Generation Iron

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Generation Iron

PG-13

2013

1h 46m

Documentary

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Phil Heath, Kai Greene, Branch Warren and other top bodybuilders train and compete for the coveted title of Mr. Olympia.

Jake Wilson

Sydney Morning Herald

While Yudin gives us plenty of room to laugh at them, he also acknowledges their capacity to inspire awe - not only at their bulging muscles, but at their willingness to go all the way with the infantile wish to look bigger than anyone else.

Rated: 3/5

Mar 12, 2014

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Louis Black

Austin Chronicle

The film ends up being about much more than itself, much more than just bodybuilding or bodybuilders. Although a bit overlong, it is really a triumph of intelligent, strategic filmmaking.

Rated: 2.5/5

Oct 4, 2013

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Nicole Herrington

New York Times

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

Rated: 2.5/5

Sep 19, 2013

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Debbie Lynn Elias

Behind The Lens

Cleanly lensed, succinctly edited, Generation Iron is the bodybuilding documentary for this generation.

Jan 7, 2020

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Mark Demetrius

FILMINK (Australia)

...just about enough memorable quotes, eloquence, personality, and pathos to divert even those of us with no interest in sport.

Mar 30, 2014

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Leigh Paatsch

Herald Sun (Australia)

It's mostly a polite, controlling-authority-approved peek into the world of competition bodybuilding, though not enough to dissuade fans from taking a look.

Rated: 2.5/5

Mar 18, 2014

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If you haven't seen pumping iron before this. The movie will throw you off on how it is filmed.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

01/28/23

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Audience Member

Very good documentary about the mindset of a bodybuilder. Strong genes are one thing, but hard work another.. Respect to Kai Greene for his hard work.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/14/23

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Audience Member

Tengo que admitir que he tenido un período donde he estado obsesionada con los documentales de fitness. Como mencioné antes, me llenan de inspiración y motivación ver como estos atletas logran lo imposible. En Generation Iron sólo puedo opinar como espectadora porque el Fisicoculturismo es algo con lo cual no he tenido experiencia, pero este documental nos da un vistazo a lo que conlleva entrenar para el Mr. Olympia, algo así como los Oscars de este deporte. Estos atletas se comprometen alma y cuerpo para lograr los objetivos que se proponen. El culto al cuerpo nunca ha estado más claro que al escuchar estas historias.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

02/13/23

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Audience Member

not as entertaining as pumping iron but still very good

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

02/07/23

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Audience Member

Does not even come close to `Pumping Iron`

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

02/16/23

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Audience Member

It's pretty cool and a good watch for fans of the art.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

02/24/23

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Vlad Yudin

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Edwin Mejia

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Synopsis

Phil Heath, Kai Greene, Branch Warren and other top bodybuilders train and compete for the coveted title of Mr. Olympia.

Director: Vlad Yudin
Producer: Edwin Mejia, Vlad Yudin
Screenwriter: Vlad Yudin
Distributor: American Media Inc., The Vladar Company
Production Co: The Vladar Company
Rating: PG-13 (Thematic Material|Brief Strong Language)
Genre: Documentary
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Sep 20, 2013, Limited
Release Date (Streaming): May 14, 2015
Box Office (Gross USA): $849.5K
Runtime: 1h 46m

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