Starter for 10 is a movie directed by Tom Vaughan in 2006 and based on the book Starter for Ten by David Nicholls, first published in 2003. The movie features James McAvoy, Alice Eve, Rebecca Hall, Charles Dance, Lindsay Duncan, Dominic Cooper, and others.
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“The movie is better than the book”
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Storyline
Brian, a student from a working-class background in Essex, embarks on his inaugural year at Bristol University alongside a diverse group of newfound friends. Brian’s lifelong aspiration is to become a part of the British quiz show University Challenge, all while harboring a desire to win the heart of Alice, the most attractive member of the team.
Movie vs Book
Year
2006
Minutes
92
Movie Rate
6.70
Source: IMDb
Year
2003
Pages
338
Book Rate
7.20
S: Goodreads
Book
Starter for Ten
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“The movie is better than the book”
But the book is worth reading.
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“When I see a 700-page novel, my first thought is, 'Ooh, how could you cut this down to size and make a movie out of it?'”
BRIAN HELGELAND (Screenwriter)
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