Generation Iron

Name: Generation Iron
Genre: Drama, Sport, Documentary
Released: September 20, 2013
Duration: 106 min
Rating: 61

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Vladar Company, The | Release Date: September 20, 2013 | PG-13

Summary: Generation Iron follows top bodybuilders as they train to compete in the Mr. Olympia competition.

Director: Vlad Yudin

Genre(s): Drama, Sport, Documentary

Rating: PG-13

Runtime: 106 min

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Ernest Hardy

Sep 17, 2013

Yudin pulls lovely philosophical grace notes from his subjects as they illuminate some universal truths from their very specific world. Read full review

Gary Goldstein

Sep 19, 2013

[A] compelling and energetic documentary. Read full review

Sean O’Connell

Sep 19, 2013

“Iron” opens a window to an exclusive club and gives valuable insight into a small, dedicated and proudly unique community. Read full review

Joe Neumaier

Sep 19, 2013

As narrated by Mickey Rourke and with appearances from Arnold Schwarzenegger and Lou Ferrigno, the movie captures the men who mix “sports, entertainment, art and a way of life” — as the former Governator describes body sculpting. It’s their honesty that looms large. Read full review

Louis Black

Oct 2, 2013

Mickey Rourke's narration provides an appropriate level of drama and importance as it details the men's training, adversities, failures, and triumphs. Read full review

Nicole Herrington

Sep 19, 2013

For a documentary about extreme discipline, the filmmakers lack restraint: the movie, about 20 minutes too long, undercuts much of its own momentum. Read full review

Nick Schager

Sep 18, 2013

Like so many documentaries made in a pop style, Generation Iron is a squandered opportunity, sacrificing depth and insight for superficial portraiture and drama. Read full review

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2thegym

Sep 22, 2013

Great movie. Even if your not into bodybuilding it is still a enjoyable movie. I wish jay cutler was in it more. But they did a great jibe explaining the art of body building. There is more to the sport then people think.

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am0633133

Jul 9, 2014

The amount of dedication presented in this film is astonishing. If you have no true education into body building and the amount of discipline involved with it, you will after watching this. It allows for insight into a world that the average person does not realize. It encompasses all theThe amount of dedication presented in this film is astonishing. If you have no true education into body building and the amount of discipline involved with it, you will after watching this. It allows for insight into a world that the average person does not realize. It encompasses all the different avenues of approach from each bodybuilder leading up to the grand finale. A great documentary!… Expand

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