The Ten

I find the term "genius" to be overused to the point of meaninglessness, but after experiencing the comic extravagansa that is "The Ten" that is the term that begs to be used.I've had in my life of watching movies only a handful of times where the lights come up afterward and I feel like I've had an out-of-body experience: laughing so hard I'm in tears, taken for a ride to comic heights as I was in the hands of these master filmmakers.The film is divided into ten stories, loosely based on each of the Ten Commandments. This clever device serves perfectly, as every style fully explores its premise and style without overstaying its welcome, leaving you wanting just a little bit more, then we're onto the next. But the Ten Commandments theme informs all the stories, and various characters and jokes brilliantly overlap and reappear.The movie is held together by the endlessly appealing Paul Rudd ("Knocked Up"), who plays a sort of MC, trying as he might to present the ten stories, only to be distracted by tumultuous personal life, involving his wife (Famke Janssen in a startling wonderful comic turn) and a younger woman (Jessica Alba, stealing scenes as the perky Liz Anne Blazer).The interstitial segments with Mr. Rudd would alone be worth the price of admission, but there are dozens of scenes that will go down in our collective memories as classic moments in movie comedy, executed by a veritable who's who of top movie and comedy stars, including Adam Brody, Bobby Cannavale, Rob Corddry, Kerri Kenney-Silver, Ken Marino, A. D. Miles, Gretchen Mol, Oliver Platt, Paul Rudd, Winona Ryder, Liev Schreiber, Ron Silver, Jason Sudeikis, Justin Theroux, Joe Lo Truglio, Mather Zickel, Michael Ziegfeld and more. To explain more of the plot(s) would ruin the often surprising and shocking fun, so I shall restrain myself.Kudos also to the fine craft of the film, from the expansive music score by Shudder to Think's Craig Wedren (of whom I've been a fan for a long time), and to the lush cinematography and production design. As a dessert of sorts, the movie ends with a rousing musical finale that rivals Stanley Donen in his prime.Pound for pound, The Ten is the most satisfying, entertaining night I've spent at the movies all year -- and that's saying a lot in a year that brought us top entries from the Cohen Brothers, P. T. Anderson, among others. I'll say it here: The Ten beats them all. If it doesn't sweep the Oscars, then the fix is in.Truly the only disapointment was that there wasn't more of The Ten when it was done. This is grandly rectified by the deluxe DVD release coming on January 15th. There's a hilarious commentary track by the filmmakers and Mr. Rudd, including a wry counterpoint from the director's very funny parents. Also a generous selection of entertaining and informative behind-the-scenes, interviews, outtakes, bloopers, and alternate cuts.If you don't go out and buy The Ten on DVD the day it comes out (Jan 15), you're completely nuts and should have your head examined. It is without exageration, quite literally the best movie ever made.(Full disclosure: I served as a producer, actor, screenwriter and director for this film.)-DAVID WAIN

I sympathize with the critics who say The Ten is a little bit drawn out and blah blah blah. But the fact is, if you're the type of person to enjoy this film in the first place then you're going to love it and want as much out of it as you can get (since at this point, David Wain isn't able to release a new film every 5 months like some other popular comedic teams of the day...thank god for Wainy Days! ([...])) On the other hand, if you are the type of person to enjoy this film, you might have the same reaction as a good friend of mine who called me immediately and said "I think this is the best movie ever made." I'm GRATEFUL that this film is a TAD drawn out because these guys are my favourite comedians and filmakers out there, the more I can get the better!I'm a massive fan of Wet Hot American Summer and Stella so the anticipation that I had built up for this film was huge, and it did not dissapoint me. I'd admit that the jokes maybe aren't as constant as I found them to be in WHAS, but there are still tons and tons of them and they are all truly brilliant. Some of the one-liners alone will be worth the price of ordering it right now. David Wain and Ken Marino really push some boundaries here, and with a cast like this, the result is so special. Their ability to take things so far is truly unique, and I think it may go over a few people's heads. I don't understand why a film like this isn't given the publicity it needs to make the impact that it can.Sometimes I feel the subtleties Wain uses in his directing are lost on viewers who only pick up on the more extreme gags. But if you can really hone in on all the different facets that make his style so unique, you'll begin to see just how many levels he's capable of working with to generate a film that stands up to any other comedy, classic or otherwise. There's something for everyone but you need to give the film your attention span and your imagination.Incase David or Ken read these: the joke about the guy being stuck under the rocks being given a chance to become a star is so amazing. Also, digging a little deeper into Flack's collection (Greatest Hits - Track 2), so so wonderful. Thankyou for these types of jokes...I just can't find them anywhere else!This is the kind of film that needs help from the people who love it, so if you love it, write another review telling everyone it's awesome. The world needs to the see The Ten!

I have seen The Ten several times and it gets better with each viewing. It is a welcome relief from the tired formulaic comedies the studios have been generating. The Ten is not just funny, but is an anti-formula movie that recalls the absurdist humor of Monty Python, as well as of course Wet Hot American Summer. I have read mixed reviews by critics in the press, and I think that just like Wet Hot, most critics have overlooked the originality and fresh humor of The Ten. It is ironic that the critics, who are supposed to be more in the know about these things, actually could not appreciate this movie because it defies the conventions and formulas of studio comedies. If anything, it should be the critics that are on the front lines of recognizing originality. But as with David Wain's Wet Hot American Summer, The Ten will become a comedy classic as viewers see and appreciate the movie on DVD. My wife and I fist saw the film at Sundance, and then at several other festivals since, and we find ourselves quoting the film each and every day. I get more jokes at every viewing, as they range from over the top slapstick to very subtle. Highly recommend this movie - you will not be disappointed!

For some reason been having trouble with this movie. Have ordered it twice now and both copies did not work on dvd or blue ray players. Not exactly sure why this is happening so be aware. Was able to return with no issues.

This seller sells faulty DVD’s. The disc could not be read by my DVD player.

Great Funny DVD :-)

One of my all-time faves!!

今回の作品も、笑いあり、感動あり、感心あり、不思議ありの、すばらしい作品でした。「プラン９ってどんな人たち？」「どのくらい面白いの？」という疑問を持ってる人、また、そうでない人、とにかくたくさんの人に見ていただきたい作品です♪

This is a take on the 10 commandments. The intention is humour. It doesn't quite make it.

Love it very funny