What a waste of (your) time & money! And reading the first six comments here... All are far beyond any reason and without any sense. Simply said because this is a shameless bad movie. Even with a small budget and a dusty location you first have to gather a believable cast. I rarely saw such a bad acting. My attention to watch this flick was drawn by the story but even that has been worked out poorly. It all makes watching this extremely hard. Only the helicopter views are worth watching. But as soon as conversation restarts, the boring elements are getting too heavy. Nevertheless I stayed awake till the very end, but I regret that fully.
13 Reviews
So, so bad
gottabstace3 April 2021
Just irredeemably bad. I can't believe I ignored the bad reviews and went ahead with it.. the trailer was good, but the film soon becomes ridiculous, unbelievable, and anticlimactic.
The premise is terrible, as it's based on a series of events that would just never happen, ever.
A bad attempt at a 'hangover' style thriller, I guess, because it's definitely not a horror film.
The premise is terrible, as it's based on a series of events that would just never happen, ever.
A bad attempt at a 'hangover' style thriller, I guess, because it's definitely not a horror film.
Everything about this movie
takato052426 March 2021
Was terrible, especially the way they treated the black guy. All their actions contradicted each other, and no one could act to save their lives. Directors/writers: the whole "everyone put your phone in this..." premise is overused and tired. No one in real life would do that.
Monopoly would be a better choice
rstef12 March 2023
Warning: Spoilers
First, please note that EVERY person who gave an 8, 9 or 10 star review here has only this review on their account in the last 7 years. It is therefore safe to ignore them.
As to the film, it is clearly amateur all the way. The characters are not likeable, and who wants to spend 86 minutes with 5 unlikeable guys? The writing lets them down at every turn, hinting at interesting possibilities and then not exploring them. The characters actions are really unbelievable. Case in point, why give up your cell phones when you're out in the middle of nowhere in a strange place? Who does this? And to add insult to injury, the sole character who is vaguely interesting or likeable is shot by his "friend" and falls down a hill. But he's only shot in the leg and the hill isn't that steep so why do they assume he's dead and leave him? And the end is so rushed that we get no sense of what has been pursuing them or even a decent look.
The acting is fair and the direction is not awful so I'm giving it 2 stars, but I would never want to have to sit through this twice.
As to the film, it is clearly amateur all the way. The characters are not likeable, and who wants to spend 86 minutes with 5 unlikeable guys? The writing lets them down at every turn, hinting at interesting possibilities and then not exploring them. The characters actions are really unbelievable. Case in point, why give up your cell phones when you're out in the middle of nowhere in a strange place? Who does this? And to add insult to injury, the sole character who is vaguely interesting or likeable is shot by his "friend" and falls down a hill. But he's only shot in the leg and the hill isn't that steep so why do they assume he's dead and leave him? And the end is so rushed that we get no sense of what has been pursuing them or even a decent look.
The acting is fair and the direction is not awful so I'm giving it 2 stars, but I would never want to have to sit through this twice.
Scary / Funny thriller
sophielkhorton-4445411 July 2016
Excellent film - really thrilling and funny too. If you're looking for a lads film this is definitely a good place to start (I say this as I was surprised I enjoyed it so much, not normally being a lads film sort of person). I actually think it's a bit of a genre buster - it sits between being funny and being a thriller which was pretty cool. Acting was good and some performances in particular laugh out loud funny. I was pretty spooked by the end as well! Equally thought it was brilliantly shot - the location was amazing and made me want to visit. Also, as far as bachelor parties go, this one has got to be the most epic! Well worth a watch - I'll be recommending to friends.
Loads of laughs and thrills
alexbrand-062828 July 2016
My gf watched this as she's a fan of the guy from Nashville. Thought I was in for a painful evening. But it was actually pretty good and Jack Doolan is in it and I always like him. He's bloody funny in this - best thing in it for sure - although the guy the played Roy was good too. Nice to see a movie where the guys actually feel like a bunch of real mates for once. It's set in Argentina and that made a change from stag p**s-ups in eastern Europe. Epic mountains, looked beautiful. I don't want to spoil the twist but from then on it turns into a thriller and there are some big jumps but mostly it was just a good laugh. A movie for a night in with a few beers.
A Really Thrilling Ride
skiparoo-2341710 July 2016
The story of a group of lads out for a weekend of gentlemanly entertainment.... this story was never gonna be hard to make funny!!
Superb film. Kept me on the edge of my seat though out the whole film. Great story, brilliantly acted and beautifully shot.
If your up for a roller coaster of a film packed with jokes, twists and false trails this is the one for you.
The English lads banter kept me laughing. Its great to see the actors really embody their characters.
The DOP has made Argentina look unbelievable. I wanna go!
All in all this movie is fun! Not too serious and a unique look at the lad culture in the UK.
