10 Items or Less (film)

10 Items or Less is a 2006 independent comedy-drama film written and directed by Brad Silberling. The film stars Morgan Freeman and Paz Vega, and features cameos by Danny DeVito and Jonah Hill.

The plot revolves around a successful but jaded actor (Freeman), struggling with an identity crisis after largely abandoning his career and disappearing from the public eye. Seeking a new challenge and wanting to understand ordinary people, he agrees to research a potential role playing a grocery store worker. He ends up spending time working at a small, run-down grocery store in a working-class neighborhood, managed by the spirited and determined cashier, Scarlett (Vega).

Throughout the film, the actor learns valuable life lessons from Scarlett and the other people he encounters, rediscovering his passion for acting and finding a renewed sense of purpose. Scarlett, in turn, is inspired by the actor's presence and seeks to improve her own circumstances. The film explores themes of identity, reinvention, and the value of human connection.

10 Items or Less was known for its improvisational style and its realistic portrayal of everyday life. It received generally positive reviews, with critics praising Freeman and Vega's performances and the film's heartwarming and uplifting message.