Good Luck, Have Fun, Don't Die

Good Luck, Have Fun, Don’t Die

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Overview

A 'Man from the Future' arrives at an LA diner where he must recruit the precise combination of disgruntled patrons to join him on a one-night quest to save the world from the terminal threat of a rogue artificial intelligence.

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GOOD LUCK, HAVE FUN, DON'T DIE | Teaser Trailer | February 13 - Only in Theaters

Cast

Director:

Gore Verbinski

Writer:

Matthew Robinson

Release Date:

2026-02-13

Run Time:

134m

Tagline:

Time is running out. Are you ready to join the revolution?

Genres:

Action Comedy Science Fiction

Financials and Popularity

Budget: 20,000,000.00$

Revenue: 9,755,038.00$

Vote Average: 6.9/10

Vote Count: 434 Votes

Movie Popularity: 15.2004

Spoken Languages: English

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- 28 April 2026 at 9:26 pm

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⭐ Insomniacs Rating: 8/10 THE SUMMARY At a classic Los Angeles diner, a scruffy, wild-eyed man (Sam Rockwell) arrives claiming he’s a time traveler from a sunless, AI-ravaged future. He’s on a mission to stop a technological singularity before it starts, but he needs a very specific combination of diner patrons to pull it off. He recruits a motley crew: a grieving mother (Juno Temple), a birthday party princess (Haley Lu Richardson), and two high school teachers (Michael Peña and Zazie Beetz). Together, they embark on a chaotic, six-block trek through L.A. to find the "father of AI"—who turns out to be a nine-year-old boy. It’s a race against time, "pig-masked" mercenaries, and a world where the line between reality and an AI simulation is becoming dangerously thin. THE PROS Sam Rockwell is in top form here; he carries the film with that perfect blend of manic energy and sincere desperation that only he can pull off. Director Gore Verbinski makes a triumphant return, ditching the CGI bloat of his later 'Pirates' films for a punchy, creative style that feels like 'Black Mirror' with a sense of humor. The "flashback" segments for each character are quality, using different visual styles to explore their individual traumas and tech-fears. Haley Lu Richardson is a standout, bringing a funny, quirky lightness to the group. It’s an 8/10 because it manages to be a sincere critique of our current AI obsession without being a "head-scratcher" or getting too preachy. The action sequences—especially the chase with the pig-masked bandits—are epic status and visually inventive. THE CONS It earns an 8/10 because the "simulation vs. reality" plot threads can get a bit tangled in the final act, leading to a conclusion that might feel a bit quality-deficient for those wanting a straightforward ending. The pacing in the middle, while the group is debating the morality of their mission, can feel slightly sluggish compared to the high-energy opening in the diner. It misses a 9/10 mark because some of the "AI slop" monsters in the finale look a bit like a damp squib compared to the stellar practical effects used elsewhere. At 134 minutes, it’s a long sit for a sci-fi comedy, and some of the darker subplots—like the robotic clone son—don't get quite enough room to breathe. THE VERDICT An 8/10. A good movie and highly recommended for fans of 'everything everywhere' style multiversal madness. It’s a winner for Rockwell’s performance and Verbinski’s imaginative direction. Go and watch it for the diner monologue—it’s quality cinema. INSOMNIAC TRIVIA • Choreographed Chaos: During the production, Sam Rockwell and Haley Lu Richardson reportedly spent hours practicing a specific dance sequence that was largely improvised. The crew loved the chemistry so much that they expanded the scene to serve as a pivotal bonding moment for the group.• Pirate Easter Egg: Composer Geoff Zanelli, who worked on the 'Pirates of the Caribbean' franchise, snuck in a subtle musical riff during the Malibu chase that sounds identical to a theme from 'Dead Man's Chest'—a quality nod to Verbinski’s blockbuster roots.• Crowded Diner: To make the opening scene feel sincere, Verbinski filmed at a real Norms diner in Los Angeles. Instead of using traditional extras, he filled the background with actual long-time patrons of the diner to capture a more authentic, lived-in atmosphere. THE VIBE Like a neon-lit fever dream in a 24-hour diner. It smells like cheap coffee, ozone, and old grease.

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GOOD LUCK, HAVE FUN, DON'T DIE | Teaser Trailer | February 13 - Only in Theaters

Cast

Haley Lu Richardson

Georgia Goodman

Artie Wilkinson-Hunt

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Insomniacs Reviews
- 28 April 2026 at 10:26 PM

⭐ Insomniacs Rating: 8/10
THE SUMMARY
At a classic Los Angeles diner, a scruffy, wild-eyed man (Sam Rockwell) arrives claiming he’s a time traveler from a sunless, AI-ravaged future. He’s on a mission to stop a technological singularity before it starts, but he needs a very specific combination of diner patrons to pull it off. He recruits a motley crew: a grieving mother (Juno Temple), a birthday party princess (Haley Lu Richardson), and two high school teachers (Michael Peña and Zazie Beetz). Together, they embark on a chaotic, six-block trek through L.A. to find the “father of AI”—who turns out to be a nine-year-old boy. It’s a race against time, “pig-masked” mercenaries, and a world where the line between reality and an AI simulation is becoming dangerously thin.
THE PROS
Sam Rockwell is in top form here; he carries the film with that perfect blend of manic energy and sincere desperation that only he can pull off. Director Gore Verbinski makes a triumphant return, ditching the CGI bloat of his later ‘Pirates’ films for a punchy, creative style that feels like ‘Black Mirror’ with a sense of humor. The “flashback” segments for each character are quality, using different visual styles to explore their individual traumas and tech-fears. Haley Lu Richardson is a standout, bringing a funny, quirky lightness to the group. It’s an 8/10 because it manages to be a sincere critique of our current AI obsession without being a “head-scratcher” or getting too preachy. The action sequences—especially the chase with the pig-masked bandits—are epic status and visually inventive.
THE CONS
It earns an 8/10 because the “simulation vs. reality” plot threads can get a bit tangled in the final act, leading to a conclusion that might feel a bit quality-deficient for those wanting a straightforward ending. The pacing in the middle, while the group is debating the morality of their mission, can feel slightly sluggish compared to the high-energy opening in the diner. It misses a 9/10 mark because some of the “AI slop” monsters in the finale look a bit like a damp squib compared to the stellar practical effects used elsewhere. At 134 minutes, it’s a long sit for a sci-fi comedy, and some of the darker subplots—like the robotic clone son—don’t get quite enough room to breathe.
THE VERDICT
An 8/10. A good movie and highly recommended for fans of ‘everything everywhere’ style multiversal madness. It’s a winner for Rockwell’s performance and Verbinski’s imaginative direction. Go and watch it for the diner monologue—it’s quality cinema.
INSOMNIAC TRIVIA
• Choreographed Chaos: During the production, Sam Rockwell and Haley Lu Richardson reportedly spent hours practicing a specific dance sequence that was largely improvised. The crew loved the chemistry so much that they expanded the scene to serve as a pivotal bonding moment for the group.
• Pirate Easter Egg: Composer Geoff Zanelli, who worked on the ‘Pirates of the Caribbean’ franchise, snuck in a subtle musical riff during the Malibu chase that sounds identical to a theme from ‘Dead Man’s Chest’—a quality nod to Verbinski’s blockbuster roots.
• Crowded Diner: To make the opening scene feel sincere, Verbinski filmed at a real Norms diner in Los Angeles. Instead of using traditional extras, he filled the background with actual long-time patrons of the diner to capture a more authentic, lived-in atmosphere.
THE VIBE
Like a neon-lit fever dream in a 24-hour diner. It smells like cheap coffee, ozone, and old grease.

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