Themes: Unlikely Friendships, Class Differences, Culture Clash
Main Cast: Morgan Freeman, Paz Vega, Bobby Cannavale, Anne Dudek, Jennifer Echols
Release Year: 2006
Country: US
Run Time: 81 minutes
MPAA Rating: R
Plot
A aging Hollywood icon whose fear of failure has smouldered his once-luminous star strikes up an unlikely friendship with an acid tongued checkout clerk while researching his latest role in City of Angels and Moonlight Mile director Brad Siberling's intimate drama. Crippled by his own, all-consuming fears, the man who was once Hollywood's hottest icon (Morgan Freeman) is forced to consider a role in a low-budget independent after a series of more lucrative prospects wither away on the vine. When his driver abandons him during a trip to Carson to research his upcoming role, the one-time showbiz supernova strikes up a lively conversation with Scarlet (Paz Vega), the outspoken check-out girl at a Latino community market. Now, stuck on his own far from Brentwood, the actor must rely upon the kindness of a common stranger to help him get back on his feet. ~ Jason Buchanan, All Movie Guide
10 Items or Less is a 2006Americancomedy-drama written and directed by Brad Silberling. The film stars Morgan Freeman and Paz Vega. 10 Items or Less was the first film in history to be legally released for download through the Internet while it was still in theaters. ClickStar, founded by Morgan Freeman, made the film available digitally on December 15, 2006, fourteen days after it made its theatrical debut. This event was highlighted by the American Film Institute in their AFI Awards 2006 "Moments of Significance".[1] The film was shot in 15 days.[2]
The film centers on two strangers, an actor preparing for an upcoming role and a cashier. Through circumstance, the two end up driving around Los Angeles together while having a number of conversations about life and exploring the differences and similarities between their worlds.
Freeman and Vega presenting the film in Madrid, Spain
Box office
The film was released in only fifteen theaters, taking in just over $40,000 in its first weekend. The total box office take was more than $185,000.[4]
Critics
Critical reaction to the film was mixed, with general praise for the work of the two main actors. The film has had a 61% approval rating based on 59 reviews collected by Rotten Tomatoes.[5]
