10x10 (film)
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| Directed by | Suzi Ewing |
| Written by | Noel Clarke |
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| Cinematography | Aaron Reid |
| Edited by | Ian Davies |
| Music by | Christopher Holmes |
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Running time | 88 minutes |
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| Language | English |
| Box office | $68,260[1] |
10x10 is a 2018 psychological thriller film directed by Suzi Ewing. The film stars Luke Evans and Kelly Reilly.[2][3][4] It was written and produced by Noel Clarke, through his production company Unstoppable Entertainment.
Plot
[edit]The film begins with Lewis (Luke Evans), a seemingly mild-mannered man who kidnaps Cathy (Kelly Reilly), a woman with a hidden past, and imprisons her in a small, windowless 10x10 room. Cathy initially does not understand why she has been taken, but soon realizes that Lewis is harboring a personal obsession with her. He insists she must confess to something in her past, but the nature of his demand remains unclear.
As Cathy struggles to come to terms with her captivity, she begins to discover more about Lewis’s traumatic past, including the loss of a loved one that might explain his motivations. Meanwhile, Cathy also reveals bits of her own dark history, and it becomes evident that there is a deeper connection between her past and Lewis's actions.
The film unfolds in the confined space of the room, where Cathy uses her resourcefulness to survive and attempt to manipulate Lewis into revealing more. Over time, the power dynamic between the two shifts as Cathy grows more adept at understanding her captor’s vulnerabilities. She works to turn the tables, subtly manipulating the situation to her advantage.
The tension escalates as Cathy eventually confesses a part of her past, revealing that she is connected to Lewis’s trauma in an unexpected way. This revelation drives a shift in their relationship, and Cathy begins to outsmart her captor. Lewis, now visibly unstable, loses control as the emotional stakes rise.
The final confrontation occurs as Cathy, realizing that she has the upper hand, fights back. The room that was once a trap becomes the stage for their psychological and physical battle. The truth about Cathy’s involvement in the traumatic events of Lewis’s past is revealed in a shocking twist. The film culminates in a dramatic showdown, leaving both characters' fates uncertain and challenging the viewer’s perceptions of morality, justice, and revenge.
In the ambiguous ending, Cathy takes control of her destiny, leaving the final resolution open to interpretation.
Cast
[edit]- Luke Evans as Robert Lewis
- Kelly Reilly as Cathy Newland / Nathalie Ann Steven
- Noel Clarke as Dennis
- Olivia Chenery as Alana Lewis
- Skye Lucia Degruttola as Summer Lewis
- Jill Winternitz as Jen
- Jason Maza as Officer Wayland
- Stacey Hall as Officer Grey
- Norma Dixit as Alondra
Production
[edit]The film was shot at West London Film Studios, London, and in Atlanta, Georgia.
Reception
[edit]The film has generally received positive reviews from critics with 67% on Rotten Tomatoes.[5] Noel Murray of the Los Angeles Times praised the performances and twists, but questioned some storytelling choices.[6]
On July 4, 2023, the film was the number 1 watched movie on Netflix in the UK.[7]
References
[edit]- ^ "10x10 (2018)". Box Office Mojo. IMDb. 2018. Archived from the original on 29 July 2022. Retrieved 29 July 2022.
- ^ "British Council Film: 10x10". Archived from the original on 2019-02-23. Retrieved 2019-02-23.
- ^ "'10x10' Trailer Unravels the Secret Behind a Mysterious Abduction". 14 February 2018. Archived from the original on 23 February 2019. Retrieved 23 February 2019.
- ^ "10×10 Director Suzi Ewing on 'Unlikable' Female Leads". Archived from the original on 2019-02-24. Retrieved 2019-02-23.
- ^ "10x10 (2018)". Rotten Tomatoes. Fandango. Archived from the original on 2018-05-10. Retrieved 10 October 2021.
- ^ "Review: Effective thriller '10x10' features smart acting and twists". Los Angeles Times. 12 April 2018. Archived from the original on 24 February 2019. Retrieved 23 February 2019.
- ^ Warner, Sam (4 July 2023). "Yellowstone star's Kelly Reilly's thriller 10x10 is a massive hit on Netflix UK". Yahoo. Archived from the original on 9 July 2023. Retrieved 9 July 2023.
External links
[edit]- 10x10 at IMDb
- 10x10 at Rotten Tomatoes