ComedyThriller

Self Reliance

- 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.

Release Date : 2024-01-03

Language :English

Adult : false

Status : Released

Production Company : The Lonely IslandWalcott ProductionsMRCClown Show

Production Country : United States of America

Alternative Titles :

Cast

Character Name : Tommy

Original Name : Jake Johnson

Gender : Male

Character Name : Maddy

Original Name : Anna Kendrick

Gender : Female

Character Name : Theresa

Original Name : Natalie Morales

Gender : Female

Character Name : Andy Samberg

Original Name : Andy Samberg

Gender : Male

Character Name : Amy

Original Name : Mary Holland

Gender : Female

Character Name : Mary

Original Name : Emily Hampshire

Gender : Female

Character Name : Laurie

Original Name : Nancy Lenehan

Gender : Female

Character Name : Malcolm

Original Name : Daryl J. Johnson

Gender : Male

Character Name : Becky Ann

Original Name : Miriam Flynn

Gender : Female

Character Name : 7 Foot Man

Original Name : Boban Marjanović

Gender : Male

Character Name : James / Walter

Original Name : Biff Wiff

Gender : Male

Character Name : P.A. Ninja

Original Name : Eduardo Franco

Gender : Male

Character Name : Cowboy

Original Name : Jeff Kober

Gender : Male

Character Name : Dennis Walcott

Original Name : Christopher Lloyd

Gender : Male

Character Name : Sinbad Guy

Original Name : Theo Wilson

Gender : Male

Character Name : Magnus

Original Name : Bjorn Johnson

Gender : Male

Character Name : Anders

Original Name : John Hans Tester

Gender : Male

Character Name : Roy

Original Name : Eric Edelstein

Gender : Male

Character Name : Person in Line

Original Name : Ely Henry

Gender : Male

Character Name : Singer

Original Name : Juan Carlos Jiménez

Gender : Male

Character Name : Mario

Original Name : Ilia Volok

Gender : Male

Character Name : Charlie

Original Name : GaTa

Gender : Male

Character Name : Charlie Sr.

Original Name : Steven Littles

Gender : Male

Character Name : Fake Ellen

Original Name : Tamra Brown

Gender : Female

Character Name : Dad

Original Name : John Ponzio

Gender : Male

Character Name : Lindsey

Original Name : Karen Maruyama

Gender : Female

Character Name : P.A. Ninja II

Original Name : Sky Elobar

Gender : Male

Character Name : Latina Woman

Original Name : Gloria Sandoval

Gender : Female

Character Name : Sumo Wrestler

Original Name : Makini Manu

Gender : Male

Character Name : Samurai

Original Name : Thomas Vu

Gender : Male

Character Name : Wayne Brady

Original Name : Wayne Brady

Gender : Male

Reviews

Manuel São Bento

@msbreviews

2024-01-10

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 writer - despite failing to fully capitalize on the narrative's potential - but the lack of a firm grip on the thriller elements and some tonal inconsistencies prevent the film from reaching the next level. Some humorous moments and a sweet message surrounding the importance of human connections make it a worthwhile watch for those seeking a lighthearted comedy-thriller." Rating: C+

CinemaSerf

@Geronimo1967

2024-08-11

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, but being in the close presence of someone else. Innocent civilians are his bullet-proof vest. He assumes he can rely on his family - but they think he's rather lost the plot and that means holing up for thirty days with his nearest and dearest isn't an option. He will have to get out into the real world and make friends. This, of course, leads to new experiences and puts a lot of pressure on this man who isn't really best equipped - for anything, really. What would or wouldn't we do for a life changing sum of money? That's the gist but I found the effort from Johnson just too intense. The humour was way too in your face and his acting over the top as the scenarios began to recycle themselves. There's no jeopardy at all, and it probably didn't help that I'd no idea who Andy Samberg was, either. It's a perfectly watchable vehicle for Johnson if you like your comedy predictable and loud, but otherwise it's all quickly paced but forgettable fayre.