10 Items or Less

September. 11,2006      R
Rating:
6.5
Trailer Synopsis Cast

An actor who is considering the role of a supermarket manager arrives at a grocery store on the outskirts of Los Angeles to do some field research. He subsequently becomes stranded, without a car or cell phone, and accepts a ride home with Scarlet, a cashier who is about to interview for a new job. The actor rediscovers the essence of his craft while helping Scarlet gain the confidence she needs to change her life.

Morgan Freeman as  'Him'
Paz Vega as  Scarlet
Jonah Hill as  Packy
Bobby Cannavale as  Bobby
Anne Dudek as  Lorraine
Jennifer Echols as  Tracey with an 'E'
Leonardo Nam as  Kid at Target
Kumar Pallana as  Lee
Jim Parsons as  Receptionist
Hector Atreyu Ruiz as  Gangbanger in Lowrider

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Reviews

Stellead
2006/09/11

Don't listen to the Hype. It's awful

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Odelecol
2006/09/12

Pretty good movie overall. First half was nothing special but it got better as it went along.

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Arianna Moses
2006/09/13

Let me be very fair here, this is not the best movie in my opinion. But, this movie is fun, it has purpose and is very enjoyable to watch.

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Justina
2006/09/14

The film never slows down or bores, plunging from one harrowing sequence to the next.

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kalibeans
2006/09/15

If you are an adrenaline junkie, action film lover, this is not for you. If you enjoy good story-telling and a funny, make you happy film - take the time, you will love it. Just a day in the life of two very opposite people who meet by chance and have a very wonderful day together, each learning a little about the others different world. I've watched this film about 5-6 times now - it always leaves me feeling warm and happy and thankful that in our world of monster budget blockbusters some actors are still willing to take the time to just tell a good simple story that entertains. Very disappointed that it is not available to stream anywhere yet, but I have purchased it and I'm glad it's a part of my permanent library now. For Big Bang Theory fans there is a short but fun cameo by Jim Parsons. Available on Amazon for a very reasonable price - it's worth it. I would say totally family friendly, but there is some language. Other than a few curse words here and there (not frequent or throughout) it is absolutely appropriate for ages 12 and up (and I'm a fairly straight-laced parent).

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kai ringler
2006/09/16

It is rare these days to find a movie like this one,, you really can't classify this movie as anything,, maybe romantic comedy, but even that's a stretch, An out of work actor for 4 years, hits the road in search of his next project,, he goes there for scouting purposes to a local supermarket,, he will be playing the manager, he presumes,, so there he meets a girl in the 10 items or less line,, the cashier,, and he is very smitten with her,, so after her shift,, they get together and talk, and take a road trip together,, sharing their personal stories,, she tells him that she's tired of her deadbeat cheating husband, and she needs to get a better job,, so he helps her prepare for the job interview,, they have lunch together,, and so on and so forth,, there are some light comedic moments,, Morgan Freeman plays himself in the movie,, but the shining star was Paz Vega,, very pretty lady,, the two are perfectly matched in the movie,, must watch for the true movie fan that wants something of the beaten path..

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Desertman84
2006/09/17

Morgan Freeman plays a well-known actor, who hasn't accepted a role in four years, that is considering a film project. The cousin of the director drives him to Archie's Ranch Market,and drops him off to do a little research. He's fascinated by one of the checkers, Scarlet played by the gorgeous Paz Vega, a young woman from Spain with a preternatural ability to ring up items at the cash register at the 10 Items Or Less lane.The actor chats her up, and when her shift ends, he asks for a ride. Thus begins the movie,10 Items Or Less - a modern day Two For The Road minus the love story. In the course of the movie, he helps her prepare for a job interview.He teaches her to have self-confidence and in the process,he learns to commit from her. The themes of human connection and communication is explored in the story. The film is great as both Freeman and Vega were honest in their portrayal and have shown great chemistry together.Freeman is as usual always good while Vega needs to improve on her delivery of lines as she evokes less emotion due to her difficulty in speaking English.Overall,the communication and exchange of ideas between two characters - the actor and Scarlet - is practically the whole movie.Although many may find this film boring,I still would enjoy these types of films that provides people a view on how two people of different background can help instill change on one another. A 10 and not less should definitely be the rating of this film.

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MartianOctocretr5
2006/09/18

This is a splendidly done simplistic film that explores a theme, and gives each viewer something different that they take from it. The premise is simple: an unnamed celebrity actor (Morgan Freeman) decides to research for an upcoming role by visiting a store and watching people. He takes particular interest in the cashier at the "10 Items or Less" lane (Paz Vega), who he finds an amiable, strong, and curious presence.Both actors play off each other brilliantly and bring solid dimension to characters in what is a character study. Not a conventional character study; they each represent entire worlds. The cashier's life is mired in a harsh and frustrating "real world," while the actor is so enmeshed in his fantasy existence that he can't do simple tasks like remember phone numbers. He readily admits he's putting on a face when he talks to people, and the whole point of researching real people shows he's not one of them.But not only is the actor inspired by real people for his work; we see the reverse process as well. Several characters recognize "Him," and make reference to how he has inspired them with his movie roles.The cashier's favorite song "Al Pasar la Barca," about how a girl refuses to hide behind beauty and prefers instead to pay (ie: do honest work) for boat passage, couldn't have been chosen better. It parallels with the Vega character, the only store employee with any brains or ambition, who is willing to work hard to succeed. (That's quite an aspiration, for somebody who looks like Paz Vega.) It's an odd little film, probably made on a shoestring. If you don't mind slow pacing and a "talky" approach, this film will entertain. The characters are perfectly contrasted, and the effective acting makes them endearing. A nice watch.

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