Take the 10 (2017) is a fast-paced buddy comedy that follows two best friends, Chester and Chris, as they try to get to a hip-hop concert in Los Angelesβbut everything that can go wrong, does. Chris is a laid-back cashier at a convenience store, while Chester is his hyper, slightly unhinged coworker. Their seemingly simple plan to skip work and head to the concert spirals into a chaotic day full of drugs, guns, shady dealers, and unexpected twists.
As they attempt to ditch work, their manager, a wannabe drug dealer played by Andy Samberg in a brief cameo, throws a wrench into their plans. Meanwhile, Chesterβs impulsive decisions pull them deeper into trouble, including run-ins with a violent drug dealer and an undercover cop. Chris, who dreams of something bigger than their dead-end jobs, tries to hold things togetherβbut his patience runs thin as the day gets increasingly out of control.
The heart of the story lies in their friendship, as the two navigate the absurdity and dangers of the day together. Beneath the comedy and chaos, the film explores how loyalty and dreams can be tested when life throws unpredictable challenges your way. Their bickering and banter provide much of the humor, while small moments of honesty give the film emotional weight.
With its short runtime and brisk pace, Take the 10 blends stoner comedy with street-level mayhem. The film leans into exaggerated characters and absurd situations but never loses its central focus on the relationship between two mismatched but inseparable friends.
Take the 10 is a wild, ridiculous ride packed into a single day. It doesnβt aim for depth, but it delivers laughs, action, and just enough heart to make the madness feel worthwhile. It's a fun, chaotic road trip comedy with a hip-hop twist.
