Review of 56 Up (2012) by Shawn G — 14 Mar 2013
The Up series is absolutely fascinating. I have watched these 14 (now 13, one has dropped out) children grown from seven year olds to 56 year olds, in seven year increments. You cannot help becoming emotionally invested in many of them.
Poor sad Neil, whom you are never certain will be around for the next installment. Nick and Bruce, who have made compromises in their lives, as we all do. Tony, who has revealed so much to us in his unguarded moments.
And Suzy, who you wanted to strangle at 14 and 21, but who is now almost a wise elder. They are a group of people who have invited us to witness their lives. Part of the appeal is imagining how your life would appear in the same seven year increments.
What has happened? What makes sense of it all? This series is about life, and it is amazing.
This review of 56 Up (2012) was written by Shawn G on 14 Mar 2013.
56 Up has generally received very positive reviews.
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