a fish?

I'm not in that photo.

Trevor I'm looking at a picture of you.

You are stading next to some fat guy with glasses holding a fish.

That's not me.

Trevor

it's you. Look.

You lying whore.

You get the f*** out. F***ing freak.

You are a f***ing pig

- Freak - You f***ing whore

You are a f***ing freak.

You are a f***ing psycho.

You are a F***ing psycho

My ex

F***ing psycho

- Hello - Hey baby

F***ing psycho

F***ing psycho

F***ing psycho

F***ing psycho

Where is Marie?

Who?

You know who.

Marie my waitress.

My! You are chatty tonight.

Darling I am your waitress!

What's going on here? I've never seen you before.

What are you talking about?

You come here every night stay on that same stool

staring at your coffee.

Honest

I am starting to think that you are mute.

I wanna see Marie!

Mister there is no Marie that works here.

Is everybody at it?

Let's have a laugh on Trevor.

Is that it

Whatever Ivan was paying you is wasting his money.

Go home Mister.

Get some sleep.

Don't forget your posts

Christ Stevie

How could you!

Nicholas

You have to pay your utility bill partner

You know how difficult it is to shave in the dark.

What have you done with Nicholas?

What have I done with Nicholas?

Nicholas

He can't hear you now pal.

Oh come on what know what you is dead.

heya

You going to do something with that faulty memory of yours. Pal

Might make life a little bit easier.

by the way

I just loved them no chilly myself

That one on the refrigerator just kills me.

Where is your hospitality partner?

If some had walked in he might get the wrong idea.

Who are you?

Oh hell look like you got some explaining to do partner.

I know who you are.

I know who you are.

I know who you are.

I know who you are.

You going some where Mr. Reznik?

Yeah Mrs.shrike I'm moving.

I didn't receive notice.

Your lease requires you to get 30 days notice in writing.

It wasn't planned something came up.

You can keep my security deposite.

I won't be needing it anyway.

Really? Mr. Reznik.

You used to be such a good tenant.

I just don't understand it.

Oh isn't that pretty?

Would you care to sell it?

No

it was my mother's.

I made all arrangements. Don't move my things.

A truck will be coming by this afternoon.

You just want to get away...If you are going to give it away...

Mrs. Shrike If you'll excuse me.

I like to report a hit-and-run.

Some one will record your statement.

Later

right now I just want to sleep.

Just want to sleep.

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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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