Not sure when this was filmed. Everything is giving me an early 1990s vibe but it seems it was published in 2010. Regardless its a chance to get a honest look at 8 middle aged British blokes dealing with life. Maybe not the most thrilling prospect, but if you are in the age group I guess it shows you a bit of how others are coping with issues that you might encounter when you reach this stage in life.

They all seem to be broken in some respect but manage to forge on regardless. None of them are terribly successful but are likeable even though most carry the aura of douchery.

Its an honest look at how each deal with their circumstances and even though all of them are white British males in their middle age they represent a host of issues we might encounter by that age.

Its surprising to me this was made by a woman. If you are not in the fairly narrow target group I have no idea why you would find this interesting. Maybe this was made as an anniversary gift for her husband.

All and all, its an okay watch if you are a white middle aged male, that wants to know how others have dealt with a mid life crisis. If not, you can steer clear of this.

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