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The Stag

They're about to get in touch with their masculine side!

2013 · 1h 34m Comedy
Directed by John Butler

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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.

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81%
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Fresh

Formulaic but effective comedy survives a performance that first threatens to overwhelm it.

John DeFore, Hollywood Reporter
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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