Nitro_(film)

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Nitro (film)

2007 Canadian film

Nitro is a Canadian action drama film, directed by Alain DesRochers which was released in 2007.[1] The film stars Guillaume Lemay-Thivierge as Max, a former drag racer who is forced to return to his criminal past when his girlfriend (Myriam Tallard) requires a heart transplant. The film also stars Lucie Laurier as Morgane, a female drag racer who assists Max in his quest to locate a suitable organ for his girlfriend's surgery.[2]

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The film opened in theatres on June 29, 2007. Despite showing only in Quebec theatres at that point, it was so popular in its opening weekend that it ranked fifth at the Canadian box office.[3]

A sequel film, Nitro Rush, was released in 2016.[4]

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References

  1. [1]
    Charles-Henri Ramond, "Nitro – Film d’Alain Desrochers". Films du Québec, May 2, 2009.
  2. [2]
    Matthew Hays, "Nitro explodes at the box office". The Globe and Mail, July 16, 2007.
  3. [3]
    Bruce DeMara, "Quebec film beats U.S. blockbusters; Action flick ranked fifth in Canada, beats Ratatouille, Die Hard 4 at Quebec box office". Toronto Star, July 6, 2007.
  4. [4]
    Brendan Kelly, "Movie review: Nitro Rush has action highs but the hangover is painful". Montreal Gazette, August 30, 2016.
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    "Genie Awards in brief". The Daily Gleaner, March 3, 2008.
  6. [6]
    Anabelle Nicoud, "Les 3 p’tits cochons mène la course aux Jutra". La Presse, February 6, 2008.


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