
Forty-two year old famed composer and playwright George Webber (Dudley Moore) is going through a midlife crisis. He is seriously dating thirty-eight year old actress and singer Samantha Taylor (Dame Julie Andrews), who he loves, although he admits their connection is more intellectual than it is emotional. She, in turn, loves him, despite barely tolerating his often infantile behavior. This behavior includes spying on a neighbor's sexual encounters with a wide array of women,... (Full plot summary below)
Enjoy FREE movies and series with your Prime (USA) subscription or when you start a 30-day free trial!
Links compiled using automated software. Availability of offers subject to change / might be region specific / out of date.
Forty-two year old famed composer and playwright George Webber (Dudley Moore) is going through a midlife crisis. He is seriously dating thirty-eight year old actress and singer Samantha Taylor (Dame Julie Andrews), who he loves, although he admits their connection is more intellectual than it is emotional. She, in turn, loves him, despite barely tolerating his often infantile behavior. This behavior includes spying on a neighbor's sexual encounters with a wide array of women, this spying about which the neighbor knows, as he does it himself. Driving one day, George spots a young woman who he believes is the most beautiful creature he's ever seen - an "eleven" on a scale of ten, tens which he didn't believe existed before her. Beyond the fact that she is probably half his age, a problem with George's infatuation is that she is just off to her own wedding. George and Sam's relationship takes a hit with an argument which is further exacerbated by a series of misunderstandings. As such, George decides to pursue the woman of his dreams with all of his energy. He learns her name is Jenny Miles, now married Jenny Hanley (Bo Derek), and he is able to follow her to a Mexican resort where she and her husband David Hanley (Sam J. Jones) are honeymooning. In his pursuit of Jenny, his encounter with a lonely woman named Mary Lewis (Dee Wallace), who is vacationing at the resort, and his discussions with his gay lyricist Hugh (Robert Webber) concerning his relationship with his much younger trophy husband Larry (Walter George Alton), George may come to a clearer picture of what he is doing in Mexico, and how he truly feels about Sam.
Leave your thoughts about 10.
| EmanuelLevy.ComEmanuel LevyThis passable but not great Blake Edwards picture became known for the huge impact that the beautiful Bo Derek had on hairstyle; Bo's stardom was shortlived, though. |
| Washington PostGary ArnoldA sporadically funny, marginally interesting fiasco that might have evolved into a memorable romantic comedy. |
| Mountain Xpress (Asheville, NC)Ken HankeIt was a big hit. I have never understood why. |
| Groucho ReviewsPeter Canavese10's tossed-off quality keeps it from greatness, but it also distinguishes it from the great mass of contemporary comedies smoothed to a shiny, edgeless formula. [Blu-ray] |
| Movie MetropolisJohn J. PuccioDudley Moore is periodically funny, Julie Andrews is mostly charming, and Bo Derek is always gorgeous. |
| Spirituality and PracticeFrederic and Mary Ann Brussat"10" explores sexual yearning in a drama that is both funny and right on target with its depiction of the yearnings of men. |
| User ReviewMohammad PBlake Edwards Master Piece !!! Awesome :)) |
| User ReviewBellaRay ?awesome movie ... sexy ... funny ... love her hair ... great body to |
| User ReviewRyne WLessons are learned in the morals of love and companionship when lust and fear of death enter the picture. 42, the year of most midlife crisis' for womanizing successful men. George Weber, played very funny by Dudley Moore is seeking a return to youth by pursuing a fantasy woman. The question that goes out is; who is the real 10? Bo Derek's exotic look is mesmerizing while Julie Andrew's character is a a sexy career woman who has a tough demeanor. What do men in their midlife want? To feel young and desired by beautiful young girls. The predicaments George Weber gets himself in during his pursuit are hilarious. When he continuously slips down the hill outside his LA hills home with a swollen dental issue it's difficult not to bust. The film touches on the Free Wheeling Hedonist ways of many Californians and finds solace in a more structure relationship. Bo Derek says: " I don't know what your problem is but I don't think you are going to solve it by trying to solve mine and I don't think I have problem" To which Dudley Moore replies: "That's your problem." It's a pivotal moment of recognizing reality verses fantasy. The film recognizes that Men are weak and give into lust one too many times. It is a growing experience. Men are afraid to grow up. When does the fun stop. 10 is funny, witty, and sexy. Bo Derek is captivating but dull. Julie Andrews is sexy. The gay undertones are well touched upon. Surprisingly fun.....It is a surprise they have not made 10, The Man...where a woman learns that pursuing a fantasy can sometimes be a reality learning lesson. |
| User ReviewPrivate Ugeorge webber gives midlife crisis a name. i love this film |