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sean l 04/21/2016 First in a long line of documentaries, which check-in every seven years with the same group of children to see how their lives have unfolded. Our first meeting is very short, as these things go, which should be expected since the subjects are just seven years old and there isn't a lot of back-story to investigate. There's already a lot of developmental divergence among the youngsters, though, which is intentional on the part of the filmmakers. Of course, the great experiment is noting how much crossover there is between classes over the decades. How much upward mobility is really available for that sweet cattle rancher's child from Scotland, versus the son of a financial analyst who already boasts of his investments in the stock market? Or for the boys, as opposed to the fairer sex? For now, we hear a lot of their parents' opinions filtered through their offspring and some interesting - if not vital - notes about a typical day in their life. Seven is a great age for thinking; beyond the point of simple observation but not yet jaded or corrupted by one's experiences and surroundings. Thus, we get a lot of honest, unashamed opinions on some heavy matters, and some very raw answers that we'd never hear from an adult. It's all just the tip of the iceberg, really. Like the subjects themselves, this is just a sketch of a greater picture yet to come. It does serve as a firm foundation for looking back, for comparing and for contrasting, and that's sure to make for an excellent long game. See more 03/05/2016 Fascinating, but ultimately its a little thin on substance, and understandably so. Nonetheless, it serves as a good base for how the series will develop further down the line. See more 12/03/2015 The most outstanding use of the documentary format ever. A unique experiment which parallels the age of television. See more 07/29/2015 These kids are so adorable! I have no idea what to expect, but I'm very excited. See more 05/21/2015 Short and sweet. Kinda like the kids I guess. See more harrison r @emailaddress 04/18/2015 Can't really rate this one separately from the rest, but the entire series is amazing See more Read all reviews

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