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The Giant Mechanical Man

  • 2012
  • PG-13
  • 1h 35m
IMDb RATING
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.

  • Director
    • Lee Kirk
  • Writer
    • Lee Kirk
  • Stars
    • Jenna Fischer
    • Chris Messina
    • Topher Grace
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    6.6/10
    11K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Lee Kirk
    • Writer
      • Lee Kirk
    • Stars
      • Jenna Fischer
      • Chris Messina
      • Topher Grace
    • 52User reviews
    • 25Critic reviews
    • 43Metascore
  • See production info at IMDbPro
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    Jenna Fischer
    Jenna Fischer
    • Janice
    Chris Messina
    Chris Messina
    • Tim
    Topher Grace
    Topher Grace
    • Doug
    Malin Akerman
    Malin Akerman
    • Jill
    Rich Sommer
    Rich Sommer
    • Brian
    Lucy Punch
    Lucy Punch
    • Pauline
    Bob Odenkirk
    Bob Odenkirk
    • Mark
    Travis Schuldt
    Travis Schuldt
    • Hal Baker
    Valentine Miele
    • Mahoney
    Sean Gunn
    Sean Gunn
    • George
    Greg Trzaskoma
    • Craig
    Eddie Ebell
    • Mitch
    Chase Kim
    Chase Kim
    • Mitch's Sidekick
    Sarab Kamoo
    Sarab Kamoo
    • Sonia
    John Cabrera
    John Cabrera
    • Toby
    Jennifer O'Kain
    Jennifer O'Kain
    • Camilla
    Nick Holmes
    Nick Holmes
    • Wesley
    Matt Champagne
    • Juice Dad
    • Director
      • Lee Kirk
    • Writer
      • Lee Kirk
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    8cosmo_tiger

    Very sweet & true to life love story that deserves to be watched. A date movie that both men & women will like. A-

    "It only takes just one person to make you feel special and valid and like you belong in the world." Janice (Fischer) is having a hard time finding and keeping a job not to mention trying to figure out what to do with her life. Tim (Messina) is doing what he wants to do with his life but feels unappreciated and is not making money at it. Both giving up they take jobs working at the local zoo. They strike up a quick friendship and want to develop more, but there are obstacles standing in their way. This is the definition of a sweet movie. I have never been a big fan of the typical love story movies mainly because they are so unbelievable. The "good guys" are overly good and the "bad guys" are way to horrible. While this did have a little of that this one is way more realistic and I would call this a real-life love story. This is a very sweet movie and the type of date movie that both men and women will enjoy. Overall, one of the better independent love stories I have seen. I give it an A-.
    7buddhajd

    Plays to Fischer's strengths

    This film is really right in Jenna Fischer's wheelhouse. The cute woman who needs the man to give her the confidence to really be herself. She may be codependent, but she's not, however, desperate.

    The movie juxtaposes Fischer's character's dating options against one another. On one hand, Topher Grace is the relatively successful writer who seems like Mr. Right. On the other hand, we find failing street artist Chris Messina as the titular Giant Mechanical Man.

    We know who we hope she picks, and it doesn't change over time like the choice in Reality Bites has so clearly flip-flopped back to Ben Stiller over Ethan Hawk. Much like that flick, this one is a groovy indie that leaves us with a clear choice having been made with no idea what the future holds for either couple. But how is that different than in real life? We all have no actual idea about how anything will turn out now; or likely for a long time.

    Stay safe and healthy and, most importantly, STAY HOME until this coronavirus situation has passed.
    9mamun1903

    its just wonderful.

    i am really surprised watching its rating in IMDb. Because i think this one is truly an original one. The movie really talks for those people ( i should say people like me ) who really have doubts on the traditional meaning of 'success'. The music and the environment created here is perfect. Most of the movies are made for pure entertainment or time pass, only few tries to deliver a massage. I think this one has done that. Plus i think the tag comedy for this one is itself a 'great comedy'. From now on i surly am going to watch-out for more works of this director.

    All those who are digging there way out in life can really find some true inspiration from this one.
    8atiyaahsan

    The sweetest Rom-Com I've seen all year...!

    What is wrong with IMDb people? How can this movie have such a low rating? Out of all the Rom-Coms I've seen this year, this is by far the sweetest and perhaps the only one with genuine, believable characters. I mean, who among us hasn't felt at some point in life like they're lost, like they haven't got it all figured out, like they are still struggling. They feel confused at not having the same goals that give other people a sense of achievement and not being able to conform to society's definition of success. The story is pretty straight-forward and centers around real and ordinary people. Jenna Fischer is sweet and personable as the female lead, Topher grace is hilarious as the obnoxious author who won't stop bragging about his book, and I actually have a younger sister akin to Malin Akerman's character of the over-bearing know-it-all sibling. She thinks just cuz' she got married first, she has the right to dish advice on every conceivable topic....(smiley face) As for Chris Messina, well, it's the quiet moments where his character broods and mulls that speak volumes, and the soundtrack suits the mood of the film just right. I loved the lead pair and I loved this movie. Go watch it if you wish to enjoy an hour and a half of some winsome and delightful drama!
    9mcummins2

    But I NEVER do that!

    Lee Kirk --

    Your movie made me cry ...

    Realizing the significance of the powerful and positive impact that taking the time to "stop and smell the roses" (sorry) can deliver to ones very psyche seems to be unknown, forever lost or perhaps, just ignored by many of us. How did this happen? What factors perpetuate this selfish, though possibly mutually beneficial simple act of awareness? Beats me. Maybe such "numbness" is simply a symptom of that insidious disease commonly known as The Dumbing Down Of America. Don't we all want to understand and to be understood? I do. So,I try.

    Of course, these questions weren't answered in The Giant Mechanical Man, but I've never seen a movie come closer to clearly illustrating those truths. This beautifully written, acted and photographed film is a gem!

    See it. See it without wearing your critic's eyeglasses...shields down! If you do, you'll be rewarded

    THANK YOU!

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    Storyline

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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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    • Release date
      • April 27, 2012 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Chuyện tình người khổng lồ
    • Filming locations
      • Detroit, Michigan, USA
    • Production companies
      • Votiv Films
      • ITS Capital
      • Taggart Productions
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    Box office

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    • Gross US & Canada
      • $7,396
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $1,789
      • Apr 29, 2012
    • Gross worldwide
      • $7,396
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 35 minutes
    • Color
      • Color

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