Starter for 10

  • 2006


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Positive Reviews 47
Negative reviews 3
Average Rating 3.6/5
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3.8
bears many of the hallmarks of teen comedies, but also boasts virtues not generally associated with the genre, such as wit, class consciousness, multi .. Av Club
3.5
Theres a tidiness and affection to this British homage to John Hughes movies and the youthful error of first going for the wrong, hurtful girl instead .. EW
1.9
Which isnt to say that we dont form a relationship with these creatures.
4.5
The film succeeds in showing how profoundly class politics the socioeconomic divide between Maggie Thatchers free market constituents and Englands dis ..
3.0
a period film about coming of age to the rhythm of a strong musical backbeat.
3.5
Its a familiar cookie of laughs and romantic winces, crafted here with a fragrant Hughesian flair that saves the picture from clich. E Film Critic
3.8
Though basically a nice guy, Brian makes many gaffes, which Scottish director Tom Vaughan doesnt soft pedal but handles with a forgiving air. San Francisco Chronicle
4.0
This is a true winner, and the smartest comedy you will see this year.
4.5
Feels like such a throwback to the 80s that its hard to believe it wasnt brought forth in a time machine created by Doc Brown. Cinema Blend
3.1
The films general blandness should generate some appeal for those who dont like edgy material. ReelViews
3.8
While at times overly familiar, the film never feels self mocking; Vaughn goes easy on the leg warmers and shoulder pads, using his soundtrack to evok .. Tv Guide
3.8
Nicholls and director Tom Vaughan eventually flesh out all the potential stereotypes into full fledged characters, Combust Ible Celluloid
2.8
Starter for 10 doesnt really cover new ground but is a showcase for its good looking leads.
4.4
This refreshingly funny, poignant and thoroughly entertaining film stands out from the slew of inept clunkers currently in theaters. Usa Today
3.8
The game show climax is as exciting and riveting as one mightve expected, however, and Starter for 10 finally (and ultimately) establishes itself as a .. Reel Film Reviews
3.5
Brian doesnt mind, though, for Alice is beautiful, and nice to him, and apparently not all that hard to sleep with. Eric Ds Nider
3.0
The film is packed with lively, authentic interaction that doesnt run remotely smoothly. Shadows On The Wall
3.0
Enjoyably fluffy romantic comedy with a witty script, an 80s tastic soundtrack and a superb comic performance from James McAvoy. View London
3.5
A modestly enjoyable comedy set in the 1980s about a working class student from Essex who goes to Bristol University and scrambles to get on the team .. Cs Monitor
4.5
carries lightly what could have been a clich ridden clunker and helps create an utterly winning romantic comedy. Film Journal International ..
3.8
Though this cheery romantic comedy from England may be a bit familiar and predictable, the fresh faced cast makes it appealing. Deseret News (Salt Lake Ci ..
3.1
The movies enjoyable but almost wholly canned, coasting on the pleasure of its post punk soundtrack and the novelty of the quiz show scenes. Boston
3.1
Starter for Ten doesnt finish the way you expect it to, and there are some nice twists on the way. Toronto Star
3.0
While the love story is predictable, the amusing quiz show storyline and excellent post new wave soundtrack almost make up for it. Flim List
4.5
Set in the 80s, its an engaging coming of age story that encompasses awkward relationships and making decisions.
3.8
Why You Should See It: Because somehow, even though it doesnt have an original bone in its body, its got that dorky goodness you want from a movie abo .. Movies
4.0
BRIMS WITH LAUGHS AND WHIMSY In the final stretch, Vaughans recreation of the BBC gameshow is a treat, brimming with laughs and bittersweet whimsy. Bbc
3.8
This amiable British romantic comedy further confirms the gifts of star James McAvoy. Mr Brown Movies
2.0
Its a good thing the performances are subtle, since little else about Starter for 10 is. Director Tom Vaughan has a particularly leaden hand with musi .. Calendar Live
5.0
Pure feel good romantic nostalgia, whether you lived in 1980s London or not. Hollywood
3.5
Latest Entertainment Videos But hes taken precious, personal stuff, injected it with his own insights and some objectivity, and allowed an engaging ca .. Seattle Pi
3.8
There is a depth and a poignancy to the story thats wonderfully touching, an appeal to it all crossing gender lines and oceanic barriers as simply as .. Movie Freak
2.5
It is uniformly well acted, but the cast deserves better than this prepackaged, artificially preserved concoction. Boxoffice Magazine
4.5
Goes down easy, thanks in large part to the smorgasbord of fresh faced talent from across the pond and a steady infusion of The Cure, Wham! and Tears .. La Weekly
3.5
McAvoy combines personality with an animated vitality and an intuitive understanding of whats needed to make a story work even when its not all there .. Varia Gate
4.0
Its a well written, well acted, witty and cute coming of age story with a superb soundtrack that includes the Cure, Wham!, the Smiths, New Order, Tear .. Nz Herald
3.0
There is an utter lack of visual energy at every turn, like every single take in the final cut was the last shot on that day of shooting. Antagony & Ecstasy
3.0
McAvoy carries the picture confidently enough as a leading man, and there is a nice performance from Benedict Cumberbatch. Film Guardian
1.0
Giggling and grimacing my way through The Astronaut Farmer, I wondered how I would ever be able to convey the special idiocy that fuels this saga of a .. Wsj
3.5
The kind of gentle, good spirited film that could only come from some place far from Sunset Boulevard. Britain will do quite nicely. Jam! Movies
3.5
Sharp jokes and heady nostalgia ensure it will at least please a wide audience. Film4
3.5
Heres proof that its possible to make crowd pleasing, eminently commercial films that arent pandering or obnoxiously pushy. Film Blather
3.8
But Starter for 10 has charm to spare and an irresistible breeziness to its storytelling. Seattle Times
3.0
Lying beneath all of these colloquialisms is an amicable 1980s coming of age romp. Film Forward
3.2
For as lighthearted as Starter For 10 seems on the outside, there is plenty of subtle interpretation about how radically social freedoms have changed .. Film Critic 1963 Typepad
3.2
Familiar enough to be instantly comfortable with and entertaining enough to be over with before youd like to leave these characters. Film Jerk
4.5
Starter has a mature sensibility and ... Vaughan is able to refrain from obvious characterizations. Sun Times
4.5
Despite a very familiar premise and the shameless pandering towards the baby boomers still enamoured with post punk 80s music that overwhelms the soun ..
4.5
When a film is this good, one can nitpick as to why it isnt better. Bay Area Reporter
4.5
A sweet, funny nostalgia trip back to the 80s for the anglophile in all of us. Reelz Channel
4.5
The spirit of the music above all really does hold this movie together.



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