11.07.2012

the giant mechanical man

 
the year: 2012
 
the genre: romedy
 
 
the cast: Jenna Fischer (Janice); Chris Messina (Tim); Malin Akerman (Jill); Rich Sommer (Brian); Topher Grace (Doug); Lucy Punch (Pauline) 
 
 
the plot: Janice is out of work, living with her well-intentioned but overbearing sister Jill, and struggling to build a fulfilling life for herself. Tim is a street performer whose unique talents as a "living statue" don't exactly pay the bills.  When they both get a job at the local zoo, their connection begins to blossom.  Meantime, Jill pushes Janice to date the deluded, smarmy, self-help author, Doug Duncan.  Will Jill's meddling ways threaten to undermine Janice's first real shot at love?
 
 
 
extra bonus points: if you don't want to punch Doug after 30 seconds.
 
 
listen for: "I once had a wool sweater. It was really itchy. I almost wore it when I was flying to London in first class for a book signing. I'm an author."
 
 
 
don't miss: when Janice goes postal on the guy who pokes the monkeys. 
 
 
also listen for: “It only takes one person to make you feel special and valid and feel like you belong.
 
 

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