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.

10x10
Theatrical release poster
Directed bySuzi Ewing
Written byNoel Clarke
Produced by
  • Noel Clarke
  • Jason Maza
  • Maggie Monteith
Starring
CinematographyAaron Reid
Edited byIan Davies
Music byChristopher Holmes
Production
companies
  • Unstoppable Entertainment
  • Head Gear Films
  • Metrol Technology
  • Broadlane Films
  • Dignity Film Finance
Distributed by
Release dates
  • 13 April 2018 (2018-04-13) (United States)
  • 27 August 2018 (2018-08-27) (United Kingdom)
Running time
88 minutes
Countries
  • United Kingdom
  • United States
LanguageEnglish
Box office$68,260[1]

Premise

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The plot revolves around Lewis, a seemingly ordinary man who kidnaps a woman named Cathy. Lewis holds Cathy captive in a soundproof 10x10-foot room in his home, and the reasons behind his actions become gradually revealed as the story unfolds.

Cathy, however, is not an easy victim. Despite being confined, she fights back against her captor, turning the tables on Lewis. As the tension escalates, the film explores the psychological and physical struggle between the captor and captive, unraveling the mystery behind Lewis' motivations and Cathy's resilience. The narrative takes unexpected turns, keeping viewers on edge as they discover the truth about the characters and the reasons for their harrowing ordeal.

Cast

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Production

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The film was shot at West London Film Studios, London, and in Atlanta, Georgia.

Reception

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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

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  1. ^ "10x10 (2018)". Box Office Mojo. IMDb. 2018. Archived from the original on 29 July 2022. Retrieved 29 July 2022.
  2. ^ "British Council Film: 10x10". Archived from the original on 2019-02-23. Retrieved 2019-02-23.
  3. ^ "'10x10' Trailer Unravels the Secret Behind a Mysterious Abduction". 14 February 2018. Archived from the original on 23 February 2019. Retrieved 23 February 2019.
  4. ^ "10×10 Director Suzi Ewing on 'Unlikable' Female Leads". Archived from the original on 2019-02-24. Retrieved 2019-02-23.
  5. ^ "10x10 (2018)". Rotten Tomatoes. Fandango. Archived from the original on 2018-05-10. Retrieved 10 October 2021.
  6. ^ "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.
  7. ^ 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.
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