Starter for 10

This is not a great film by any means, but a gently enjoyable comedy. There are some very funny moments, most of them involving Benedict Cumberbatch's pompous Patrick. The shaky period sense is a bit distracting - the music is... Full review

I really really enjoyed this film. No, it wasn't an in-depth "gritty" drama, probing the dark side of the mundane, nor did it hold any strong political or social message. But this is a sweet, touching and, most of all,... Full review

If you don't like this movie, you just don't have a heart. I read some of the reviews here and they claim it's an American movie with an American budget and it does not portray england as it is/was. give... Full review

Tom Hanks knows what he's doing when he puts his ha'penny's worth in as an executive producer - this has had sleeper hit written all over it from day one. Lovingly made, with a nicely observed, but still sweet, story of... Full review

Tom Hanks knows what he's doing when he puts his ha'penny's worth in as an executive producer - this has had sleeper hit written all over it from day one.Lovingly made, with a nicely observed, but still sweet, story of... Full review

The story was boring and made me fall asleep. The best thing abouyt the movie was that it was empty and i was able to catch up on my sleep for once.... Full review

i love the fact that the time set was in the 80's, it was very realistic. i also love the fact that you learned useless knowledge throughout the movie, and it was hilarious, no let me re phrase that, PATRICK was... Full review

Surveying the wreckage of numerous other such films - burdened at their outset with flimsy premises, one-dimensional characters, stale gimmicks that coast on the fumes of pop cultural trends, and implausible "meet-cute" situations - which could not be sustained even... Full review

Charming, cute little movie that's frequently derivative of things you saw 15-20 years ago--what isn't?--but there are also some hilariously funny moments that just might catch you off-guard. The entire cast seems to be having a great time. I'm looking for... Full review

This British Romantic Comedy is the best date nite movie so far this year. I saw both this and Music and Lyrics with my girlfriend, and thought this was way better. I enjoyed the girls (especially the blonde one), but was... Full review

Still, Starter for 10 is an amusing, slightly ingratiating diversion that would be the perfect flick to throw on some rainy afternoon. It's Brian's quest to attend a well-regarded university and perhaps even land an appearance on the quiz show that forms the narrative spine of Starter for 10 , an amiable, slight coming-of-age dramedy that succeeds largely upon the appeal of rising star McAvoy's performance. ... Full Review

The music mix is yet another example of how "Starter for 10" never makes fun of the era, never wallows in its kitschiness, but rather embraces the time and gets the tone just right. As is the case in all great movies of this genre, "Starter for 10" has an illustrious menagerie of misfits and weirdos ... Full Review

Starter for 10 is a reasonably enjoyable film....His uptight snobberty and elitist attempts at humor are the funniest part of the movie.....When he is fighting with Benedict Cumberbatch, it has so much fiery passion, I heard my water turn to ice.....Spencer comes from the right side of the tracks.... ... Full Review

smitten with his gorgeous, flirtatious and rich teammate Alice....fun with the pop-heavy soundtrack.... ... Full Review

Starter for 10 's insights aren't earth-shattering....The movie has a light touch and an even temper..... ... Full Review

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James McAvoy delivers a star turn as Brian, a kid from the country obsessed with becoming smart. 'Knowledge is the key to being happy,' his father once told him, but as Brian leaves home for university and selection in the... ... Full Article

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Watching the new DVD of Starter for Ten , the thin Brit comedy starring the lad who went on to Last King of Scotland fame, JAmes McAvoy, it's pretty obvious why the movie barely earned a release in this country. ... Full Article

Have you ever sat though a movie and had a distinct feeling of d?j? vu? Sure the names and settings have been changed to protect the innocent but "Starter for 10" will give you that slightly clairvoyant feeling. ... Full Article