Critics had this to say:
“… The well-chosen cast brings a note of sincerity to the humour that makes their characters’ collective epiphany near the end all the more gratifying.”
-Bob Clark, Calgary Herald
“ This comedy has many wonderful moments that are frankly hilarious...we laugh: and that’s what counts."
-Aleksi K. Lepage, La Presse, Montreal
“ …a sweet story with a flash of slapstick at the climax...cute and touching.”
-Jim Slotek, Toronto Sun
Randall, Andy and Robin – all modern men for whom “hunting and gathering” means looking in the produce section of a grocery store – head north from Seattle to Lone Pine for a “soul exploring” weekend in the woods. Each of them, however, has vastly different expectations and agendas for the weekend. When their guide Stewart turns out to be in need of some guidance himself, they find themselves lost deep in the woods. And without any food or shelter, the hike begins to take on a deeper meaning as they argue, cope with life-threatening dangers, and are stalked by man and beast as they start to come to terms with their blind spots, bald spots and deeply hidden fears.
THE WILD GUYS is a comedy, but the essence of humor lies in the absolute sincerity of each of the characters. They are middle-aged, heterosexual men who are confused by where life has taken them and are in need of some answers... any answers.
The weekend where nothing goes right becomes the weekend that changes everything.
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