Four friends deal with their love lives and learn about themselves while working in a funky sandwich shop in Santa Cruz, California. Sex, love, laughs and hero sandwiches are part of the everyday life in this hip little shop. For the group of friends who work there, it's an oasis on the complex journey through relationships and life - a place where they have each other to lean on as they find their way. The sign out front says it all: "Help Wanted: normal people need not apply."
C**M
The Worst (Spoilers but be honest, you're not watching this for plot)
Be intellectually honest with yourself: You watched this movie because Jensen Ackles is in it. Just admit that and we can all move on like rational adults.The characters are so horrifically developed it made me hate them all. Instead of them being an endearing rag-tag bunch of misfits a la Empire Records, I really honestly hoped they all ran into the ocean and got eaten by sharks.There are too many of them and the establishment of them as a family unit was so contrived and unbelievable that the chemistry just came off awkward and weird.Piper? So she stalks this family to California to find her daughter that she had when she was 15. Is that not CREEPY to anyone? A tid bit illegal? Would it not have made more sense to just email this guy or call him and say "hey, I think I'm your child's birth mother?" No...let's pack up our stuff and move to a town where your daughter possibly is and ride by it on a bike every day because THAT'S perfectly sane and rational behavior. Stalk them at a beach and sketch a picture of your maybe-daughter sketching the beach. Nope not creepy at all because you're a hot girl and hot girls are above basic stalking laws.The father of the kid? You have known this babysitter chick for, what? A day? And you let her watch your child overnight? There are probably some perfectly qualified babysitters in your area that are not creepy women sketching pictures of your daughter. Oh wait...she's attractive...I guess that makes it OK. And when he finds out his daughter's new art tutor is a creepy stalker he blithely lets her back into their lives like she hadn't just been acting like a freaking mental patient. "Just be honest from now on even though you lied about yourself and your past from minute one and I don't really know you outside the fact that my kid likes you and I really want in your pants." Also, she kind of just forgets about finding her long-lost daughter (who's apparently still out there)...I guess with Sean Patrick Flannery and a cute pseudo-kid you don't even need your biological kid that was the entire point of this God-forsaken quest.The blonde "nerdy" chick behind the counter. Oh boo friggity hoo you have an internet boyfriend and he turns out to be, gasp, HOT? OH NOES! And she's not ugly so her little diatribe about how Tish wouldn't "understand" her reason for ditching her online boyfriend was complete BS. And even if she was ugly, who cares? Obviously the dude doesn't. Go say hey and stop being an idiot. By the way? If I found out one of my girlfriends hadn't had an orgasm, I wouldn't wait outside a room and coach her on how to achieve one - that's just weird. I don't know one of my girlfriends who would be comfortable with that and they shouldn't be - that's private. You want to help your BFF get the big O? Direct her to YouTube...there are literally tutorials on EVERYTHING. I also wouldn't go on a road trip with a girlfriend so she could meet an online boyfriend just to have her flake at the last minute over some over-dramatized-only-in-her-head "problem"; I'd be seriously pissed. Road trips are fun but let's not forget the purpose of said road trip - making sure you don't get abducted and raped by an online predator.The hippie that runs the sandwich shop? He lies about his whole past and was apparently in Vietnam (which shouldn't be a shaming thing) but it's totally OK because he's the paternal figure and we all have to love him because he wants to be a peace-loving sandwich maker that's obsessed with the weird chick across the street (who is not mystical and fun - she's creepy).Creepy lady across the street - you knew sandwich man's past and it never dawned on you to you to be like "Hey we went to high school together..want to get some coffee sometime?" No? Everyone in this movie just lacks basic social skills? Alright then.And Tish. Oh Tish. Just. Wow. If there are women out there in the world actually like this chick, I want to apologize to the male gender because I'm all for women being empowered but she's just a friggin caricature of bad decisions. And her boyfriend Tad? Way to paint closeted gay men as steroidal rapist misogynists - I'm sure they love THAT comparison. Why can't Tad just be an a-hole? No need to delve into his psyche...he's an a-hole. Simple. Priestly jumps in to save her because he's actually in love with her even though he's been calling her a slut for 2 hours (*eyeroll*)...then hippie man to the rescue and we learn his "dark" past.I had to pause the movie at this point because it was physically hurting me to see all the horrible sub-plots and cliched devices. Unpause.And then Priestly, bless his little not-believable-punk heart, dresses in Banana Republic to win over the girl of his dreams (who, like I said, he had been calling a slut the whole movie). So he changes his appearance to appease her...because a real punk dude would definitely feel the need to change himself to conform to societal norms...that's completely their thing, right? Priestly...get that girl tested...just saying. A woman can do whatever she wants with her body and likewise for a man but come on now - use your head (the one on your neck...not in your pants).More on Priestly - like I said, you watched this movie or intend to watch it because Jensen Ackles is in it. I get it - he's aesthetically pleasing. I watched the movie because I thought maybe his acting prowess extended from Supernatural into movies. Boy, was I wrong! Then again, he WAS in Devour (ugh) and My Bloody Valentine (uggggggh)...so I don't know where my hopefulness was coming from. Oh wait, yes I do - from people who reviewed this movie whom I'm not really convinced watched the same film I did.Movies are NOT this guy's forte. Stick to TV shows where your better acquainted, buddy. Get the paycheck, cash it, provide for your family, moving on.WRITER, DO YOU EVEN LIVE ON THIS PLANET?! You're a 14 year old girl, aren't you? Just admit it. Then it'd make sense why this movie is so altogether BAD.Honestly, this movie might have been passable with this ensemble had the director shot the writer ahead of time and hired another one...so the director is equally culpable for this crime against modern cinema.I think honestly everyone looked at this script and they were like "We get to do a CW-esque movie with adult themes? We get paid, you say? Plot be damned, let's shoot this puppy!"I'm sure the actors are all just grade-a top of the line people that I would absolutely just pee myself with delight to meet one day (there - insurance against you psychotic fan-girls that will no doubt threaten my life over this whole review).Do yourself a favor and go read a book - Amazon, funny enough, DOES offer literary content. Go check it out.
