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One of the best comedies of the 1970s, Blake Edwards' ode to midlife crisis and the hazards of infidelity now plays like a valentine to that self-indulgent decade, and it's still as funny as it ever was. In the signature role of his career (along with Arthur), Dudley Moore plays a songwriter with a severe case of marital restlessness, and all it takes is a chance encounter with Bo Derek (in her screen debut) to jump-start his libido. Julie Andrews plays Moore's wife, who will only tolerate so much of her husband's desperate need to reaffirm his sexual vitality, while Moore pursues Derek to a tropical rendezvous. The action builds to the now-famous bedroom scene that sent everyone rushing to the music store for their own copy of Ravel's Boléro. Talk about a classical climax! --Jeff Shannon, Amazon.com
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Forty year-old Oscar-winning screenwriter George (Dudley Moore) attempts to combat a bout of mid-life crisis by pursuing the woman of his dreams (Bo Derek), even though he first sees her as she is making the way to her own wedding. Tracking the object of his affections to her honeymoon destination in Mexico, George makes several bumbling attempts at seduction, much to the chagrin of his long-suffering girlfriend (Julie Andrews). Blake Edwards' adult comedy was the surprise hit of 1979 and made a Hollywood star of 'Cuddly Dudley'.
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By Dave Mclean
Format:DVD
It's all too easy to look at the bottom line when thinking about Blake Edwards' '10' and to over-simplify it. Yes it is a film about mid-life crisis. Yes it does feature Dudley Moore and yes it did catapault Bo Derek to international stardom. However, what this over-simplification misses is the sheer delight this film gives if you give in to the 70s kitsch which oozes out of every frame.
From 8-track tapes to 70s swingers music, this film has a rich flavour.
Perhaps more importantly, '10' is a film about performances. Dudley Moore sat at a piano in a mexican hotel bar playing "It's Easy to Say" is mesmerizing. The fact that this was filmed live in one-take and that the tune was written by Henri Mancini should be enough to explain the quality of this film. Put Blake Edwards, Dudley Moore, a Henry Mancini tune and a piano together and you can't help but create magic.
Blake Edwards' gift is to create movies where the audience forget they are watching a movie. He relies on performance rather than cinematic trickery and the result, in the case of '10', is perhaps one of the most beautifully relaxed and easy films to watch ever created.
A pure classic to watch again and again.
See, I didn't even talk about the stunning Bo Derek...
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
By jane morgan
Format:DVD
Forgotten what an hilarious film this was and it hasnt really dated - husband and I sat and laughed our way thru it one Saturday nite.
5 of 6 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
Dudley moore is his usual funny self in this comedy about a songwriter / musician who is facing a mid life crisis.
Memorable moments include the telescope on his patio when it hits him and he falls down the bank. Seeing him try to get up again is a real belly laugh. Also Bo Derek in her classic scene running along the beach in slo mo. Dudley burning his feet on the sand is brilliant.
A haunting tune played by dudley in the bar "It's easy to say" is a superb piece of music brilliantly played by Moore.
I searched high and low for this piece of music and eventually found it in a Henry Mancini song book.
It's a fantastic piece to play on the piano.
All in all if you want to put your feet up on a wet sunday afternoon and have a laugh, get this and watch it.
Memorable moments include the telescope on his patio when it hits him and he falls down the bank. Seeing him try to get up again is a real belly laugh. Also Bo Derek in her classic scene running along the beach in slo mo. Dudley burning his feet on the sand is brilliant.
A haunting tune played by dudley in the bar "It's easy to say" is a superb piece of music brilliantly played by Moore.
I searched high and low for this piece of music and eventually found it in a Henry Mancini song book.
It's a fantastic piece to play on the piano.
All in all if you want to put your feet up on a wet sunday afternoon and have a laugh, get this and watch it.
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The iconic film "10"
I saw this film when it was first released, and I wanted to refresh my memory. I've bought copies for a friend's daughter, and some friend's who live in Spain. Read more
Published 29 days ago by Linda Simmons
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dudley great
love dudley moore, julie andrews, bo derek in this film hes a scream in it well its great go get it
Published 3 months ago by miss susan rodger
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10
A great film for a giggle starring the fab Dudley Moore!! Can anything go right for this guy, i would recommend you watch and see!!!
Published 8 months ago by Caz
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Just when you thought it was safe to go back in the water...
(THE FILM)
Director Blake Edwards delivers a story that dares to touch upon these risqué devices. Read more
Director Blake Edwards delivers a story that dares to touch upon these risqué devices. Read more
Published 13 months ago by S. F. husseiny
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Dudley at his very peak
One of my favourite all time films and definately, for me, Dudleys best film work.
He plays a 40 year old famous composer, George Webber (based on Andrew Lloyd? Read more
He plays a 40 year old famous composer, George Webber (based on Andrew Lloyd? Read more
Published 15 months ago by Jack Calder
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A Classic?
I happen to like the film endeavours of this British comedian. To some, Bo Derek looks attractive? [My dear wife buys DVDs where Mr Depp stars].
Published 16 months ago by D. Mosley
2.0 out of 5 stars
Rauncy sex comedy with uneven and ridiculous plot
Blake Edwards' 10, proved to be a surprise at the box office, at a time when he lost his main star the gifted comic Peter Sellars who had dominated his entire set of Pink Panther... Read more
Published on 1 April 2007 by I. Thomson
3.0 out of 5 stars
Hilarious Yet Ridiculous
Even the title for this film does not fit into anything. Dudley Moore's character once mentions that Bo Derek's character is an '11' on a scale from 1 to 10... Read more
Published on 24 Mar 2001
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Middle-aged crisis for Dudley Moore
Bo Derek became famous, and sales of Ravel's Bolero hit the roof when Blake Edwards' semi-biographical comedy of life made it to the screen. Read more
Published on 7 Nov 2000
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