This is a quirky, low-budget movie shot in south L. A. areas, including adjacent to the Carson refinery I used to work at occasionally. Morgan Freeman plays himself, after four years of inactivity is thinking about accepting a role in a new movie. To research his prospective role he gets a ride and is dropped off at a small grocery story to observe what goes on.
The only one who seems competent is Paz Vega who is operating the "10 items or less" checkout line. As the story unfolds the title takes on another significance, they discuss "10 items or less" of likes and dislikes about their lives. Freeman gets stranded when his ride fails to return, Vega has a job interview and isn't sure she is prepared. So Freeman works with her on confidence and their trip to the interview location becomes a short road trip of sorts.
This is a good role for Freeman because he plays a different version of himself, sillier and more playful but still full of wisdom. The end reminded me a lot of "Lost in Translation" because after bonding, at the end they realize they may well never see each other again.
Fun, entertaining movie. My wife and I watched it at home on Prime streaming movies.
The only one who seems competent is Paz Vega who is operating the "10 items or less" checkout line. As the story unfolds the title takes on another significance, they discuss "10 items or less" of likes and dislikes about their lives. Freeman gets stranded when his ride fails to return, Vega has a job interview and isn't sure she is prepared. So Freeman works with her on confidence and their trip to the interview location becomes a short road trip of sorts.
This is a good role for Freeman because he plays a different version of himself, sillier and more playful but still full of wisdom. The end reminded me a lot of "Lost in Translation" because after bonding, at the end they realize they may well never see each other again.
Fun, entertaining movie. My wife and I watched it at home on Prime streaming movies.