The Giant Mechanical Man (2012)

An offbeat romantic comedy about a silver-painted street performer and the soft spoken zoo worker who falls for him.
Cast and Information
Directed By: Lee Kirk
Written By: Lee Kirk
Starring: Malin Akerman, Chris Messina, Lucy Punch, Topher Grace, Jenna Fischer, Sean Gunn, Rich Sommer
Genres: Romance, Comedy, Drama
Country: USA
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The Giant Mechanical Man belongs to 4 collections
1. Netflix Instant (collaborative: moderated by somnivore - 29 stars)
2. Directorial debut (collaborative: moderated by djross - 16 stars)
3. Quirky/Indie movies (collaborative: moderated by Kortee - 9 stars)
4. Detroit (collaborative: moderated by Dorkovsky)
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May 24, 2016 | seenmany | 87 76th |
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emotional and good
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Sep 20, 2015 | ![]() |
lena_c | 3 43rd |
There is just something about these "quiet" love stories that makes me believe the emotions and appreciate the not so mainstream characters more. *Recommandable (if you agree)
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Dec 02, 2014 | ![]() |
chmul_cr0n | 59 26th |
it's all almost a little too innocent and nice in the end. nicely done by the Messina and the Fischer, though.
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Aug 24, 2014 | ![]() |
frankswild | 55 26th |
I'm always so disappointed when a movie about modern existential dread doesn't end with the people joining a revolutionary communist cell
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Feb 09, 2014 | Mvnl | 67 32nd |
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Slightly slower, but also more realistic, than your average Hollywood romcom. Nothing spectacular but perfectly pleasant and endearing little movie.
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Dec 16, 2013 | ![]() |
Mojo_Jojo | 20 9th |
To say there's absolutely no drama this is much better than you'd expect.
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Jul 22, 2013 | ![]() |
hellboy76 | 64 39th |
Standard drama of pretty white people, and their pretty standard problems. Suck it up kids.
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Jun 30, 2013 | ![]() |
moraesfelipe | 50 33rd |
There are some moments of sincerity and beauty in this indie romance about these two losers that just don't know what they want or need in life. In times of financial crisis, contemporary life seems even more distant and indifferent, and Kirk dares to simply care and ask questions we all silently make -- do I really need to have a goal right now? do I really have to know what I want? It takes just one person to make you feel great, but it's way easier to accept this magic in fiction.
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May 25, 2013 | jackshrack | 69 32nd |
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Not much of a story...a few moments here and there...pretty predictable and unoriginal. While the premise was plausibly interesting, the acting wasn't very good and the writing not very believable. A standard "independent" romantic comedy. I use the term "independent" as a synonym for the new Hollywood mainstream.
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Mar 08, 2013 | ![]() |
Ayizan | 60 9th |
Shambling...and predictable, but the leads make it worth a watch. Sweet.
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Jan 30, 2013 | ![]() |
mistersplice | 65 51st |
6 recommended
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Jan 29, 2013 | ![]() |
bookhouseboy | 63 83rd |
For the most part a low-key, sincere and sweet story, bringing the likability of Jenna.F and C.Messina to very good use.
Solid support as well, except an overly obnoxious T.Grace in a poorly and too obvious written role.
*Preview*: #13#, exp-3*, story, reviews, cast, R4.
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Jan 18, 2013 | ![]() |
frnk23 | 40 17th |
clunky
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Jan 18, 2013 | ![]() |
deaddilly | 35 6th |
Jenna Fischer one of the only women alive that adds +30 points by default. +10 for this one song i liked and -5 because i couldn't find it anywhere.
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May 02, 2012 | ![]() |
SlantMag | 30 78th |
"For a first-time filmmaker, Lee Kirk sure knows how to pick his establishing shots." - R. Kurt Osenlund
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Average Percentile 43.46% from 150 Ratings | ![]() |