Michael Apted

Reviews

The Up Series

By Bill Gibron

Give me the boy at age seven, and I'll give you the man. The Jesuits may have had something with that saying, especially after watching Michael Apted's masterwork 49 years into the making. [15 October 2007]

49 Up (2007)

By Kate Williams

Through the gentle observation and simple exploration of life’s quotidian nature, the Up Series achieves a dramatic relevancy that simple fiction or melodrama could never equal. [20 March 2007]

Amazing Grace (2006)

By Cynthia Fuchs

The movie's thematic insistence on seeing takes shape through slavery, a horrible moral blight even if it's off-screen in the colonies and not in London with our heroes. [23 February 2007]

Enough (2002)

By Cynthia Fuchs

The first bit of news I heard on waking up this morning was that the wedding was off. [15 September 2003]

Enigma (2001)

By James Oliphant

Michael Apted speaks of his intent to make the country appear 'beautiful' and, consequently, we're spared shots of bombed-out London or casualties of any kind.

Enough (2002)

By Cynthia Fuchs

J-Lo rocks combat boots. [10 October 2002]

Enough (2002)

By Cynthia Fuchs

J-Lo rocks combat boots. [23 May 2002]

Enigma (2001)

By Cynthia Fuchs

There comes a point in 'Enigma' where Jeremy Northam shows up and you feel grateful. [9 May 2002]

The World Is Not Enough (1999)

By Beth Armitage

I can't help it; whenever I hear that opening theme music to a James Bond film, I get a tingle. I can't help but to hope for the best. This time out, my hopes were raised by a great opening sequence to The World Is Not Enough, which involves a thrilling highspeed boat chase. What's more, TWINE gives us the premise for a most excellent villain. [1 January 1995]