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Jan 9, 2024 · Jake Johnson stars in and directs this comedy about a man who joins a reality TV show where he must survive being hunted by strangers. The film explores themes of isolation, connection and absurdity, but suffers from a lack of focus and humor.
Debuting director Jake Johnson acquits himself admirably with Self Reliance, a unique comedy-thriller hybrid that does a generally effective job of balancing silly and sincere. Read Critics...
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Jan 11, 2024 · Tonally wobbly and sappily simplistic — without companionship, living is impossible — “Self Reliance” sends Tommy on a flailing quest for human connection.
Mar 16, 2023 · Jake Johnson helms 'Self Reliance,' costarring Anna Kendrick, about a cantankerous man who agrees to go on a dark web reality television show.
Even if the premise’s general implausibility might irritate some viewers seeking broader answers, Self Reliance assuredly lands as a rare, truly original oddball comedy that succeeds by...
Jan 12, 2024 · Jake Johnson stars as Tommy, a down-on-his-luck Angeleno who joins a reality show where he has to survive being hunted by killers as long as he stays close to another person. The film mixes absurdist humor and existential themes, but suffers from a lack of suspense and a clumsy script.
Mar 12, 2023 · A bored man agrees to a reality show where he has to survive from hunters for 30 days, but only if he's not alone. The film explores the importance of friendship and community in a pandemic-inspired scenario.
