Starter for 10

2006
PG-13
1h 32m

IMDb RATING

6.7/10

25K

YOUR RATING

Rebecca Hall, James McAvoy, Dominic Cooper, Benedict Cumberbatch, Elaine Tan, and Alice Eve in Starter for 10 (2006)

Set in 1985, working-class student Brian Jackson (McAvoy) navigates his first year at Bristol University.

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Comedy Drama Romance

Set in 1985, working-class student Brian Jackson (McAvoy) navigates his first year at Bristol University.Set in 1985, working-class student Brian Jackson (McAvoy) navigates his first year at Bristol University.Set in 1985, working-class student Brian Jackson (McAvoy) navigates his first year at Bristol University.

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IMDb RATING

6.7/10

25K

YOUR RATING

See production info at IMDbPro

Awards
- 1 win & 3 nominations

Trivia
Despite the fact she plays Brian Jackson's mother, Julie Jackson, Catherine Tate is only 10 years older than James McAvoy.

Goofs
ISTR institutions did not enter every year in the original series. They were invited to compete on a rota basis.

Quotes
Brian Jackson: I admit it. I'd made some mistakes. Okay, some big mistakes. Loads of them. But you can't hide in your room forever feeling sorry for yourself. It's not practical. At some point, you've got to get back out there, face up to things, and confront your demons. Ever since I can remember, I'd wanted to be clever. Some people are born clever, same way some people are born beautiful. I'm not one of those people. I'm going to have to work at it, put in the effort, and if I mess it up, I'll learn from it. Besides, sometimes it's not about knowing the right answer. Sometimes it's about asking the right questions.

Crazy credits
During the opening credits the theme music from the BBC program University Challenge (1962), which the title of the film refers to, is played.

Connections
Featured in University Challenge: The Story So Far (2006)

Soundtracks
College Boy (University Challenge Theme)
Written by Derek New
Published by EMI Blackwood Music Inc.
Courtesy of Granada Television Limited

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British and beautiful

I just seen this film at a surprise screening in Glasgow and I would recommend it to all. For one it features the amazing talents of James macavoy who doesn't disappoint in this slightly coming of age, slightly romance, slightly comedy drama which turns the world of relationships inside education upside down from deep crushes to background influences. The main appeal of this film was its ability to assault the viewer with pieces of hilarious wit that seemingly come from nowhere and features an amazing 80's soundtrack including the cure, undertones and new order. Its main downers however is a host of other actors that don't really get the attention they deserve such as the room mates that seemed to be quite interesting characters and even the female lead was given less of a personality and more of a distant "that girl you view from afar who you may or may not get at the end of the movie" and she wasn't necessarily poorly acted I just felt there could have been more development to her. But other than that the film was filled with witty and somewhat realistic situations that you could compare with to some extent which added to that air of authenticity that the good ol' British movie is good for. 8 stars for acting, writing, great soundtrack and well shot. -2 stars for less character development and being somewhat predictable near the climax.