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Audience Member I am not sure if we are peaking here but at 42 each of these participants have now had uniquely interesting experiences, and the proper time to look back and reflect on them. The emotions feel stronger in me as well with each successive film as I can't help but feel a deeper connection to each person, as the details from past experiences fuel, or hinder, the growth witnessed in the present film. I was thrilled to see Simon back but sad to learn that he doesn't see his five kids much after he and his wife divorced. I still get a kick out of Tony but appreciate the honesty his wife displayed in discussing their marital issues. Aside from Andrew, Tony maybe the participant who has had the most easily predictable outcome, and in each film he seems to basically do whatever it is he said he was going to do in the previous film. Paul and his wife seem so happy and perfect for each other and I couldn't be happier seeing that happen for a kind and gentle soul like him. Lynn and her husband also seem to have a relationship that makes a truly happy family, and I was glad to hear her health issues haven't been keeping her down. Bruce was by far my favorite this time but it was actually during Neil's segment that he earned this accolade. I finally shed some legit tears during this series, seeing the way those two have connected, with Neil, upon his arrival to London, even spending some time in Bruce's guestroom as his roommate. I was so thrilled Neil looks like he is starting to experience a positive bounce as he surrounds himself with more people in London. There has also been no mention or update of Peter for 2 films now... 9.5/10 Rated 4.5/5 Stars •  Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 01/20/23 Full Review david f Michael Apted's brilliant documentary. Rated 5/5 Stars •  Rated 5 out of 5 stars 03/31/23 Full Review Audience Member Perhaps I should not have watched these in films in such quick succession... They do become rather repetitive, and while I understand that each installment should be watchable as a film on its own, it feels as if there is only 20 mins of new material each time around. And of that, only 10 mins are particularly interesting. Still, worth watching Rated 3/5 Stars •  Rated 3 out of 5 stars 01/16/23 Full Review Audience Member The best one yet! Definitely a few boring stories, but some of the best ones so far too. I really loved it. Rated 5/5 Stars •  Rated 5 out of 5 stars 02/23/23 Full Review Audience Member Really fascinating to watch but I wish that everyone would come back each time and not drop out now and again Rated 4/5 Stars •  Rated 4 out of 5 stars 02/12/23 Full Review Audience Member good doc in the 'up series" Rated 4/5 Stars •  Rated 4 out of 5 stars 01/21/23 Full Review Read all reviews

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