Self Reliance Afdah fearlessly embraces its own silliness and complete ridiculousness. Tommy's overwhelming reliance on others and his unwillingness to progress make both his family and the audience doubt if he is actually being pursued by assassins. The movie's premise is so unconventional that it's easy to get swept up in the story, regardless of its direction. And what an extraordinary journey it is! Tommy clumsily navigates the challenges of a reality show on the dark web, and Johnson's comedic rambling effortlessly adds to his character's circumstances.