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The main character and narrator is Terry (Nigel Havers) who
is a wealthy divorced stockbroker indulging in both his new-found
freedom and lots of mid-20s girls.
Also divorced is James (Anthony Head), a retired dentist,
who is having problems with certain parts of his anatomy but
is boosted by his mates support.
Patrick (Don Warrington) has never married and is an art
expert. His role - and its portrayal - are simply wonderful
and he adds a never-had-to-be-responsible-to-anyone touch
to proceedings.
Gary (Ray Burdis) is still married and is the decking king
of south-east England. He's still married and the look at
his life compared with those of the other guys is both sweet
and sour. He can't get about as they do, but there is an obvious
love within his family.
Manchild doesn't pull punches and is adult in concept.
The language does get blue and there are few things left to
the imagination about what is going on just outside camera
coverage.
It is aimed for the mid-life crisis mob and you have to say
that watching it would be a real boost for any bloke in a
bad marriage, a messy divorce, or having survived one.
Above all, Manchild succeeds on its rich characters,
the real way it looks at things, and its exceptionally witty
script.
A must-see.
Conclusion: 90% Extras: 20%.
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