Fresh
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.
Janet Maslin, New York Times
28 Up
Give me a child until he is seven and I will give you the man
1984 · 2h 16m · N/A
Documentary
Directed by
Michael Apted
Overview
Just two years away from turning 30, participants in Michael Apted's documentary series are facing serious questions of identity and purpose, wondering whether they've found their place in the world.
Director and cast
Critics on Rotten Tomatoes
Top critics, in their words
100%
Tomatometer
Fresh
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.
Roger Ebert, Chicago Sun-Times
Fresh
No matter how it's interpreted, the film remains a deft and compelling piece.
Dave Kehr, Chicago Reader
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