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      21 Up

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      Ed Gonzalez Slant Magazine Seven Up scene-stealer Neil Hughes becomes the series' tragic figure in 21 Up. Rated: 3/4 Oct 26, 2004 Full Review Emanuel Levy EmanuelLevy.Com The third chapter in Michael Apted's one of a kind documentary Rated: B+ Mar 4, 2011 Full Review Read all reviews

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      Audience Member These participants all deserve a tremendous amount of thanks for even agreeing to participate in something like this during such formative years. I'm overly impressed with their ability to formulate their thoughts, projections, and emotions so clearly and am continually fascinated, despite feeling slightly voyeuristic. Paul was probably my favorite in this installment and I absolutely loved hearing him reflect on the idea of happiness, as well as the changes he has intentionally made to transform the person he was at 14 into the person he wants to be at 21. I also really got a kick out of Tony and definitely had a soft spot for the seven year old he was. I was sad at first to hear he was no longer pursuing his career as a jockey but then totally inspired with his positivity and work ethic as he seems to be happy as he keeps moving forward with his life goals. Neil was probably my favorite from the original so I was definitely a little sad to see his life taking a more difficult path at the moment and will definitely be rooting for him to find that spark by the time we revisit him at 28. Lastly, I also got a kick out of Suzy at 21 discussing her lack of enthusiasm and not wanting to participate in this anymore at 14, which was so evident in the previous installment, whether she ever admitted it or not. 8.5/10 Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 01/20/23 Full Review Audience Member Perhaps this might be better titled <em>21 Down</em>, as the malaise, stagnation, and disillusionment of the 70s, and of young adulthood in general, are setting in for our subjects, who variously, and with few exceptions, are showing signs of becoming settled down and worn down and even downtrodden. In the previous installment, there is that unforgettable and pregnant happenstance when the camera veers away from its oblivious and posh interviewee to catch in the background a dog capturing and killing a rabbit. Here the dog has become life itself and the rabbit is poor Neil. Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 01/30/23 Full Review david f This film follows the original 7 year old children of the Up Series into their twenties. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 03/31/23 Full Review Audience Member One wonders what an amazing piece of sociological study this would have been in the hands of a more skillful filmmaker, but even if Apted's approach continues to be a tad too mechanical, the answers we get from the participants (and the shock of seeing how their lives changed) compensate immensely. Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 02/14/23 Full Review Audience Member Stark and honest, giving an insightful look into the fears, aspirations and mindsets of this varied group of young adults growing up in Britain in the 70s. Interesting to see how it challenges ones own predispositions. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 01/16/23 Full Review Audience Member Love it! Keep it up, Apted. Still heartbreaking, but different. Really powerful seeing everyone grow up. I love seeing everyone in their bell bottoms. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 02/23/23 Full Review Read all reviews Post a rating

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      Michael Apted