The strengths of "10 X 10" were in the two well developed characters, the ebb-and-flow of the action, the psychodrama, and the excellent performances.
The film begins with Lewis out for revenge on the woman he believes was responsible for the death of his beloved wife, Alana. Cathy-Natalie begins as the victim, but the film shifts into high gear when the crucial plot twist reveals her to be a liar and every bit as lawless and amoral as Lewis.
The essential developments in the narrative are the background on the Charleston Three, who perished in a Charleston hospital. But the court ruled that the medical staff was not responsible for the deaths. Thus, Lewis is not taking the high road when he kidnaps and tortures Cathy-Natalia in the 10 X 10 room.
The background on Natalie-Ann Stevens was interesting with her dysfunctional family in Green Bay, the infidelity of her father, and the tragic death of her sister, who strung herself up. Yet she clearly crosses the line when she takes on the role of vigilante in using her medical knowledge and position as a nurse at a hospital to "execute" what she deems as three miscreants.
The background on Lewis is equally intriguing. Was he so gullible that he never recognized that Alana was running around behind his back? Why was he absolutely certain that Natalie-Cathy had killed his wife. Was his goal in kidnapping Natalie-Cathy only to extract the truth? Or was he seeking a pound of flesh?
The film's ending left a great deal to be desired, as the filmmakers failed to provide a clear resolution about the fate of Lewis. At the very least, the physical evidence will point to Lewis as Natalie-Cathy's kidnapper. He should be facing years in prison where he will have the opportunity to contemplate the true nature of his marriage and the decision he made to toss Natalie-Cathy in his trunk.
The film begins with Lewis out for revenge on the woman he believes was responsible for the death of his beloved wife, Alana. Cathy-Natalie begins as the victim, but the film shifts into high gear when the crucial plot twist reveals her to be a liar and every bit as lawless and amoral as Lewis.
The essential developments in the narrative are the background on the Charleston Three, who perished in a Charleston hospital. But the court ruled that the medical staff was not responsible for the deaths. Thus, Lewis is not taking the high road when he kidnaps and tortures Cathy-Natalia in the 10 X 10 room.
The background on Natalie-Ann Stevens was interesting with her dysfunctional family in Green Bay, the infidelity of her father, and the tragic death of her sister, who strung herself up. Yet she clearly crosses the line when she takes on the role of vigilante in using her medical knowledge and position as a nurse at a hospital to "execute" what she deems as three miscreants.
The background on Lewis is equally intriguing. Was he so gullible that he never recognized that Alana was running around behind his back? Why was he absolutely certain that Natalie-Cathy had killed his wife. Was his goal in kidnapping Natalie-Cathy only to extract the truth? Or was he seeking a pound of flesh?
The film's ending left a great deal to be desired, as the filmmakers failed to provide a clear resolution about the fate of Lewis. At the very least, the physical evidence will point to Lewis as Natalie-Cathy's kidnapper. He should be facing years in prison where he will have the opportunity to contemplate the true nature of his marriage and the decision he made to toss Natalie-Cathy in his trunk.