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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.
A down-on-his-luck man accepts a reality show offer where he must survive for 30 days against other contestants trying to kill him, with the catch that if he's killed, his family inherits a fortune. He soon realizes that the only way to survive is to embrace the chaos and turn the hunters into the hunted.
Self Reliance received mixed to positive reviews. Critics praised its inventive premise and Jake Johnson's dual role as director and star, finding the blend of comedy and suspense engaging. However, some noted that the film occasionally struggled to balance its tonal shifts and that the execution didn't always live up to its ambitious concept.
An original and amusing concept with a funnier-than-expected execution.
Jake Johnson delivers a charming performance and a solid directorial debut.
The film's blend of dark comedy and action is ambitious but sometimes uneven.
Google audience: Audiences generally enjoyed the film's unique premise and humorous moments, with many appreciating Jake Johnson's creative vision. Some viewers found the plot predictable or the action sequences less impactful than anticipated.
The film's premise was inspired by a real-life experience of co-writer and director Jake Johnson, who felt a similar sense of paranoia and being watched in Los Angeles.
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I did quite like the premiss here, but the joke really did start to wear a bit thin after half an hour. "Tommy" (Jake Johnson) is invited to a secret meeting with two men who offer him the chance of winning $1 million if only he can survive...
FULL SPOILER-FREE REVIEW @ https://www.firstshowing.net/2024/review-jake-johnsons-new-comedy-self-reliance-plays-it-too-safe/ "Self Reliance possesses an intriguing premise but ultimately plays it too safe. More audacity and bite were re...
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