Wednesday, September 13 6:00 PM RYERSON
The director prefaced this screening by telling us that the first question you get on a quiz show is called the "starter", and it's for ten points. Hence, "starter for ten". He was (rightly) afraid nobody would know what it meant. It's never fully explained in the film, but it's mentioned no less than three times, so you've figured it out by the end of the movie. Needless worrying about the title, but it's not the first time we've seen that.
Anyway, this movie is about a small-town kid that goes to University so that he can learn endless facts and star in a quiz show. If it that doesn't make it obvious, I'll spell it out: this movie is hilarious and entertaining.
Along with the main story of him getting on his University quiz team and going to the televised show, there's also a bunch of other things going on. There's his old friends from back home, his new friends at University, and the two girls he gets involved with. There's also his mom and Mr. Whippy! So with all these things going on the movie moves at a great pace.
Along the way, you get to listen to a rocking 80's soundtrack, too! The Cure were a little bit involved in the movie, so if you're into the music you'll enjoy the movie even more. Seeing this movie, I think I'll pick up the book at the library. It should be even better, right? If so, it'll be a fantastic read.
In the end, our hero learns that knowing the correct answer isn't as important as being able to ask the right question. Lessons are learned, and everyone grows up a little bit. Very satisfying ending to this hilarious romping tale.