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- 2013
- PG-13
- The Vladar Company
- 1 h 46 m
- 2013
- PG-13
- The Vladar Company
- 1 h 46 m
Summary Generation Iron follows top bodybuilders as they train to compete in the Mr. Olympia competition.
Directed By: Vlad Yudin
Written By: Vlad Yudin
- 2013
- PG-13
- The Vladar Company
- 1 h 46 m
- 2013
- PG-13
- The Vladar Company
- 1 h 46 m
Generation Iron
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7.6
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Summary Generation Iron follows top bodybuilders as they train to compete in the Mr. Olympia competition.
Directed By: Vlad Yudin
Written By: Vlad Yudin
Where to Watch
Top Cast
Metascore
Generally Favorable
Based on 8 Critic Reviews
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38% Positive
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63% Mixed
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Metascore
Generally Favorable
Based on 8 Critic Reviews
61
38% Positive
3 Reviews
3 Reviews
63% Mixed
5 Reviews
5 Reviews
0% Negative
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Yudin pulls lovely philosophical grace notes from his subjects as they illuminate some universal truths from their very specific world.
[A] compelling and energetic documentary.
“Iron” opens a window to an exclusive club and gives valuable insight into a small, dedicated and proudly unique community.
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.
Mickey Rourke's narration provides an appropriate level of drama and importance as it details the men's training, adversities, failures, and triumphs.
For a documentary about extreme discipline, the filmmakers lack restraint: the movie, about 20 minutes too long, undercuts much of its own momentum.
Like so many documentaries made in a pop style, Generation Iron is a squandered opportunity, sacrificing depth and insight for superficial portraiture and drama.
User Score
Generally Favorable
Based on 19 User Ratings
7.6
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User Score
Generally Favorable
Based on 19 User Ratings
7.6
89% Positive
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Production Company
The Vladar Company,
American Media,
Generation Iron
Release Date Sep 20, 2013
Duration 1 h 46 m
Rating PG-13
Genres
Awards
Accolade Competition
• 2 Wins & 2 Nominations
Nevada International Film Festival, US
• 2 Wins & 2 Nominations
Buffalo Niagara Film Festival
• 1 Win & 1 Nomination
