For James McAvoy , a young actor born in 1979 , apart from TV cartoons, there is very little memory left in the 1980s, but he still remembers that he once owned a pair of stonewashed jeans. Although they did not fit well, they were printed on both sides. Popular cartoon characters at the time.
In a sense, "Starter For Ten" is like in the 1980s British youth film shooting, Vaughan recalled: "I was accompanied by American director John Hughes (John Hughes) series of classic youth shot The film grew up, and they are very clear in my memory. At that time, the freckles on Molly Ringward’s face and Garbo’s smile became a symbol of the times. When I was conceiving "Starter For Ten", of course I I would think of revisiting " Pink ", " The Breakfast Club ", " Ferris Bueller's Day Off " and " St. Elmo's Fire " these representative works of the 1980s youth films. I was looking for this feeling."
Nicos said: "Those films are very strange to us, because there has never been the same tradition of youth films in the UK. I think that the same class origin in the UK is inseparable, and the British audience is very sensitive to this. The education of this country cannot be separated from it. class."
If "Starter For Ten" reminds people of the enthusiasm in " Sixteen Candles " and " The Breakfast Club ", it is bound to show class conflicts. The film presents the background of the economic recession during the Thatcher era. The TV game show University Challenge plays an important role in the film. The confrontation between the newly established working-class universities and the established aristocratic universities of Oxford and Cambridge shows a more sensitive class. problem.
"David's novels contain a lot of politics and class topics, which are also an important part of the story," Vaughan said. "The political issues at the time were very obvious and they often occurred on campus. Even in the background scenes of the movie, You will see anti-apartheid rallies and nuclear disarmament protests. In Bristol, you are always aware of class differences. When I entered the University of Bristol from a state middle school, I did feel a real cultural conflict. The class differences lie in It was very obvious at the time that Bryan, who was born in the working class, had to not only manage to deal with the alienation of his friends, but also prepare to integrate into a new education and living environment. There are more wealthy class children here, and they are more confident."
Not as good as the Young Ones University Challenge episode.
"Starter For Ten" injected new elements into the old formulaic movie, and as a result, this impeccable love comedy was created .
——"Apollo Guide"
James McAvoy may be the cutest British rookie after Ewan McGregor . His twinkling eyes are enough to attract the attention of the audience.
——" washington post "
"Starter For Ten" is a movie belonging to McAvoy, although the acting skills of those fresh faces are also good.
——"Toronto Star"
