Invited into a limo by renowned actor Andy Samberg, Tommy Walcott’s mundane existence transforms into an exhilarating adventure. Offered an opportunity to win a million dollars in a clandestine dark web reality TV show, he faces 30 days of survival against global assassins. The twist? He must remain in the company of others to avoid being killed, prompting him to assemble an unconventional team for protection. The film also stars Anna Kendrick, Andy Samberg, Christopher Lloyd, and Wayne Brady.
Renowned for his humor, Jake Johnson, known for his role as Nick Miller in the FOX sitcom New Girl, has ventured into diverse projects and now he makes his directorial debut, with Self Reliance, where he serves as the writer, director, and star. This time Johnson surprises us with a blend of heartfelt storytelling and a touch of surrealism. The film marks a hilarious start for this new filmmaker career and gives us a lighter version of David Fincher’s The Game.
While Tommy’s family don’t quite fall for his predicament, he must enlist others to help him stay alive in their company, leading him down a wild goose chase of problems, near death moments and new friends. Self Reliance is a perfect mix of comedy, intense thrills and characters that you relate to. Jake Johnson’s directorial debut does not disappoint and we are ready to see more of his work behind the screens!
Self Reliance hits streaming on Friday, January 12th, 2024.