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Good Luck, Have Fun, Don’t Die 4K UHD Review

Sam Rockwell. ‘Nuff said.

Written by Matthew Robinson, “Good Luck, Have Fun, Don’t Die” is a sci-fi comedy. The story revolves around a nameless man who shows up at Norms diner in L.A. to address everyone. He claims he is from an apocalyptic future and needs volunteers to save it. He’s done this many times before as he has the ability to reset time whenever the mission goes south. He manages to convince a few individuals including teachers Mark and Janet, Susan (a grieving mother), Scott (an Uber driver), and Ingrid (a lonely woman allergic to electronics). The man from the future reveals the bleak future was caused by a 9 year old boy who created AI and started the singularity. The man’s goal is to inject a security measure via a USB Drive before the singularity can ever occur. That’s easier said than done as their mission is fraught with peril.

After a 9 year break, director Gore Verbinski (best known for the first 3 Pirates of the Caribbean films and “The Ring”) returns with an original that plays like a cross between “Black Mirror” and “Groundhog Day.” It’s quirky, it’s strange, it’s violent, and it’s very timely with its warnings about AI and technological dependence. There’s a lot to admire about this ambitious effort, but it doesn’t quite come together in the end. The story certainly hooks you from the start and you are left wondering where it’s all going. Alas, the exposition filled story gets a bit overstuffed and lost along the way as the film races to its climax which goes a bit off the rails. With that said, it’s still absolutely worth a gander and is commendable for its attention to character.

Speaking of characters, the real reason to watch the movie is Sam Rockwell. Had he not starred in this, I’m not sure the movie would work at all. He’s that good. He makes this eccentric, talkative, oddball character come to life. Is he a madman? Is a hero? Is he telling the truth? Rockwell makes you want to know more about the character and gets you invested in the film as a whole. Rockwell finds himself in good company here with a rather stacked cast that includes Haley Lu Richardson, Zazie Beetz, Juno Temple, Asim Chaudhry and Michael Peña. Everyone has their moment to be sure, but Haley Lu Richardson is the clear standout. Her arc is just as vital as Rockwell’s.

Video/Audio:

Presentation: 2.39:1 2160p. Grade: A

Audio Track: Dolby Atmos. Grade: A

Extras include a Digital copy, Blu-ray copy, and a featurette titled “The Making Of Good Luck, Have Fun, Don’t Die” with interviews and behind-the-scenes footage.

May 5, 2026 - Posted by nicklyons1 | 4K UHD Review | Good Luck Have Fun Don't Die, Good Luck Have Fun Don't Die 4K UHD Review, Gore Verbinski, Haley Lu Richardson, Sam Rockwell, Sci-Fi Comedy