G**S
Never Judge a Movie by its Budget
I found "Ten Inch Hero" on a list of films shot in or around Santa Cruz, California, where I lived for 10 years. I had never heard of the film or the people in it. I bought it expecting it to have been filmed entirely, or at least mostly, in Santa Cruz where it was set. (I thought that even if it was awful, I could turn off the audio and just look at the scenery.) I was wrong about that, but I am very glad I bought it. It is sweet & funny & sharp & smart & conveys the spirit of Santa Cruz better than any other movie I have seen, even if most of it wasn't filmed there. "Normal People Need Not Apply" says Trucker's Help Wanted sign; but who knows - or cares - what's normal? And who really wants to be what the world thinks of as "normal"? Every character in the movie is, as we all are, slightly flawed & hiding some part of what they are. Through the course of the movie, with the support of their friends, they discover a few truths about themselves. And, just maybe, we discover a few truths about ourselves. This was a small budget, independent film that could not find a distributor even though it was well-received at several film festivals. Yes, there is some nudity, some graphic sex, and a little language that could be considered by some to be offensive. I realize that I am not easily offended, and I was certainly not offended by anything in this movie. I think I'll go watch it again.
S**E
Quotable, Romantic, and Hilarious-- Nailed It
THIS MOVIE IS FANTASTIC!!!! I was worried (like a lot of people on here) that the scenes that I had already seen in gif form would be the extent of the greatness of this movie, but I was completely mistaken. I am a romantic comedy fan, but this was one of the best I have ever seen. The acting was spectacular and the plot was wonderfully unpredictable. It's one of those movies that makes me feel warm and fuzzy(22) inside. ;)Not to mention the awesomeness that is Jensen Ackles. I love him on Supernatural, and he is the only reason I found and watched this movie, but he and all the other actors exceeded my expectations by a mile. His versatility is mind-blowing. He will definitely continue to be one of my favorite actors.Daneel Harris was awesome in this; even though most characters like hers are written to be shallow and conceited, her character showed a great amount of growth throughout the entire movie. I knew immediately that Priestly and Tish would somehow get together, but nevertheless their constant back and forths were very amusing.Also, it just makes my life that Daneel and Jensen are married.All in all, I loved this movie a great deal and I would recommend it to anyone (of the appropriate age, of course). Well worth the $3.99!
A**L
Awesome movie
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C**S
Sweet and fun testament to friendship
The main gist of the story relates to how friends of different backgrounds and motivations can become the most important and supportive family members in one's life.This is my go-to film for those times that I need to feel warm and fuzzy. It's funny and sweet and each character carries their role well. Whenever one of my friends is in the mood for a movie, this is the first one that I suggest...especially, if they are going through a bad time. They have all raved about it afterward and wonder why they never heard of it. I have often wondered the same thing. I originally found it when it was playing on cable. I would not suggest it for young children because there is a little bit of violence and sex in it; however, it is integral to the plot and weaves in well with the sweetness of the main characters.Why don't you cook up a batch of popcorn and enjoy it with this movie!
A**U
Such a great feel good film.
Such a great feel good film! Grateful that I have a multi region player, as this was never released in the UK. If you enjoy a bit of romance and a general feel good girly film, you wont be disappointed!
M**S
excellent feel good film
I mainly watched this to see jensen ackles and daneel harris ackles in a movie together and im so glad I did such a feel good film found myself smiling through a lot of it. Definitely recommend this.
S**N
Region 1
US Import will only work on a multi region player or a region 1 player. Not available in Region 2 format. A very unusual romantic comedy starring Jensen Ackles (Supernatural)
M**T
Five Stars
good
K**N
Five Stars
Funny movie! Huge Jensen Ackles fan since supernatural and he is fantastic in it!
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