September 18, 2009
An average film, I'm not a big fan of McAvoy though.
Alice Eve, Rebecca Hall, James McAvoy
Set in 1985, working-class student Brian Jackson (McAvoy) navigates his first year at Bristol University.
DVD Release Date: July 31, 2007
Stats: 1,711 reviews
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Flixster Reviews (1,711)
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May 17, 2009A group of Bristol students forming a University Challenge team provides a nostalgic return to university life in the 80s. A pleasant but fairly unremarkable romantic drama.
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September 28, 2008An endearing little slice of 80's nostalgia with another great performance by James McAvoy.
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September 24, 2008I liked this movie. Of course it is similar to some other teen movies - parents are dumb, learn about life at university, etc. I enjoyed the British take on it.
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November 22, 2009A great story and acted perfectly by James McAvoy. It is an incredibly charming film with almost no examples of weak points. It is fairly original and manages to stay away from the obvious cliches. It has a lot of emotional resonance and depth, something lacking in a lot of comed...( read more)
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November 12, 2009I really liked this inspirational film! James McAvoy delivers a great performance with intelligence and humour.
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November 12, 2009wow this movie is quite liked, but i thought this movie was just boring and fairly crap.
It wasnt funny, the storyline was predictable and its the same as many other movies that have been done!
James McAvoy isnt on top form for this movie really i dont think it was the right ro...( read more) -
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Critic Reviews
September 22, 2007
Nick Schager, Slant Magazine
July 31, 2007
Kyle Smith, KyleSmithOnline.com
Up there with early John Cusack films such as "The Sure Thing" and "Better Off Dead." full review
March 16, 2007
Steven Rea, Philadelphia Inquirer
Written by David Nicholls, adapting his own novel, and directed by Tom Vaughan, a British TV veteran making his feature debut, Starter for 10 clips along smartly. full review
March 16, 2007
Moira MacDonald, Seattle Times
Never surprising but always agreeable, Tom Vaughan's Starter for 10 bops along like a hummable tune. full review
February 24, 2007
Edward Havens, FilmJerk.com
Familiar enough to be instantly comfortable with and entertaining enough to be over with before you'd like to leave these characters. full review
February 23, 2007
Peter Travers, Rolling Stone
Don't mind the featherweight plot. A cheeky comedy with sex and smarts earns a passing grade. full review
February 23, 2007
Kyle Smith, New York Post
Shifting the self-deprecating japery of High Fidelity from a record store to a quiz show makes Starter for 10 a sweetly endearing date movie. full review
February 23, 2007
Pete Hammond, Maxim
Terrific fun. A funny, romantic, seriously smart comedy. Do yourself a favor and put this at the top of your must-see list. full review
February 22, 2007
Joe Morgenstern, Wall Street Journal
A surprisingly agile and delightfully warm romantic comedy, set in the 1980s, with a not-so-hot-for-export title. full review
February 22, 2007
Claudia Puig, USA Today
The writing is nimble, the performances engaging and the story of a working-class boy who yearns to distinguish himself by acquiring knowledge is witty and intelligent. full review
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July 6, 2007I disagree - you do not have to read the book to get a feeling for the film. It is an excellent film in its own right.
Cracking soundtrack! -
November 20, 2006http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B7FPlCrfmtc
Axl - if this is the trailer you're asking about, the three tracks are all by (the best band in the world), The Cure; in order, they are -
In Between Days
Boys Don't Cry
The Lovecats -
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November 13, 2006its a very good film the comedy in it is good but you really need to read the book first to get a true feeling for the film
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