Synopsis
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.
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Cast
- Andrew ScottDavin
- Hugh O'ConorFionnan
- Peter McDonaldThe Machine
- Brian GleesonSimon
- Michael LeggeLittle Kevin
- Andrew BennettBig Kevin
- Amy HubermanRuth
- Marcella PlunkettUli
- Justine MitchellLinda
- Amy De BhrúnRachel
Recommendations
- 63
RogerEbert.com
At its best not in its scenes of men acting like children or the beats that feel more written than organic but in its most believable scenes of joyful, male friendship in between the broad humor and melodrama. I just wish there were more of them. - 60
The Guardian
One or two set pieces don't quite have the requisite heft, yet the movie clicks whenever co-writer/director John Butler stops to admire the scenery. - 60
The Telegraph
This modest ladcom scores rather higher on the sincerity scale, much like a best man’s speech that fluffs the jokes but semi-accidentally gets a deep sense of friendship across. - 60
Time Out London
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. - 60
Total Film
It’s impossible to hate a film where the cast is so game, but you may struggle to remember it the morning after. - 50
The Dissolve
The Bachelor Weekend plays as expected: Characters must start close, bond during their trip, have their friendship momentarily threatened, then cathartically make up right on schedule.
