teresiamccaskin

Rarely does a film explore the intersection of morality and survival with such precision. The dynamic between the desperate man and the ad director is explosive, each scene charged with tension and uncertainty. What starts as a simple hostage situation transforms into a heart-wrenching journey where both characters are pushed to their limits. The ending will leave you reeling, and the questions raised about ethics, marketing, and the human condition linger long after the credits roll. This film masterfully captures the lengths to which people will go when faced with their mortality. The terminally ill man's desperation is heart-wrenching, and his relationship with the ad director is fraught with tension, mistrust, and reluctant understanding. The film's exploration of how we value life-and at what cost-makes it much more than a standard thriller. Some parts drag a bit, but the emotional weight carries it through to a satisfying, albeit unsettling, conclusion.