Self Reliance, a 2024 American comedy thriller, marks Jake Johnson's impressive debut as a director, writer, and actor. The film takes an interesting premise and injects it with humour, thrills, and unexpected turns, making for an entertaining watch.
The story follows Tommy Walcott, played by Jake Johnson, a middle-aged man leading a dull and monotonous life. However, things take a bizarre turn when he receives an invitation to participate in a dark web reality game, offering a chance to win $1 million. The catch? Assassins from around the world will try to kill him for 30 days, but only when he's alone. Determined to survive, Tommy embarks on a quest to convince friends, family, and strangers to stay with him 24/7.
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