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Gaz Bar Blues (2003)

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Director Louis Belanger follows up his debut feature Post Mortem with this introspective, low key, working-class comedy drama concerning relationships, responsibility, and father-son bonding. Affectionately referred to as "The Boss" by his friends, Mr. Brochu (Serge Theriault) has been running the full-service Champlain gas station with the help of his family for the past 15 years. Though his wife is long gone and he is beginning to suffer the effects of Parkinson's disease, he maintains the

Unrated, 1 hr. 55 min.

Drama, Comedy

Directed By: Louis B�langer

On DVD: Apr 27, 2004

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Critic Reviews for Gaz Bar Blues

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A small gem.

February 12, 2004 Full Review Source: Globe and Mail

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Ray Conlogue

Globe and Mail

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There isn't much of a story to Gaz Bar Blues, but there's a wealth of understanding of the human condition.

February 11, 2004 Full Review Source: Toronto Star

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Peter Howell

Toronto Star

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It cares enough about its creations to forgive a multitude of sins.

September 2, 2004 Full Review Source: Film Freak Central

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Walter Chaw

Film Freak Central

Despite the small canvas, Gaz Bar Blues manages to take on the universe.

February 11, 2004 Full Review Source: Jam! Movies

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Liz Braun

Jam! Movies

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Pretty good french/canadian film. Draggy in some parts, but overall satisfying.

May 20, 2007

Wu Chouin

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Simple, yet effective. Couple of holes here and there though. Look, I'll get it out of the way: This is probably Miike's most messed up movie I've seen. Yup. Even worse than Ichi. The main problem is, it's incredibely BORING in the middle. Very well nearly put me to sleep. That being said, the last part is downright

May 28, 2010