The Giant Mechanical Man
Seen it?2012 | 94 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance
Weeknight Watchearly ratingWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With middling reviews (70% on Rotten Tomatoes) and soft box office, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for romantics and anyone who wants a laugh.
- The mood
- Funny with heart, romantic.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 34 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated PG-13. Probably too much for younger kids.
An offbeat romantic comedy about a silver-painted street performer and the soft spoken zoo worker who falls for him.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsBelow par
70% on Rotten Tomatoes, 43 on Metacritic
- AudiencesSolid
6.5 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$7K worldwide; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 35K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Lee Kirk
- Jenna FischerJanice
- Chris MessinaTim
- Topher GraceDoug
- Malin AkermanJill
- Lucy PunchPauline
- Rich SommerBrian
- Bob OdenkirkMark
- Travis SchuldtHal Baker
- Joshua AmirHal Baker's Associate
- Ella AndersonDaughter