The Cost is a tense, gripping film which keeps the viewer engrossed. The acting is excellent. The lead actors bring out reciprocal emotions of torment including empathy for the villain. The tight editing and sound track ensures concentration to the end. The characters' interactions and motivations are believable keeping it realistic. It challenges the viewer to consider ethical dilemmas and to wonder what course one would take if in such a situation. Unlike Hollywood style films with their, oh so easy, clear delineation between good and evil, this film leads to discussion and consideration. There is violence which is confronting but at no stage is it gratuitous.
Review of The Cost
