An offbeat romantic comedy about a silver-painted street performer and the soft spoken zoo worker who falls for him.
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An offbeat romantic comedy about a silver-painted street performer and the soft spoken zoo worker who falls for him.
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Rated PG-13 for some sexual content and brief strong languageParents Guide:
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Country:
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EnglishRelease Date:
27 April 2012 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
Kärlek i Detroit See more »Filming Locations:
Detroit, Michigan, USABox Office
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$2,831 (USA) (4 May 2012)Gross:
$5,360 (USA) (4 May 2012)Company Credits
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Written by Kristian Dunn & Tim Fogarty
Performed by El Ten Eleven
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Jenna Fischer and the director Lee Kirk are married. See more »Goofs
When Janice's sister and brother-in-law are leaving the restaurant on the double-date, Janice's brother-in-law accidentally leaves with a dinner napkin under his coat. See more »Quotes
Tim: I think you're just... great. Because you know what's so great about you? You're real. You don't pretend like you've got it all figured out, like everyone else walking around life. You're real. You're genuine, and you notice things, too. You pay attention. Like the monkeys. I don't know. I look at you, and... I can see you. I see you. I don't know. I just think you're great.See more »
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I Like Van Halen Because My Sister Says They Are CoolWritten by Kristian Dunn & Tim Fogarty
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"It only takes just one person to make you feel special and valid and like you belong in the world." Janice (Fischer) is having a hard time finding and keeping a job not to mention trying to figure out what to do with her life. Tim (Messina) is doing what he wants to do with his life but feels unappreciated and is not making money at it. Both giving up they take jobs working at the local zoo. They strike up a quick friendship and want to develop more, but there are obstacles standing in their way. This is the definition of a sweet movie. I have never been a big fan of the typical love story movies mainly because they are so unbelievable. The "good guys" are overly good and the "bad guys" are way to horrible. While this did have a little of that this one is way more realistic and I would call this a real-life love story. This is a very sweet movie and the type of date movie that both men and women will enjoy. Overall, one of the better independent love stories I have seen. I give it an A-.