The Giant Mechanical Man

2012
PG-13
1h 34m

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6.6/10

11K

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Jenna Fischer and Chris Messina in The Giant Mechanical Man (2012)

A romantic comedy about a silver-painted street performer and the soft spoken zoo worker who falls for him.

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An offbeat romantic comedy about a silver-painted street performer and the soft spoken zoo worker who falls for him.An offbeat romantic comedy about a silver-painted street performer and the soft spoken zoo worker who falls for him.An offbeat romantic comedy about a silver-painted street performer and the soft spoken zoo worker who falls for him.

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IMDb RATING

6.6/10

11K

YOUR RATING

See production info at IMDbPro

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Trivia
Jenna Fischer and the director Lee Kirk are married.

Goofs
When Janice's sister and brother-in-law are leaving the restaurant on the double-date, Janice's brother-in-law accidentally leaves with a dinner napkin under his coat.

Quotes
Tim: I think you're just... great. Because you know what's so great about you? You're real. You don't pretend like you've got it all figured out, like everyone else walking around life. You're real. You're genuine, and you notice things, too. You pay attention. Like the monkeys. I don't know. I look at you, and... I can see you. I see you. I don't know. I just think you're great.

Crazy credits
In the first section of the final credits, there are short scenes that are the natural follow-up for the film's story.

Alternate versions
There are two versions available. Runtimes are "1h 35m (95 min)" (worldwide release) and "1h 34m(94 min) (United States)".

Connections
Featured in The Tonight Show with Jay Leno: Episode #20.141 (2012)

Soundtracks
Kids Will Be Skeletons
Written by Stuart Braithwaite
Performed by Mogwai

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Featured review

8/10

Very nice film

The film is very good at pointing out the shallowness that is often found in everyday life due to pressure to conform to social pressures and to appear positive even in the worst of times, while at the same time pointing out that one's closest relationships can serve as protection from what can feel like the crushing weight of those pressures.

It shows the viewer two ways of living and thinking about life, a mainstream one and an "alternative" one. The film has excellent timing, editing, and performances. The cast similarly brings together increasingly well known and lesser know but very talented actresses and actors. A must see indie film!