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42 Up

Balden, Bruce (Actor), Bassett, Jacqueline (Actor) Rated:

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In 1964, director Michael Apted interviewed fourteen children from diverse backgrounds from all over England, asking them about their lives and their dreams for the future. Every seven years, Apted has been back to talk to the same subjects, examining the progression of their lives. Now they are 42.

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One of the towering achievements in the history of documentary film. Endlessly rewarding. --Philadelphia Inquirer

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Is Discontinued By Manufacturer : No
MPAA rating : s_medNotRated NR (Not Rated)
Product Dimensions : 7.5 x 5.5 x 0.53 inches; 4 Ounces
Media Format : Color, NTSC
Run time : 2 hours and 19 minutes
Release date : August 31, 2001
Actors : Balden, Bruce, Bassett, Jacqueline, Basterfield, Symon, Brackfield, Andrew, Brisby, John
Language : English, Unqualified
Studio : First Run Features
ASIN : B00005LDCB
Number of discs : 1

Best Sellers Rank: #235,522 in Movies & TV (See Top 100 in Movies & TV)
- #14,236 in Documentary (Movies & TV)

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Sharon Jacobs

Fascinating

Reviewed in the United States on April 1, 2013

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I watched 7up through 35 up on line at you tube for free and then bought 42 and 49 up from amazon. I find this documentary very interesting and I am in awe of the fact that this many people have been this dedicated for so long to continuing this project. It is not the best quality filming, but the idea is genius and I enjoy seeing each and every persons personality at they change and develop in life. I have no problem paying for this video as I feel it is money well deserved for all of those people who have made this possible for so many decades. A thank you to the filmmaker, crew and personalities involved. Thank you for sharing your lives with the world. I am sure it was not easy at times to agree to yet another interview. As one of millions that are privileged enough to watch your lives unfold - I thank you for sharing with me. I love you all. I feel like I know you all. This is a very interesting project. I hope you continue for many more episodes to come.

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Nanabird

Phenomenal

Reviewed in the United States on January 4, 2007

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This is an excellent movie. How I wish I knew all the people interviwed in it. They are all such intriguing people--so human, flawed and yet wonderful.

Neil and Bruce, you were so luminous as children and now still so idealistic--you give us all hope for humanity. Tony, Nick and all the rest--best wishes to you all.

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Estrellas30

An excellent documentary

Reviewed in the United States on August 12, 2019

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Sound quality was not good.

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David Colvin

Great Series no matter what age you start at!

Reviewed in the United States on May 28, 2008

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Highly Recommended! Fun to see where life will take you or at least these 7 people every 7 years!

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ANN HENRIGILLIS

great service

Reviewed in the United States on April 7, 2013

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got this cd quickly. loved the series and the quality was very good. would buy again from here again. nice

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Amazing, but try and watch the whole series in order for maximum effect

Reviewed in the United States on August 18, 2015

The 'Up Series' represents one of the most fascinating and unusual uses of film in cinema history - a documentary life-long chronicle of the lives of 14 people starting at 7 years old, revisiting them every seven years through age 56 (so far), presented largely through simple, straightforward, beautifully done interviews.

This film is from the middle of that journey. And while it can be enjoyed in a vacuum, the true power of the piece is watching these people through the arc of their whole lives. Watching one piece out of that context can't have quite the same power. This is a case where the sum is greater than the parts, even if the parts are all pretty terrific.

In terms of the series as a whole (which I strongly suggest you seek out) - while I could quibble, wishing for a bit more depth here and there (especially with the women, where there's a bit too much emphasis on love and marriage at the expense of all else), it's really an astounding, moving, frightening and uplifting document. There's no way to watch this remarkable series of films without reflecting deeply on one's own life, and how you have changed (and stayed the same) over your own lifetime.

While Michael Aped deserves every bit of credit he's received for this amazing piece of cultural anthropology, it's important to note that the first film, 7 Up,was actually directed by Paul Almond, and Apted was a that point a researcher for the project.

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Westley

Into their 40s

Reviewed in the United States on July 4, 2009

Michael Apted continues the superb "7 Up" series with this 1998 entry, featuring the "kids" now aged 42 years. For those not familiar with the series, in 1964 the documentary team interviewed a set of 7 year old U.K. children; every 7 years, the participants are re-interviewed, and we get to see them age before our eyes. The basic theme is based on the Jesuit motto, "Give me a child until he is seven and I will give you the man." The children were from a variety of backgrounds, with the intent of examining how issues of class affected their options and choices over the years.

I've watched the five prior documentaries, and it's amazing to see how the participants change or, in some cases, don't change over time. As the participants enter middle age, most have married, some have divorced, and most have children. They vary widely in terms of satisfaction with their lives and careers. My opinions of the participants also changed with each entry; for example, working class Tony's "hustle" in early entries of the series was admirable to me, but by middle age, it seemed like boastfulness and led him to make some life mistakes. On the other hand, spoiled Suzy becomes more likeable over time as she settles into being a mother and even starts to give back to her community. (However, I admire all of the interviewees for being willing to open up their lives.) Finally, there are a couple of unexpected events that happen, and Apted expertly edits the documentary to take full advantage of these twists. Overall, "42 Up" is probably my favorite in the series, although it is sometimes the saddest and most bittersweet.

Obviously, all documentaries are edited and tell their stories from a particular viewpoint. Apted's focus on issues of class and choices sometimes annoys the participants. However, overall, the series and "42 Up" specifically seem pretty even-handed. If you haven't seen the earlier entries, you really could jump in here, as Apted includes enough material from earlier interviews for viewers to get the general idea of what each participant's life has been like. However, to get the full impact, watch each of the earlier entries; the series is a bit repetitive at times, but well worth the time investment.

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