Wuchak RELEASED IN 2006 and written & directed by Brad Silberling, "10 Items or Less" is a drama about an aged has-been actor (Morgan Freeman) who researches for an indie gig after a four-year dry spell. He meets a spitfire checkout clerk named Scarlet (Paz Vega) at a supermarket in a Latino community of Los Angeles. Impressed by the young woman, he decides to help her while psyching-up for the role. The plot is obviously borrowed from 2003's "Lost in Translation." To key you off, the girl is named after Scarlett Johansson. But don't let that keep you from seeing this minor gem because the characters are very different, plus other nuances. For instance, Morgan's character (simply called "Him" in the cast list) reflects the "joy of living" (joie de vivre) as opposed to Bill Murray's amusing curmudgeon in "Lost in Translation." Moreover, "10 Items" is less melancholy; and the girl isn't naïve and overly sweet like Charlotte (Johansson) in "Lost." It's a small film, with the end credits rolling a mere ten minutes after the hour mark, and so it lacks the depth of "Lost" and isn't as moving (at least as far as pulling your romantic heartstrings), but it's more heartwarming and overall inspiring. THE MOVIE RUNS 1 hour 21 minutes and was shot in Brentwood, Los Angeles, and nearby Carson (to the south). GRADE: A-

Dee TheProducer On The Ignorance Equation's "Quick Draw" weekend it's an episode so easy to listen to even a Caveman can do it! This week from Quick Draw, Jail Bait, 10 Items or less and Love Club, the original Geico Caveman- The Super Talented and Funny Comedian John Lehr returns to talk about Comedy, Politics, Life, Love and Everythng in between! Tons of fun with John Lehr- one of the nicest, most humble guys in the business! If you missed Friday Night Drunken Trivia, we had Deputy Eli Brocias, aka Nick Brown! Also, Cecily McMillan stops in with an "Occupy Update". So tune in Sunday for all the Western-Style Comedy we can Giddy-Up into your Pioneering Ear Holes! http://tobtr.com/s/7314713

kai ringler It is rare these days to find a movie like this one,, you really can't classify this movie as anything,, maybe romantic comedy, but even that's a stretch, An out of work actor for 4 years, hits the road in search of his next project,, he goes there for scouting purposes to a local supermarket,, he will be playing the manager, he presumes,, so there he meets a girl in the 10 items or less line,, the cashier,, and he is very smitten with her,, so after her shift,, they get together and talk, and take a road trip together,, sharing their personal stories,, she tells him that she's tired of her deadbeat cheating husband, and she needs to get a better job,, so he helps her prepare for the job interview,, they have lunch together,, and so on and so forth,, there are some light comedic moments,, Morgan Freeman plays himself in the movie,, but the shining star was Paz Vega,, very pretty lady,, the two are perfectly matched in the movie,, must watch for the true movie fan that wants something of the beaten path..

bebekaela This movie was absolutely wonderful. It was simple, easy, and unique. I had decided to watch it when I woke up, and for some reason, although I found nothing else appealing, this movie at first glance appealed to me. It was a great film; it showed that the simplest of people from different backgrounds and different personalities can be friends. It's touching. The simplicity of the movie kept me watching. Morgan Freeman and Paz Vega are a great pair in this movie! The movie touches sensitive points and at the same time puts some comedy in it. I think everyone should see it. I would recommend it to anyone. I absolutely love this movie.