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Starter for 10
Sorry, only available for UK viewers. Monday 19 March 2012 23.20 BBC2 in England & Scotland, Tuesday 20 March 2012 0020 BBC2 Northern Ireland & Wales. Benedict appears in this comedy which was first broadcast in 2008. 1hr 33 mins. Brian, a 1980s working class boy. Stumbling romantically and academically through his first year at Bristol University. He tries to achieve his lifelong ambition to appear on TV quiz programme University Challenge and falls in love with a teammate.
Benedict plays Patrick Watts. Other cast include: James McEvoy, Catherine Tate, Mark Gatiss (as Bamber Gascoigne), James Corden, Charles Dance and Lindsey Duncan.
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You can view it online as well. Only way I get to see most of these shows!
IT was a nice enough film. More a younger person's show really. I fast forwarded some 'obvious' scenes, lol.
I'l try & find the link for non-UK people.
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Thanks, I wasn't sure if you could get it abroad.
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This movie is totally awesome!
And the cast... I think this says everything:
Benedict is ridiciously cute in this, a total smug 
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Muhahahaaaaaaa...!! This guy has some comedy talent...! I sort of suspected this all along, but watching this movie delivered the final proof: Give Mister Cumberbatch the leading role in a clever comedy, pleeeaaase..!?! Hilarious, absolutely hilarious! 
Okay, the film itself is what I would call a nice, amusing comedy with a more or less obvious message about what's important in life. But really, watching Benedict is so much fun...! And once again it's fascinating to see how he sort of vanishes behind the role, no Benedict, just the role he's playing.
My boyfriend said: "Your Benedict really knows how to do comedy."
Well, there you go.
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I don't usually cross-post, but I think this one deserves to be posted twice because if you need a smile brought to your lips, I shall present you with the 15 most dorky screencaps from Starter For 10. Enjoy!
And then, of course, there's also this:
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I just watched this film. It was really fun.
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I just got to watch this; thanks to TeeJay for pointing me towards this thread!
Like my mother would have put it, its a pretty 'harmless' movie... a genre of movie I have missed watching! I have always loved these movies, and it did remind me of one of my favourites 'On the Edge' with Cillian Murphy...
Gosh I just love Benedict in this; such a fun part and I loved the comedic talent... and well; I have a thing for awkward guys!
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He's just so horribly geeky in this Movie!
I must admit, it wasn't really my cup of tea but I thought he did comedy very well
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His geekiness made me laugh so helplessly...! I could imagine that he had a hell of a time shooting this movie, it must be so much fun to play a role like this. And his comic timing is just perfect.
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He's actually made me regret never taking a drama class and possibly doing some amateur dramatics.
He reminds me that you can be so many different people and personalities when you're acting, and as a shy person, I think that's great
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Bought it and watched it today. Funny movie, Ben does a great job .
I was wondering where Mark Gatiss will appear... I finally recognized him from his voice as the quiz master .
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I found Starter for 10 at my local library and watched it today. Benedict was totally adorkable 
. I hope to see him in more comedy roles!
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Ben is comedy gold. I have to watch the DVD again soon!
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Yes, Ben makes an adorable Geek. I like the movie overal too. So funny and sweet. Like a British version of a John Hughes film. Lots of good actors in it too. James McAvoy is lovely.
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And Mark Gatiss
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And let us not forget the lovely Rebecca Hall.
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Recently took this movie to a Girl's Night Gathering. My friends enjoyed it and couldn't believe how many familiar people were in it!
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Ben is absolutely hilarious in the movie and it only makes make regret more that he hasn't done enough comedy so far. But TBH I found the movie itself pretty average - it has a good start and a good ending, but it is dragging a bit in its central part. It is also irritatingly cliched, especially as far as two female characters go - what a waste of Rebecca Hall's talent!
