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28 Up (1985)

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Director Michael Apted revisits the same group of British-born adults after a 7 year wait. The subjects are interviewed as to the changes that have occurred in their lives during the last seven years.

Unrated, 2 hr. 16 min.

Documentary, Special Interest

Directed By: Michael Apted

In Theaters: Oct 6, 1985 Wide

On DVD: Oct 19, 2004

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The effect of 28 Up is to bring a dimension of wisdom and insight to the earlier footage, and in doing this Mr. Apted has been subtle and selective.

May 21, 2005 Full Review Source: New York Times

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Janet Maslin

New York Times

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It is almost scary to realize that this film has given me a fair chance of predicting what lies ahead for these strangers. I almost understand the motives of those who chose to drop out of the experiment.

August 28, 2001 Full Review Source: Chicago Sun-Times

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Roger Ebert

Chicago Sun-Times

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No matter how it's interpreted, the film remains a deft and compelling piece.

January 1, 2000 Full Review Source: Chicago Reader

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Dave Kehr

Chicago Reader

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A real mind-bender. Apted invented a new documentary form with this series.

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Cole Smithey

ColeSmithey.com

Not to be missed.

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Wade Major

Boxoffice Magazine

T terrific, telling time capsule of human growth and personality development.

May 21, 2005 Full Review Source: DVDTalk.com

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Bill Gibron

DVDTalk.com

The 14 subjects of the "Up" series came together as a group only twice, and by the end of 28 Up, three have dropped out of the project.

October 26, 2004 Full Review Source: Slant Magazine

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Ed Gonzalez

Slant Magazine

Brilliant. One of the landmark documentaries.

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Mark Robison

Reno Gazette-Journal Source: Reno Gazette-Journal

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With this installment in the series we lose two of the "kids". They decide not to participate anymore. It's unfortunate but ultimately their choice,Huge changes come this time around as we see our folks with families and adult lives and thoughts. Gone are a lot of the cockiness of youth. A lot... not all.

May 11, 2009

Jason Spencer

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didn't see 21 up regrettably because my hold didn't come in yet, but these heartbreakingly beautiful stories hit a chord with me. a tad too long and out of the kids some of them have undeniably more interesting stories than others. like who could forget neil? my gosh that man/boy makes me sad just to look at him. or

July 3, 2007