# The Giant Mechanical Man (2012)

> A reserved zoo worker discovers an unexpected emotional spark with a silver-painted street performer in a tender, eccentric romantic comedy.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/68039

## Facts

- Runtime: 94 min
- Genres: Comedy, Drama, Romance
- Director: Lee Kirk
- Cast: Jenna Fischer, Chris Messina, Topher Grace, Malin Akerman, Lucy Punch, Rich Sommer, Bob Odenkirk, Travis Schuldt
- TMDB rating: 6.4/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1769363/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: mild
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: none
- Mood: quirky, sincere, warm, date night, lazy sunday

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