Review of The Giant Mechanical Man (2012) by Simon D — 20 Jul 2013

Fantastic indie movie about being lost and finding that one person who brings it all together.

This review of The Giant Mechanical Man (2012) was written by Simon D on 20 Jul 2013.

The Giant Mechanical Man has generally received mixed reviews.

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