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In 1940s Finland, a young boy named Oskari ventures into the wilderness to prove his manhood. Instead of the wild beast he expects, he discovers a crashed escape pod containing the President of the United States. As the hunters of a nefarious plot close in, Oskari and the President must work together to survive the treacherous forest and escape their pursuers.

Big Game received mixed to positive reviews from critics. Many praised its over-the-top action sequences and the chemistry between the lead actors, though some found the plot to be somewhat predictable and cliché.

• The film delivers a fun, action-packed ride with a surprising amount of heart.

• While derivative, it succeeds thanks to its earnest performances and enthusiastic embrace of its B-movie premise.

• Some critics found the plot to be too simple and lacking originality.

Google audience: Audiences generally enjoyed the film's high-octane action and the unlikely pairing of a young boy and the US President. Many found it to be an entertaining popcorn flick, though some felt it lacked depth and relied too heavily on action movie tropes.

Samuel L. Jackson agreed to star in the film after reading the script on his phone while on a plane and being immediately hooked by the premise.