The Giant Mechanical Man

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  • Opened April 27, 2012 (Limited)
  • 1 hr 34 min
  • PG-13 | Brief Strong Language and Some Sexual Content

  • The Giant Mechanical Man is a charming comedic romance between Janice (Jenna Fischer), a woman in her 30’s who has yet to learn how to navigate adulthood, and Tim (Chris Messina), a devoted street performer who finds that his unique talents as a “living statue” don’t exactly pay the bills. Out of work and crashing with her overbearing sister (Malin Akerman), Janice is on the receiving end of well-intentioned but misguided pressure to date an egotistical self-help guru (Topher Grace). Everyone seems to know what’s best for Janice, but Tim helps her find her own voice and realize that it only takes one person to make you feel important. Full synopsis

  • Cast: Jenna Fischer, Chris Messina, Malin Akerman, Lucy Punch, Rich Sommer, Bob Odenkirk, Topher Grace
  • Director: Lee Kirk
  • Genres: Comedy

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75
Slant Magazine
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It's a simple story of simple people intentionally told in simple terms, and the only issues with which it's concerned are those of pure personal connection. Read full review

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Variety
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Helmer-writer Lee Kirk's deliberately offbeat romance, a vehicle for wife Fischer, will undoubtedly win friends through its cockeyed-optimistic view of romance. Read full review

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New York Daily News
| Joe Neumaier

Grace, especially, gives a turn that could be a twerpy cousin to Tom Cruise's character in "Magnolia"; Fischer's dead-eyed responses to this Mensa-member/player who think he's book jacket-hot are priceless. Read full review

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Total Film
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Kirk, who wed Fischer in 2010, perfectly captures her all-thumbs charm, and ubiquitous character actor Messina steps into the lead with ease, showing off some impressive mime skills to boot. Read full review

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A scene from "The Giant Mechanical Man."