Starter for 10 (2006) | How Woke Is It?

Our VerdictNot Woke

Starter for 102006

In a free society the right to critique art is essential and protected speech. These reviews reflect personal opinions and not statements of fact.

What We Think

Starter for 10 is an old-school, non-woke university romcom. Its focus is on class, youthful fumbling, and personal ambition, not on pushing modern ideological themes. A refreshingly non-woke viewing experience.

Score Breakdown

Compromised:Narrative Integrity

Not Woke

What is this?

This coming-of-age comedy-drama focuses on relatable, flawed characters and personal growth, without heavy-handed identity politics. The cast is overwhelmingly chosen to fit the British university setting and time period (mid-1980s), not to fulfill modern representation checklists, keeping narrative integrity mostly intact.

Compromised:Cultural Foundations

Not Woke

What is this?

Traditional friendships, family, romance, and class differences are central, with no real subversion of masculinity, faith, or tradition. The film humorously depicts British university life, rather than attacking cultural norms. Gender roles and family are not major battlegrounds in this story.

Compromised:Ideological Monoculture

Not Woke

What is this?

The film doesn't villainize traditional or dissenting viewpoints, nor does it enforce a singular ideological vision. Instead, it's more preoccupied with the awkwardness of youth and academic ambition. There's no real push for ideological uniformity or caricatured 'bad guys.'

User Reviews

No user reviews received yet.

Please leave a review and let the world know what you think.
Your review will be kept completely anonymous.

Your Review

Comments

Users Also Viewed

Movie poster for The Last of the Blonde Bombshells

Disclaimer: In a free society the right to critique art is essential and protected as a form of free speech and freedom of expression. The reviews and commentary on this site represent personal opinions and interpretations. They are not statements of fact and should not be taken as factual claims about any individual, company, or creative work.