Cost of a Soul

Just about the worst film ever ... made on a shoestring budget it seems, full of gory violence and non-Iraqi action ! It used to be Vietnam a few decades ago , but things have moved on it seems.

What a wasted and pointless effort in the name of art (?) ...

All of the actors were great. I had never seen the two key actors (the soldiers returning from Iraq) before and I thought they were great and perfect choice for the movie. The other actors (family members and bad guys) were also very good and compelling. Somehow, I missed what was in the briefcase so maybe I'll figure it out if I watch it again.

Yes, it's a dark movie but I think it gives a look at the crises occurring in so many of our cities today - never ending violence and lost hope to get out of a vicious cycle. I found it riveting and the color tones matched the dark topic. Hoping someday people dont have to live like this.

Amazing actors in a well written story. The down side- don't go without your Dramamine. I got motion sick! First, I found myself backing up into my chair as if I were inside the actors personal bubble. The camera was at the actors shoulder, complete with all the movement nearly the entire movie. The camera shot was excessively too close and the constant panning around the room made for a dizzying, nauseous experience. I'm not one prone to motion sickness either. I understand that the desired affect was to draw the viewer into the actors, but I wish the cinematography had been different. It really would've been a great movie otherwise. If you can handle it, I recommend it on account of the outstanding acting and story line. It's a great story of how a persons power and control of their own life can be taken away. The characters are very relatable.

This was one of the most depressing movies I've ever seen. The story is totally bleak, with few breaks in the presentation. Two veterans of the Iraq war come home to a place which could be seen as ugly as the war they just left. The entire film is shot in a gray or dark light - this place has been deserted by even a little sunshine. The performances were very good. I guess that's the redeeming aspect of the film. Just about every actor did their best with such a tragic story. See it for the acting, but don't expect a great story.

This dark story Is carried by some good performances.