10 – Die Traumfrau (1979)

10 – Die Traumfrau: Directed by Blake Edwards. With Dudley Moore, Julie Andrews, Bo Derek, Robert Webber. A Hollywood composer goes through a mid-life crisis and becomes infatuated with a sexy, newly married woman.

“Though he will probably always be remembered for 1981u0026#39;s ARTHUR, my favorite Dudley Moore performance is still from the 1979 Blake Edwards classic u0026quot;10u0026quot;. Moore plays George Webber, a man who seemingly has it all: a flourishing career as a songwriter, money, a gorgeous home, an equally gorgeous girlfriend (Julie Andrews), but still feels like something is missing in his life. Then one day, while stopped at a traffic signal, he glances at a girl (Bo Derek)in a limo, on her way to her wedding. George becomes obsessed with this vision, this perfect u0026quot;10u0026quot; and forsakes everything in his life, including Andrews, to find and be with this woman. After getting six fillings drilled by the girlu0026#39;s dentist/father (James Noble), in an attempt to learn where the girl went on her honeymoon, George flies to Mexico to find his u0026quot;10u0026quot; and eventually learns the lessons you would expect from such a venture. In addition to some great physical comedy offered by Moore, there are moments of great warmth here too. The scenes at the outdoor bar in Mexico where Dudley encounters a lonely woman (Dee Wallace) and plays the piano are lovely. Brian Dennehy is effectiveLY cast against type as the bartender. Also cast against type is Robert Webber as Georgeu0026#39;s gay songwriting partner who tries in vain to make George see what an idiot he is and appreciate the things he has. This IS not just a smarmy sex comedy, but a warm character study of a man chasing something he really doesnu0026#39;t want or need and features one of Dudley Mooreu0026#39;s most charming performances.”