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9 March 2007 (USA)
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Set in 1985, working-class student Brian Jackson (McAvoy) navigates his first year at Bristol University. full summary | add synopsis
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Review: iTunes 99p Rental – Layer Cake
(From HeyUGuys. 17 November 2009, 10:21 PM, PST)
1.2 million see Gary Glitter 'hanged'
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(From HeyUGuys. 17 November 2009, 10:21 PM, PST)
1.2 million see Gary Glitter 'hanged'
(From digitalspy. 10 November 2009, 2:54 AM, PST)
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Sweet, moving, emotional winner
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Cast
(Cast overview, first billed only)| Joseph Friend | ... | Young Brian | |
| James Gaddas | ... | Martin Jackson | |
| Catherine Tate | ... | Julie Jackson | |
| Mark Gatiss | ... | Bamber Gascoigne | |
| Robert Cawsey | ... | University Challenge Competitor | |
| Rasmus Hardiker | ... | University Challenge Competitor | |
| Guy Henry | ... | Dr. Morrison | |
| James McAvoy | ... | Brian Jackson | |
| James Corden | ... | Tone | |
| Dominic Cooper | ... | Spencer | |
| Simon Woods | ... | Josh | |
| Sule Rimi | ... | Marcus | |
| Joe Van Moyland | ... | Hippy at the Party | |
| Rebecca Hall | ... | Rebecca Epstein | |
| Benedict Cumberbatch | ... | Patrick Watts |
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Starter for Ten (UK) (alternative spelling)
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Rated PG-13 for sexual content, language and a scene of drug use.
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92 min
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Anachronisms: The single 'Pictures of You' by the Cure was not released until 1990, the film is set in 1985
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Brian Jackson:
Got an announcement to make. I'm gonna be on University Challenge.
Julie Jackson: What a relief. I thought you were gonna say you were gay.
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Julie Jackson: What a relief. I thought you were gonna say you were gay.
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Featured in "HBO First Look: Starter for 10 (#14.5)" (2007)
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In Between Days
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I attended the world premiere of "Starter for Ten" at the Toronto International Film Festival. First things first. Just as director Tom Vaughan did in introducing the film, let's get the explanation of the title out of the way. The plot centers around a group of university students competing on "University Challenge," a popular UK quiz show in which the host begins by announcing, "Starter for Ten..." The American equivalent would be, "I'll take Famous Armadillos for 20, Alex." Now that we're set in place, let's get set in time.
This is a period piece -- 1985, to be exact. And make no mistake about it -- the filmmakers went all out to recreate the mid-80's -- sets, costumes, hair and, most importantly (for this writer, anyway) the music. And oh, what great songs. That had me from the word "go." Finally, we need a protagonist. One who is captivating enough to command 90 minutes of our time. And this is, perhaps, the crowning achievement of this film. His name is James McAvoy, and he had no less than three films screening in Toronto this year. Talk about prolific. Though a bit older than the character Brian Jackson, he's convincing as a teenager off to discover himself and of what he is capable, in school, life, and affairs of the heart. He wins us over because he commands the screen and the script, and has the eyes of innocence and vulnerability with which we can all identify. He is everyman -- every boy/man -- and no doubt we see our own coming-of-age through his eyes. Throw all those elements together with a compelling love story and you have a formula for success. I asked McAvoy after the screening what his most difficult scene was. Without giving anything away, I'll just say that he becomes emotional at times, and quite convincingly. He told me that he had to keep reminding himself that it was Brian who was sad, not James. That's powerful stuff. This is a sweet, moving film which left me wanting more. I'll take "Starter for Ten," and I think you will, too.