Year: 2009
Runtime: 105 min
Language: English
Director: Bob Gosse
Invited to his friend’s bachelor party, Tucker Max finds himself caught in a web of deception when a lie he tells lands his friend in a difficult situation. Subsequently banned from the wedding, Tucker must then find a way to rectify the problem and repair the damage he has caused, leading to unexpected consequences and a quest for redemption.
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Two police officers respond to a report of a domestic disturbance, with concerns arising of potential animal cruelty. Neighbors have reported distressing sounds akin to an animal in pain. When the officers force their way into the apartment, they stumble upon Tucker Max, portrayed by Matt Czuchry, engaged in a very intimate act with a girl. The girl is vocalizing her pleasure loudly, leading the officers to mistakenly assume Tucker is assaulting her and they intervene forcefully. The truth quickly unfolds, revealing that the girl is deaf and unaware of how loud she sounds.
The following day, Tucker arrives at his college where he catches up with his friend Dan, played by Geoff Stults, in their law class. Dan is set to get married soon, and Tucker is tasked with organizing his bachelor party alongside their mutual friend Drew. Tucker amusingly recounts the incident with the cops to Dan, who jokingly points out that Tucker is now just “one disabled person away from a Helen Keller.” Their humorous banter continues until the professor calls out Tucker for his lack of attention, prompting Tucker to bravely share his predicament with the class, claiming that he was, in fact, recounting how he slept with a deaf girl. The ensuing debate with the professor regarding legal protections for individuals with dwarfism leaves Tucker unfazed as he playfully pivots to plans about a midget stripper he had helped previously.
Meanwhile, Drew, played by Jesse Bradford, is depicted as somewhat detached, playing “Halo” in his gamer chair when Tucker gives him a call. The dark cloud of Drew’s recent breakup still lingers, and despite his reluctance, Tucker persuades him to join the bachelor party festivities ahead.
At a local dive bar, Tucker employs his notorious charm as he spots a waitress, flirting daringly and reverting to his crude antics. When Dan arrives, Tucker pushes the boundaries further, insisting they change their bachelor party destination to a strip club a few hours away. Though Dan hesitates, the allure of Tucker’s pitch convinces both him and Drew to embark on this escapade.
As the trio travels to the strip club, tension builds when Dan is caught in a series of misunderstandings with his fiancée Kristy. While they initially attempt to conceal their blatant lies, they inevitably find themselves in ever-deepening trouble. The antics escalate at the strip club where Tucker’s relentless behavior lands him in absurd situations, culminating in Dan’s comical drunken mishaps, particularly when he accidentally elbows a stripper in the nose.
Drew’s unexpected connection with a stripper named Lara develops amidst the chaos, showcasing moments of vulnerability when he bonds with her young son, Jack. Their night spirals into an outlandish blend of debauchery and misadventures that leave them tangled in a web of unintended consequences.
As the wild bachelor party proves to be more than they bargained for, Tucker and his friends grapple with the ramifications of their actions leading up to Dan’s wedding, which looms just a week away. Tucker’s vain attempts to apologize clash with Dan’s feelings, sending them into a whirlwind of conflict and reconciliation, peppered with comedic yet poignant moments that touch on friendship, loyalty, and the chaos surrounding love and relationships.
In a twist of fate, Tucker’s wild night results in him sitting on his “own shit,” serving as a metaphor for the long-standing bond he shares with Dan. The wedding day arrives, marked by Tucker’s unfiltered speech that hilariously reflects upon their escapades. As the ice between them melts, they bounce into joy, leaving behind the chaos where they started - and perhaps ushering in a new chapter of friendship forged in the fires of their ridiculous, yet memorable adventures.
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