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 required to truly leave a mark on Jake Johnson's feature directorial debut. Good work as an actor - Anna Kendrick steals the show, though - decent showcase of his strengths as a…
Surviving is all about the company you keep.
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.
Top Cast
Jake Johnson
Tommy
Anna Kendrick
Maddy
Natalie Morales
Theresa
Andy Samberg
Andy Samberg
Mary Holland
Amy
Emily Hampshire
Mary
Nancy Lenehan
Laurie
Daryl J. Johnson
Malcolm
Miriam Flynn
Becky Ann
Boban Marjanović
7 Foot Man
Biff Wiff
James / Walter
Eduardo Franco
P.A. Ninja
Jeff Kober
Cowboy
Christopher Lloyd
Dennis Walcott
Theo Wilson
Sinbad Guy
Bjorn Johnson
Magnus
Reviews
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 a deadly game for a month. In order to take the prize, he must find a way to stay alive for whilst various hunters try to kill him. His only guarantee of safety is not a church,…
FAQ about Self Reliance
What is Self Reliance about?
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…
When was Self Reliance released?
Self Reliance was released in 2024.
What genres does Self Reliance belong to?
Self Reliance is categorised as Comedy, Thriller.
Who stars in Self Reliance?
The cast of Self Reliance includes Jake Johnson, Anna Kendrick, Natalie Morales, Andy Samberg, Mary Holland.