Fresh
Formulaic but effective comedy survives a performance that first threatens to overwhelm it.
John DeFore, Hollywood Reporter
The Stag
They're about to get in touch with their masculine side!
2013 · 1h 34m
Comedy
Directed by
John Butler
Overview
At his fiancée’s urging, a very modern Irish groom-to-be reluctantly agrees to a stag weekend with his friends, camping in the western wilderness of Ireland. Much to their chagrin, these modern men are joined by the brother of the bride, a crazy, unpredictable alpha male known as “The Machine”, and an explosive Id to their collective Ego. The Machine is a force of nature, and under his leadership, the men—stripped of modern comfort, convenience and, finally, clothing—must begin their journey into the wild.
Director and cast
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Top critics, in their words
81%
Tomatometer
Fresh
Though formulaic and cartoonish, this feel-good comedy... is the sort of harmless entertainment that fuels inactive evenings in front of the tube and helps pass the time on long flights.
Jay Weissberg, Variety
Fresh
The Stag is formulaic and schmaltzy, and its endless 'gay' jokes jar with its warm-hearted message - but it coasts along on an undeniable likeability.
Kathryn Bromwich, Time Out
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