The Ten

Name: The Ten
Genre: Comedy
Released: August 3, 2007
Duration: 96 min
Rating: 50
Cast: Paul Rudd, Winona Ryder

2007

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THINKFilm | Release Date: August 3, 2007 | R

Starring: Paul Rudd, Winona Ryder

Summary: The Ten is comprised of ten blasphemous and hysterical stories inspired by the Biblical Commandments, each told in a different style, but with characters and themes that overlap. The film is held together by a narrator who, in turn, has his own moral problems. (THINKFilm)

Director: David Wain

Genre(s): Comedy

Rating: R

Runtime: 96 min

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Owen Gleiberman

Devious and inspired enough to juice you past any weak spots. Thou shalt be amused. Read full review

Pam Grady

Fundamentalists might take umbrage, but The Ten is not so much blasphemous as it is very silly, and it lives up to the one unbendable commandment of comedy: It's funny. Read full review

Robert Wilonsky

More often than not, you'll laugh, and that's all you can hope for in what might as well be a prolonged episode of "The State," from which several of the cast and creators sprang. Read full review

Rene Rodriguez

By flaunting its own stupidity, The Ten practically dares you not to laugh at it, like a stand-up comic who sells an unfunny joke through the ferocity of his delivery. Read full review

Lou Lumenick

The funniest and arguably most envelope-pushing episode stars Winona Ryder as a newlywed who falls in love on her honeymoon - and steals the object of her lust: a ventriloquist's dummy. Read full review

James Berardinelli

There are lengthy stretches during this movie when it's deadly dull. This is the kind of film that's ideal for DVD viewing. Judicious use of the fast forward button will greatly increase The Ten's appeal. Read full review

Ty Burr

The Ten is a virtually snicker-free exercise in audience pain. It's less a movie than an endurance test. Read full review

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SidneyJ.

Aug 7, 2007

"The Ten' really is amazing. The humor really does take some getting used to but when I saw it a second time (i've seen it three times now, already) I could not stop laughing! Wain and Marino have, again, produced their own brand of comedy that is unlike any of the other crap that "The Ten' really is amazing. The humor really does take some getting used to but when I saw it a second time (i've seen it three times now, already) I could not stop laughing! Wain and Marino have, again, produced their own brand of comedy that is unlike any of the other crap that has been shoved into movie theaters for the past several years. This is a must see.… Expand

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JacquesR.

Aug 4, 2007

David Wain & Ken Marino are geniuses. It was great seeing them last Saturday night at the Nuart for the Wet Hot American Summer midnight show. Their Q & A had me rolling, but not as much as this movie did. You'd be a fool for not seeing this. These blowhard critics above who think the David Wain & Ken Marino are geniuses. It was great seeing them last Saturday night at the Nuart for the Wet Hot American Summer midnight show. Their Q & A had me rolling, but not as much as this movie did. You'd be a fool for not seeing this. These blowhard critics above who think the movie is blasphemous are completely humorless. Let them go see Hot Rod or Who's Your Caddy or whatever other benign milquetoast "comedy" is out there. I'll probably see this 3 or 4 more times, depending on how long it stays at the Landmark.… Expand

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BlancoA.

Aug 4, 2007

Hilarious sh*t. If you even remotely liked The State or Wet Hot American Summer, you'll be rolling in this thing. To the uninitiated who wants the typical comedy pap that Hollywood Studios churns out like drones, you won't like this. On the other hand, if you want something a Hilarious sh*t. If you even remotely liked The State or Wet Hot American Summer, you'll be rolling in this thing. To the uninitiated who wants the typical comedy pap that Hollywood Studios churns out like drones, you won't like this. On the other hand, if you want something a little different, a little off-color, a little dangerous, this is the ticket. I was in pain I was laughing so hard. Why not a "10"? In the true tradition of experimental humor, some of the jokes don't land squarely, but even when they don't, you'll applaud D. Wain's effort. And Gretchen Mol..... damn, kiki, she's amazing. Her segments are incredibly good, esp the bit on taking the lord's name in vain. you'll see. This is the biggest no-brainer choice of the summer. Take it from this Metacritic Advance Scout - if you've got a sense of humor, you'll love this. And that's not a goof.… Expand

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Hughie

Aug 1, 2007

Uneven, but lots of fun, especially the last segment.

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Meth-dude

Nov 3, 2018

The Ten is a ridiculously unfunny and cringe worthy movie. None of the segments are particularly funny and they are trying so hard to make the movie as offensive as possible that it gets old quite fast. Watch it if the movie sounds interesting, but I wouldn't recommend it.

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BobN.

Sep 10, 2007

It's true that there are many rape jokes in this movie. This isn't generally a problem, in fact I love rape jokes and have a few zingers I've made up myself. The problem here is that the rape jokes aren't very funny. Everyone knows that rape jokes are only funny if they It's true that there are many rape jokes in this movie. This isn't generally a problem, in fact I love rape jokes and have a few zingers I've made up myself. The problem here is that the rape jokes aren't very funny. Everyone knows that rape jokes are only funny if they involve clowns, small children, or some combination of the two. The rape jokes in this movie lacked those crucial elements, therefore rendering the jokes mirthless and at times mean-spirited. For better rape jokes check out one of the Zelda games. And don't roll your eyes at that, it's all about the subtext.… Expand

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ChrisM.

Aug 4, 2007

Too many rape jokes!

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