For some reason in the last week or so this film came to me in several different ways. I've never really cared for James McAvoy one way or another, but he is quite enjoyable here. He's endearing, really. Alice Eve is gorgeous and well represents the kind of girl that most men would kill to be with, and in a nice twist of fate she's not a bitch, or an idiot, she's a genuinely nice person. But the problem is that she's not really the perfect girl - Rebbecca Hall is, and is she ever. There is this amazing sweetness and earnestness that comes in the scenes between Hall and McAvoy that is sadly rare in this type of film. You feel these two people connecting and you want, ever so badly, for them to find a way to be together. There's a scene between them on New Years Eve that should be a text-book scene to study for anyone wanting to show soulmates awkwardly gearing up for their first intimate moment. It's lovely.
Look at me babbling on without saying what the film is about. More or less it's about a guy who wants to prove himself by being on University Quiz show and also his dealings with his personal relationships. I realize that I'm not selling it really well here - but it really is a wonderful film. It starts off a bit slow, but picks up nicely quickly. It's the kind of film that sneaks up on you, but in such a great way.
Starter for 10
Starter for 10 [Blu-ray]
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