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On DVD: Jul. 02, 2013 | On Blu-ray: TBD
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56 Up Review

Other Critics provided by Metacritic.com

Critics scores range from 0 to 100, with higher scores indicating more favorable reviews.

  • 5.0
    83

    out of 100

    Metascore®
    Universal acclaim
    based on a weighted average of all
    critic review scores.

  • 100

    out of 100

    Chicago Sun-Times Roger Ebert

    It is a mystery, this business of life. I can't think of any under cinematic undertaking that allows us to realize that more deeply.

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  • 60

    out of 100

    Variety Ronnie Scheib

    Certain moments in the film resemble nothing so much as attending a school reunion, being buttonholed by an old acquaintance and shown snapshots of the grandkids. A complacently conservative acceptance sometimes seems to blanket all of 56 Up, as if maturity entails a serene blessing of the status quo.

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  • 70

    out of 100

    Village Voice Michael Atkinson

    By now, grandchildren are ever-present, and stasis has set in. Apted's entire project is awesome in scale but subject to inevitable diminishing returns.

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  • 70

    out of 100

    The Hollywood Reporter John DeFore

    Self-contained enough for theatrical audiences new to the series, it will play best with those who've come to care for these Brits over time.

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  • 80

    out of 100

    The New York Times Manohla Dargis

    Life rushes by so fast, it flickers today and is gone tomorrow. In 56 Up - the latest installment in Michael Apted's remarkable documentary project that has followed a group of Britons since 1964, starting when they were 7 - entire lifetimes race by with a few edits.

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  • 80

    out of 100

    Wall Street Journal Joe Morgenstern

    This unique enterprise, which began as a documentary experiment almost a half century ago, has grown into an inspiring testimonial to the unpredictability of the human spirit.

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