10 stories, each inspired by one of the 10 commandments.10 stories, each inspired by one of the 10 commandments.10 stories, each inspired by one of the 10 commandments.
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4.9/10
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Edmund Genest
- Governor Beaumont Hutchinsas Governor Beaumont Hutchins
- (as Edmond Genest)
Michael Paul
- Harlan Swallowas Harlan Swallow
- (as Michael Ziegfeld)
- Director
- Writers
- All cast & crew
- See more cast details at IMDbPro
Storyline
Did you know
- TriviaWinona Ryder signed on to the film without reading the script because she was a fan of David Wain's work on Wet Hot American Summer (2001).
- GoofsDr. Glenn Ritchie (Ken Marino) left a pair of scissors inside one of his patients.
- Quotes
Paul Mardino: Let me ask you something. Do you give the guys that deliver your CAT scan a tip?
Ray Johnson: I usually throw 'em five bucks so they can grab some lunch.
Paul Mardino: Five bucks? Where are you going to get lunch for five bucks?
Ray Johnson: McDownalds. Boouurger King... Woundy's.
Paul Mardino: I love it. Little changes to the names of the most famous fast food chains.
Ray Johnson: That's right.
Paul Mardino: I really do love it, Ray.
Ray Johnson: Thanks.
- SoundtracksThe Ten Theme
Written by Adam Moreno (as A. Morenoff) & K. Harris
Produced by Adam Moreno (as Mr. Blue) and Young Michael K.
Performed by Adam Moreno (as Mr. Blue)
Top review
Written in Stone
(Mild Spoilers)
Okay, David Wain's "The Ten" isn't attempting to redefine the genre of sketch comedy or satire, nor does it pass judgement on the religious iconography it uses as a template. It merely cheekily plays with the idea of the commandments in a smutty and more often than not, unique way. What I think the strongest part of this film is, is its pre-occupation with the perverse and how one can play that out on screen. The repetition of the Spanish word for vagina, Winona Ryder's hysterical relationship with that dummy, Oliver Platt's "Arnie" impression, Liev Schreiber's cat scan machines and the untimely death of hundreds of children, are all irreverent and interesting approaches to the lessons or moral codes of the ten commandments. Whilst some are better executed than others, I particularly appreciated the astute connection between the "Adultery" segment and Woody Allen's films. The use of the stamp jazz soundtrack as the camera moves down a busy New York street, the inclusion of Dianne Weist as a needy wife, and the self-indulgence of our two infidels all really hit the mark. Even their dialogue seems to be mocking Allen's neurotic adulterous characters. Which, as a Woody Allen fan, I really got into.
If for anything else, one should give "The Ten" a go for its wonderful utilisation of well- known actors for comedy. They seem to really be holding absolutely nothing back, and that is actually a thrilling experience to watch. Particularly the work of Winona Ryder, whose drive off into the sunset with no hands on her steering wheel, crying and laughing like a lunatic whilst sitting next to her lover, a wooden dummy, got me so giggly I couldn't breathe.
Okay, David Wain's "The Ten" isn't attempting to redefine the genre of sketch comedy or satire, nor does it pass judgement on the religious iconography it uses as a template. It merely cheekily plays with the idea of the commandments in a smutty and more often than not, unique way. What I think the strongest part of this film is, is its pre-occupation with the perverse and how one can play that out on screen. The repetition of the Spanish word for vagina, Winona Ryder's hysterical relationship with that dummy, Oliver Platt's "Arnie" impression, Liev Schreiber's cat scan machines and the untimely death of hundreds of children, are all irreverent and interesting approaches to the lessons or moral codes of the ten commandments. Whilst some are better executed than others, I particularly appreciated the astute connection between the "Adultery" segment and Woody Allen's films. The use of the stamp jazz soundtrack as the camera moves down a busy New York street, the inclusion of Dianne Weist as a needy wife, and the self-indulgence of our two infidels all really hit the mark. Even their dialogue seems to be mocking Allen's neurotic adulterous characters. Which, as a Woody Allen fan, I really got into.
If for anything else, one should give "The Ten" a go for its wonderful utilisation of well- known actors for comedy. They seem to really be holding absolutely nothing back, and that is actually a thrilling experience to watch. Particularly the work of Winona Ryder, whose drive off into the sunset with no hands on her steering wheel, crying and laughing like a lunatic whilst sitting next to her lover, a wooden dummy, got me so giggly I couldn't breathe.
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- reality_bites70
- Jan 15, 2008
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- Los diez locos mandamientos
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- Budget
- $5,250,000 (estimated)
- Gross US & Canada
- $769,726
- Opening weekend US & Canada
- $121,374
- Aug 5, 2007
- Gross worldwide
- $785,528
- Runtime1 hour 36 minutes
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- Aspect ratio
- 1.85 : 1
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