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Self Reliance
2024 91 min United States of America R 16+
★6.3
Comedy, Thriller
Director: Jake Johnson
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Description
When a man is offered a million dollars to play a game in which hunters try to kill him, he thinks he has found the perfect loophole: they can only attack when he’s alone. His only problem is that none of his friends or family believe the game is real. Forced to seek companionship in unexpected places, he navigates the bizarre challenge with humor, paranoia, and a surprising search for connection.
Budget:
$70M
Starring
Jake Johnson
Actor
Andy Samberg
Actor
Bjorn Johnson
Actor
Key opinion
Self Reliance features an intriguing and high-concept premise that unfortunately struggles to maintain its momentum. While the film finds some success as a lighthearted comedy-thriller, it suffers from tonal inconsistencies and a failure to fully capitalize on its narrative potential.
| Originality | The film's high-concept premise offers an initially compelling hook that draws viewers into the dark-reality game narrative. | |
| Screenplay | The screenplay fails to fully explore the narrative potential of the setup, leading to scenarios that feel repetitive and lacking in stakes. | |
| Humor | The comedy oscillates between effectively absurd humor and unsubtle, loud jokes that struggle to find a consistent tone. | |
| Acting | Jake Johnson's performance divides opinion, with some finding his intense and broad portrayal of Tommy distracting, while others appreciate his writing and contributions to the film. | |
| Direction | The thriller elements are weakly executed, failing to create genuine tension or urgency as the story progresses. |