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A Costly Choice
Selena (Sarah Arabic) is married to Eric (Isiah Maxwell). But one day, Selena has a chance encounter with a delivery woman, Katie (Lily LaBeau), and sparks fly. Selena realizes that she's not straight, and this leads to a secret affair with Katie. But things get serious and Selena decides she wants to divorce Eric since it's not fair to any of them. When Eric returns home, Selena gives him the divorce papers. She has Katie by her side, revealing that she's been having an affair, and Eric gets upset. Betrayed, he refuses to sign the divorce papers. The two women beg him to reconsider, and that's when he gets a sinister idea: he'll sign the papers IF the new happy couple lets him fuck them both.
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Plot Summary
In a near-future society where every action has a quantifiable 'cost' assigned by a global AI, a grieving father uncovers a conspiracy that threatens to exploit this system for devastating ends. He must race against time to expose the truth and find a way to reclaim his family's future before the AI's judgment becomes irreversible.
Critical Reception
As 'A Costly Choice' is a future release, critical reception and audience scores are not yet available. However, the premise suggests a thought-provoking exploration of technology's ethical implications and the human spirit's resilience against overwhelming systems.
What Reviewers Say
Anticipated for its high-concept premise and potential for intense suspense.
Reviews are expected to focus on the film's philosophical questions about control and freedom.
Potential for strong performances if the cast lives up to the material.
Google audience: Audience anticipation for 'A Costly Choice' is high, with viewers expressing excitement about a timely narrative that delves into the societal impact of advanced artificial intelligence and the moral dilemmas it presents. Discussions are expected to center on the film's potential to be both a thrilling narrative and a cautionary tale.
Awards & Accolades
None notable (Future Release)
Fun Fact
The conceptual framework for the 'cost' system in the film was reportedly inspired by early economic theories on behavioral economics and the perceived societal costs of individual choices.
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