Very early, in the most unconvincing line of the film, she is compelled to tell George, “I think the last two years have been rather good.” It’s impossible not to watch Julie Andrews in this film and conclude, “She can do a lot better.” A bedroom argument over the term “broad” is insufferable. Arnold’s review notes, “Sam is required to deliver glib, profane dialogue that sounds peculiarly disconcerting coming out of Andrews’ mouth and general photogenic essence.” Indeed, this beloved matinee heroine is reduced to a nag, unable to straighten George out and relegated to waiting for him to come around on his own. According to TCM, “10” proved “a significant film” for Andrews, “demonstrating that she could pull off a sexy role in an adult comedy.” The “sexy” part is debatable. Moore.”Ĭlearly the film does not belong to Julie Andrews, who is actually its biggest star.
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Roger Ebert, in a 4-star review, also ignores the seminal moment and claims “The central treasure in the film is the performance by Dudley Moore.” The same goes for The New York Times’ Vincent Canby, who praises the comedy and believes “The movie belongs very much to Mr. The Washington Post’s Gary Arnold, in his skeptical 1979 review, does not even mention the famous scene. Perhaps he just didn’t know what he had.Īpparently, neither did the critics. Introducing Jenny to viewers this way is a curious decision by Edwards, who opts to give us several looks at her before finally playing his trump card. Indeed, that is how we meet Derek in “10” - as the bride-to-be Jenny, at a stop sign in a car, only her face visible. Incredibly, it’s an earlier scene, with far more clothing, that was the inspiration for “10.” Edwards is said to have noticed at a stop sign in Brussels a bride in the next car en route to her wedding he entertained the notion of a male fantasizing about her and pursuing her. This scene enters the category of unforgettable because of two little enhancements: slow motion and cornrows. Many other films show women in bathing suits. Edwards enlists several more poses before a dream, or fantasy interpretation, takes shape.
We are briefly teased as George and Jenny make eye contact, point apparently made. With barely a hint, “10” uncorks not just one of the most famous scenes in movie history but perhaps the single most famous scene in movie history, a crowning symbol of pop culture and, paired with the film’s devastating title, the relevance of cinema.Īt 80 minutes into the film, the vision of 22-year-old Bo Derek running across a beach almost seems to happen accidentally. That is the understanding of Blake Edwards’ “10” and specifically the lead character, George Webber, who at 42 is tired of his spectacular career, tired of his girlfriend and even growing tired of his frisky Beverly Hills neighbors.Īpparently, success fatigue can produce the most remarkable of daydreams. Numerous films, probably most famously “Back to the Future,” take a stab at straightening out these notions: We’re all meant for our time.Īnother of life’s tricks is that a wealthy, healthy and famous Hollywood composer actually can be bored and unhappy. One is that kids often wish they are adults and adults often wish they were kids. Blake Edwards tries his best to make a 7, ends up with a pop culture ‘10’
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