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Cruising Bar
Saturday, 12 p.m. The countdown has begun for four men on the make for women. Massage studios, last minute shopping, bodybuilding; our men ardently throw themselves into the ritual of appearance. It is impossible to resist the ferociously burlesque and remarkably stereotypical behavior of these characters. We will meet Gérard known as The Bull, Patrice known as The Lion, Jean-Jacques known as The Peacock and Serge known as The Earthworm. All of this is set in the clubs and bars of late night Montréal.
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Plot Summary
A young man named Timmy is shy and unsuccessful with women. He decides to try a radical approach to meet women by posing as a woman himself in a gay bar. His plan is to gain confidence and learn how to interact with women by observing them in a non-threatening environment. However, his plan takes an unexpected turn when he starts to develop feelings for another man.
Critical Reception
Cruising Bar is a Canadian independent film that received mixed to positive reviews. It was noted for its unique premise and exploration of themes related to identity, sexuality, and societal norms. While some critics found the humor and plot to be somewhat uneven, others praised its originality and the performances of its cast.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its daring and unconventional premise.
The film's exploration of gender and sexuality was seen as thought-provoking.
Some found the execution to be occasionally clumsy, but appreciated the effort.
Google audience: Audience reception is not widely available for this independent film, making it difficult to summarize specific likes or dislikes.
Fun Fact
The film was primarily self-funded and independently produced by director Michael T. Thiessen, who also stars in the lead role.
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