Review of 10 (1979) by Ryne W — 28 Sep 2008
Lessons 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.
This review of 10 (1979) was written by Ryne W on 28 Sep 2008.
10 has generally received mixed reviews.
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