Superb film. Kept me on the edge of my seat though out the whole film. Great story, brilliantly acted and beautifully shot.
If your up for a roller coaster of a film packed with jokes, twists and false trails this is the one for you.
The English lads banter kept me laughing. Its great to see the actors really embody their characters.
The DOP has made Argentina look unbelievable. I wanna go!
All in all this movie is fun! Not too serious and a unique look at the lad culture in the UK.
You never see anything coming!
stephcedwards10 July 2016
Such a brilliant film with superb acting and photography through out. What starts as a comedy, keeps you guessing and thinking as it twists into a darker murderous plot. You really can't predict this one - on the edge of your seat for the whole 1hr 27mins! You can tell that every second of this film has been conscientiously thought out. The cast work really well together, with dynamic performances from all. The location is very dramatic, which is paralleled brilliantly by the choice of music. In this way, from start to finish, you're really taken on a journey. It's refreshing to see such a unique twist on the whole 'bachelor party' theme. I look forward to seeing future films by this production company!
Very good movies
liupus21 July 2016
The original story of 5 friends who go on a weekend in the mountains of Argentina.
The landscape of Argentina is perfect to install the good codes of the thriller.
The staging is very realistic.
Danger is not where they expect.
All good thriller ingredients are combined : Suspense ,Humor, Fake tracks , Tensions, Traques , Manipulations .
Film highly recommended . The actors are grandiose .
Film to be watch , you will pass a good time.
The landscape of Argentina is perfect to install the good codes of the thriller.
The staging is very realistic.
Danger is not where they expect.
All good thriller ingredients are combined : Suspense ,Humor, Fake tracks , Tensions, Traques , Manipulations .
Film highly recommended . The actors are grandiose .
Film to be watch , you will pass a good time.
Awesome!
da_stikman9 July 2016
Loved it! Awesome cast! Perfect combo of thrills & laughs! Jack Doolan cracks me up! Loved the visuals as well - seen a lot of Brit flicks that just shoot in and around London - the fact they went all the way to Argentina is fantastic! Really keeps you on your toes - had no idea where it was going and that was definitely a good thing! Kept me guessing! Can't believe they got David Julyan to do the score, which is great as well. It's the dynamic between the 5 guys that I love - although I'm not much of a 'lad' I know those kinda guys and it's spot on! Beats the hell out of Severance! Perfect beer and pizza movie! Definitely recommended! *****
Very exciting, funny, gorgeous scenery!
cantonia8 July 2016
Warning: Spoilers
I loved this. Didn't know quite what to expect, but was attracted by the premise and the beautiful Andean setting. The first half is fast paced, funny, great acting and direction, and witty script. THEN comes the twist. I won't spoil it for anyone, but it's very clever and makes you reassess what kind of film you're watching...
The film looks amazing. The mountainous backdrop really adds loneliness and grandeur. The performances are great, especially from Jack Doolan, who is both hilarious and heartbreaking as Terence.
It's a very unusual film, I've never seen anything quite like it, the way it shifts playfully between genres. Edward McGown's direction is great.
Highly recommend.
The film looks amazing. The mountainous backdrop really adds loneliness and grandeur. The performances are great, especially from Jack Doolan, who is both hilarious and heartbreaking as Terence.
It's a very unusual film, I've never seen anything quite like it, the way it shifts playfully between genres. Edward McGown's direction is great.
Highly recommend.
Awesome movie full of fun and thrills!
georgina-568 July 2016
Set in the blood-red mountains of the Andes, Bachelor Games follows the story of 5 best friends from England setting off on a stag weekend to Argentina that all goes horribly wrong. I thought I might have seen this sort of film before but actually it turned out to be a really twisty movie with unexpected scares as well as some really hilarious moments between the believable characters. At it's heart it touches on the change in childhood friendships and the meaning of loyalty but told by director Ed McGown in an irreverent way. I'd say it is between the In-Betweeners and The Hills Have Eyes.
All in all, these filmmakers are onto something really exciting and I would definitely recommend for anyone looking for a fun night in.
All in all, these filmmakers are onto something really exciting and I would definitely recommend for anyone looking for a fun night in.
Great film with a great story line and stunning photography
mandmedwards9 July 2016
I was not sure what to expect .. just another film about a stag weekend ? but was surprised by just how entertaining it was with a strong story line filmed in a stunning location. Well worth watching. The story was well worked from beginning to end keeping both elements of surprise and horror as it unfolded. The scenery was stunning and some of the aerial shots really exciting (I'm not sure how a low cost indie film does this). The actors worked excellently together. Charlie Bewley and Jack Doolan were brilliant - definitely up and coming new boys and well done also to the other actors as one by they were ..... (can't give the story line away) ! and great directing from Ed McGown.
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