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  • 2008
  • PG-13
  • Magnolia Pictures
  • 1 h 45 m
  • 2008
  • PG-13
  • Magnolia Pictures
  • 1 h 45 m

Summary In America, we define ourselves in the superlative: we are the biggest, strongest, fastest country in the world. We reward speed, size and above all else: winning – at sport, at business and at war. Metaphorically we are a nation on steroids. Is it any wonder that so many of our heroes are on performance enhancing drugs? Blending com...

Written By: Chris Bell

  • 2008
  • PG-13
  • Magnolia Pictures
  • 1 h 45 m
  • 2008
  • PG-13
  • Magnolia Pictures
  • 1 h 45 m

Bigger Stronger Faster*

Metascore Generally Favorable Based on 20 Critic Reviews
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User Score Generally Favorable Based on 10 User Ratings
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Summary In America, we define ourselves in the superlative: we are the biggest, strongest, fastest country in the world. We reward speed, size and above all else: winning – at sport, at business and at war. Metaphorically we are a nation on steroids. Is it any wonder that so many of our heroes are on performance enhancing drugs? Blending com...

Written By: Chris Bell

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91
Bigger, Stronger, Faster is a portrait of a culture that claims to hate steroids but may, by now, be too pumped to do much about it.
By Owen Gleiberman FULL REVIEW
90
Bell's documentary is an absolute must see for anyone taking part in any kind of debate about steroids.
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Entertaining and informative.
By Shawn Levy FULL REVIEW
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Bigger, Stronger, Faster* left me convinced that the steroid scandals will abate as the drugs are reluctantly accepted as inevitable products of a continuing revolution in biotechnology. Replaceable body parts, plastic surgery, anti-depressants, Viagra and steroids are just a few of the technological advancements in a never-ending drive to make the species superhuman.
By Stephen Holden FULL REVIEW
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Full of revelations, all brought to light by Bell's good-natured, Michael Moore-lite dogging of athletes, health experts, government officials, and even his own parents.
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While Bell makes the point that pros account for about 85 percent of total usage, he is more interested in why others - including a guy with the world's biggest biceps, who admits they repulse women - are so driven to be Bigger, Stronger, Faster*.
By Lou Lumenick FULL REVIEW
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It's an interesting and eye-opening journey.
By William Arnold FULL REVIEW

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Production Company BSF Film
Release Date May 30, 2008
Duration 1 h 45 m
Rating PG-13
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Tagline Is it still cheating if everyone's doing it?
Website http://www.biggerstrongerfastermovie.com/
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Awards

Karlovy Vary Fresh Films Fest
• 1 Win & 1 Nomination
Karlovy Vary International Film Festival
• 1 Win & 1 Nomination
Sundance Film Festival
• 1 Nomination

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