Slow pace in the most part of the movie.

Watch something else. There are very few redeeming qualities to this film.

Great story, amazing characters, superb action, enthralling cinematography. Yes, this is something I am glad I spent money on.

This is a small, humorous movie in some ways, but it has a huge heart. What a nice experience.

I liked the two leads, genuine, warm performances, especially the dad.It was poorly filmed, very dark and shadowy at times, I so hate squinting at the screen.And the two leads with beards didn't help matters.BUT, the film took a long time to get to where it was going.Which was literally nowhere but a one night stand.Yes, it was tender. But there was absolutely no development of the characters' relationship. Unless you include that old cliché of the bad script shortfall featuring a couple silently laughing and laughing together over stuff the audience is never privy to.Odd unsatisfying effort. Like a sundae full of imitation ingredients.3 out of 10

Among the most engaging and satisfying gay films I have seen! Reminiscent of my all-time favorite "Weekend" in its ability to draw you in and leave you wanting more. Yes, the pace is slow, the location is rural Texas and the film received scant buzz. So what? This gem allows us to spend skillfully nuanced moments. Hats off to the director, can't wait to see his other films. He was co-writer as well. The two leads give remarkable performances. I wanted to see at least another hour to find out what happen(ed) next. Kudos to the other actors, who benefit from empathetic writing and realistic (and appealing) dialog. Spread the word about Pit Stop. I'm looking forward to seeing it again.

I thought it was extremely refreshing to see a movie where the love protagonists meet towards the end of the piece. It had beautiful shots, great music, strong performances and memorable moments. In addition, it's universal, and speaks to all kinds of love.However, I do agree some parts required necessary trimming.There are scenes where time is needed and welcomed, where the subtleties of the performance flourish and the power of the moment requires it. To mind come the dance between Gabe and Shannon, the adoration and contemplation during Gabe's and Ernie's first night together, the awkwardness of Shannon's date, Ernie's longing for love and a way out while staring in the kitchen.But there are other scenes - especially some that were there exclusively for poetic beauty and others where the characters are not going through any particular emotional moment - that could have been trimmed to a third or fourth of their duration. Doing so would have provided a good balance and showcased the higher points better.I could appreciate the movie greatly, but the rest of my party was unfortunately waiting for it to be over. There was no way I could convince them of the movie's merits due to their relentless - but fair - impatience.

Pit Stop is a wonderful new film from director Yen Tan. It is the story of two mid-thirtyish gay men, Gabe and Ernesto, living separate but not totally dissimilar low key working class lives in the same Texan small town. Separately each man is yearning for love and emotional fulfillment while respectively struggling with his daily life and relationships. The focus is on Gabe and Ernesto but everyone in the film is a real person with a story to tell. All are portrayed in a thoughtful and empathetic way with no one casually discarded for the sake of storytelling expediency. This is a true character study of people finding their way in life and love and one cares about what will happen to them.Gabe is divorced but trying to sustain his family for the sake of his young daughter. He has recently been rejected by a male lover who is married and now moved away. Ernesto is trying to end a two year relationship that has fallen apart and has no future. At the same time he is dutifully visiting a previous lover who lies comatose in a convalescent home following a car accident. Both men want more but their personal situations and the small town environment constrain them from being who they are and achieving the love and intimacy they long for and deserve. Both men still want to be wanted.The film is beautifully made and the ensemble cast, led by Bill Heck as Gabe and Marcus DeAnda as Ernesto, is top notch. Pit Stop is a moving film that deserves a wide audience. Fans of Tan's earlier film, Ciao, will particularly like Pit Stop.