Self Reliance (2023) (original) (raw)
Given the opportunity to participate in a life or death reality game show, one man discovers there's a lot to live for.
Given the opportunity to participate in a life or death reality game show, one man discovers there's a lot to live for. (less)
Director: Jake Johnson
Writer: Jake Johnson
Starring: Jake Johnson, Anna Kendrick, Andy Samberg, Christopher Lloyd, Mary Holland, Biff Wiff
Producer: Ali Bell
Review by Brian Orndorf, January 9, 2024
8 / 10
Jake Johnson, who made a name for himself as an actor on the television show �New Girl,� makes his feature-length directorial debut with �Self Reliance.� In fact, he�s in creative control with the project, also writing the movie, co-producing it, and taking the starring role. And what does Johnson want to do with the opportunity? He elects to make a comedy about a man facing his own mortality, using this reality to deal with most of his personal issues. It�s not a particularly original dramatic plan, but �Self Reliance� twists formula, adding a manhunt premise for a game show to help intensify ...read more...
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