Sam Raimi’s send help is a ‘Wild’ survival thriller that features Rachel McAdams in her action era, which is a first for her too. The film balances tension and humor and understands that sometimes the most intense thrills come from watching two mismatched people endure the same impossible situation.

The story centers on Linda, played by Rachel McAdams, an undervalued employee who survives a plane crash during a corporate trip, but finds herself stranded on a remote island with her boss, Bradley (played by Dylan O’Brien). What is unfolding is not just a battle against nature, but a gradual unraveling of power, authority and long-standing resentments.

McAdams brings a natural honesty to Linda as she explores her most complex role yet. For someone who has earned a reputation as a Hollywood sweetheart with her emotional honesty notebook And FinallyLinda is an antihero in every way. She gets into the character with emotional clarity, making her both relatable and quietly impressive. This is his darkest role, one that fluctuates and simmers beneath his almost hesitant first impression.

The film cleverly depicts Linda’s survival instincts. His love for reality shows survivor (She even auditioned for it) Never feels like an insignificant detail. Instead, it turns out to be a wise narrative choice, one that reinforces his preparedness and mental resilience. McAdams makes this transition feel natural.

Meanwhile, Bradley has been written without the safety net of a redemption arc. Dylan O’Brien plays him as an entitled, superficial man whose ego doesn’t quench even when comfort and control are taken away. Yet O’Brien imbues Bradley with such unique humor and glimpses of vulnerability that he becomes strangely compelling. It’s hard to like him, but it’s even harder to hate him completely.

The film’s strongest theme lies in its treatment of nature. In the wild, the hierarchy collapses. The titles mean nothing. Survival doesn’t care about corporate power structures, or friends in power, or inflated egos. Nature provides everything needed to endure, but only to those who are willing to adapt. The contradiction between Bradley’s entitlement and Linda’s ability to adapt becomes increasingly acute.

The island’s locations are stunning and unforgiving in equal measure, adding scale and tension to the narrative. The chemistry and camaraderie between McAdams and O’Brien drives the film, and also makes its quieter moments charming. There’s some bitterness to it, but it’s in line with expectations of the genre and never feels excessive.

send help Succeeds because it understands people as much as it understands risk. It’s tense, funny, and quietly contemplative, using survival as a lens to explore the limits of power, outrage, and personal transformation.

send help Now in Indian theatres.