(Research) Assignment 6 - Madness & Paranoia - Individual Research #3 - 'The Machinist'

I watched the trailer & clips for 'The Machinist'.

Analysis:

       

       From the trailer and clips, I learnt that:

• the story revolves around the desire of a person trying to find out why he is living in a nightmare - makes you want to know more about him and what he means.
• protagonist is the central character who's suffering from a nightmare however, continues to fight and resolve the matter.
• the antagonist isn't clearly shown, however, the protagonist is frequently shown along with scenarios always revolve around him; may be done to show a narrative enigma toward that character. 

The scars/bruises give the connotation that the character has been inflicted in violence more than once - connotes his resilience.

Sinister grin suggests there's danger that the protagonist will face later on 

Running and quick narrative portrays the race against time - makes the audience concerned and see the risks he takes in solitude.

Findings of notes left by the antagonist - his identity is hidden but danger surrounds him