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The series is both a testimonial to the vagaries of chance and an endlessly cyclical study into the implications of being studied. Full Review

Apted once wanted to give us "glimpses into Britain's future," per the archival-footage announcer. With this installment, he's delivered an intimate portrait of settling down and finally making peace with one's well-publicized past. Full Review

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. Full Review

It shows that life is what happens when you're busy making other plans. And how, in case we forget, every age can predict the next. Full Review

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. Full Review