You might like this film if: a) You grew up under the influence of The Cure & The Smiths. b) You pursued a liberal arts degree without a fleeting thought of its practicality, or c) You’re British.
As I scored a solid two out of three (and secretly hoped that I’d awake some day to find that “c” had come true), Starter For 10 was an easy pill to swallow. It’s a simple story of a kid who goes to college and finds himself in over his head with new ideas, new places, new possibilities, and new girls. Although the date is never given, it takes place sometime in the mid 80s — Thatcher’s in power, mixtapes hold the key to understanding the soul, and no one’s got caller ID.
It won’t change your life, but if any of the above sounds familiar, it might make you smile. And it’s got the best soundtrack this side of Grosse Point Blank.
