The Giant Mechanical Man

2012
6.7| 1h34m| PG-13| en| More Info
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An offbeat romantic comedy about a silver-painted street performer and the soft spoken zoo worker who falls for him.

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MamaGravity good back-story, and good acting
Suman Roberson It's a movie as timely as it is provocative and amazingly, for much of its running time, it is weirdly funny.
Arianna Moses Let me be very fair here, this is not the best movie in my opinion. But, this movie is fun, it has purpose and is very enjoyable to watch.
Rosie Searle It's the kind of movie you'll want to see a second time with someone who hasn't seen it yet, to remember what it was like to watch it for the first time.
soumyadeepkoley After watching this movie, now I can safely say I have a favourite actress - Jenna Fischer. She was downright adorable in this movie with nuances of emotions so perfectly portrayed, it'd give me goosebumps. I could gaze at her smile for hours, and she'd have me go awww with her sweetness! Kudos to the director on this as well! Chris Messina was equally amazing. His acting skills made me look up more of his movies to watch. The Giant Mechanical Man is One of the best Romantic Comedies I've watched. It's plain unfair why the box office was so low. Makes me think, why don't all people like good stuff? The answer is in the movie itself.
john32935 "It only takes just one person to make you feel special and valid and like you belong in the world."If you believe the above statement, you will likely appreciate this sentimental movie. Set in the big city, Tim is the title's under-appreciated street performer who has a job he loves but one which does not pay the bills or seem grown-up enough to his friends and family. Jenna has had a series of jobs which were mind-numbing and pointless, but she has now run out of options including relationships. Circumstances have these two finding jobs at the local zoo, finding each other, and finding…well you can guess the rest.And while we have seen many other films of people looking for their soul-mates and magically finding them when they least expected, this film avoids many of the typical rom-com clichés and provides a look-see into the world of two sympathetic non-conformists.
dansview I like indie films about people, that are based upon dialogue and setting. It helps if they are not mainstream characters. So for me, this one was a gem.I am not familiar with this Chris Messina actor, but he nailed his role. Maybe he used a piece of himself to sculpt the character or maybe he just intuitively understood him. Either way, he was a joy to watch.I was worried that it was going to drift into the dangerous waters of mocking mainstream people. It didn't really, although there is one scene that bordered on that.I don't think these lost-soul characters were jealous of others or even resentful. That's what I loved. They realized that they were dancing to the beat of their own drummer.The male lead especially was for the most part resigned to his fate. Like another reviewer so adeptly pointed out: he was already doing what he wanted to do. The girl was not as comfortable with herself.Jenna Fischer is interesting, because she is mostly deadpan, in The Office and this movie, and she is almost hot in both too. If she was a bit hotter, you would not picture her as a loner.Topher Grace delivers his standard blend of underplayed sarcasm and underdog wit. I enjoyed him, and I think that someone who is not familiar with his routine, would enjoy him even more if this is their first time.Hats off to the writer Lee Kirk. The dialogue in the T.V. interview scene is excellent, as is the exchange when the ex girlfriend apologizes. Impressive wording and spot-on delivery.I don't think this film was trying to slam you over the head with a message that people are on a mindless merry-go-round. I think it was just showing you that there are some people out there who move at their own pace and want less out of life.This point was not brought up, but such people might find peace in Western Europe...or at least before immigration and bankruptcy changed it. If you're not ambitious and you're into art or long walks, Europe might work for you.I wouldn't want America to become like Europe, because the world needs America to be ambitious and morally focused. But I can see where quiet loners would fit better in Europe.
gsjaeger-968-581723 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!