Kwik Stop

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Kwik Stop

Released Apr 21, 2001

1h 51m

Romance

Comedy

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An aspiring actor (Michael Gilio) questions his planned move to California after he meets a beautiful woman (Lara Phillips) at a convenience store.

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Roger Ebert

Chicago Sun-Times

Blindsides us with unexpected humor and sadness, and is one of the unsung treasures of recent independent filmmaking.

Rated: 3.5/4

Oct 11, 2002

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John Petrakis

Chicago Tribune

This is the debut feature for Columbia College graduate Gilio, and it shows great promise.

Rated: 2.5/4

Oct 10, 2002

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Film Threat

Rated: 3/5

Dec 6, 2005

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Merle Bertrand

Film Threat

By turns infuriating, charming, wistful and annoying, Kwik Stop winds up a touching, if frustrating film.

Rated: 3/5

Dec 8, 2002

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Jon Popick

Planet S Magazine

Gilio does some interesting things with his direction, but his strength comes in his very believable scripted dialogue and his acting

Rated: 6/10

May 31, 2002

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Jackie H

If you love a movie about love & relationships.? Well, I am not sure if this is it.. However, it's absolutely weird and if felt so right.. P.S. I love you Ruthie..

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

03/30/24

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Audience Member

I received this movie as a Netflix DVD, it was next in my queue. It kept my interest and I couldn't guess the plot or the outcome. There is very good character development, there is lots of time to get to know each person. Overall, it is a story of people trying to find their own way.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

01/26/23

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i enjoyed the story and the odd adventure the characters have ha...it only gets better as it goes on..its deep and funny.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

02/09/23

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Audience Member

It's a good movie, and Gilio is definitely talented given that he wrote, directed, and did a great job starring in it.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

02/07/23

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Audience Member

i liked this one will watch it again and tell my friends to check it out

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

02/05/23

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when the film works (i.e. rich komenich's performance as emil) it's fantastic but where it falters, such as annie's decision to help dee dee, a decision no one would even consider let alone opt for, it's borderline moronic. but on the whole it's a decent film about characters that desperately want to leave where they are but never actually get to going.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

01/12/23

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Synopsis

An aspiring actor (Michael Gilio) questions his planned move to California after he meets a beautiful woman (Lara Phillips) at a convenience store.

Director: Michael Gilio
Producer: Rachel Tenner
Screenwriter: Michael Gilio
Distributor: RKO Radio Pictures
Production Co: RKO Pictures
Genre: Romance, Comedy
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Apr 21, 2001, Original
Release Date (Streaming): Nov 10, 2015
Runtime: 1h 51m

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