SummaryGeneration Iron follows top bodybuilders as they train to compete in the Mr. Olympia competition.
Directed By:Vlad Yudin
Written By:Vlad Yudin
Generation Iron
Metascore
Generally Favorable
61
User score
Generally Favorable
7.6
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Metascore
Generally Favorable
38% Positive
3 Reviews
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63% Mixed
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Sep 17, 2013
100
Yudin pulls lovely philosophical grace notes from his subjects as they illuminate some universal truths from their very specific world.
Sep 19, 2013
75
“Iron” opens a window to an exclusive club and gives valuable insight into a small, dedicated and proudly unique community.
Sep 19, 2013
60
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.
Oct 2, 2013
50
Mickey Rourke's narration provides an appropriate level of drama and importance as it details the men's training, adversities, failures, and triumphs.
Sep 19, 2013
50
For a documentary about extreme discipline, the filmmakers lack restraint: the movie, about 20 minutes too long, undercuts much of its own momentum.
Sep 18, 2013
40
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
89% Positive
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Sep 22, 2013
10
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.
Jul 9, 2014
9
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 the different avenues of approach from each bodybuilder leading up to the grand finale. A great documentary!
Production Company:
- The Vladar Company
- American Media
- Generation Iron
Release Date:Sep 20, 2013
Duration:1 h 46 m
Rating:PG-13
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Awards
Accolade Competition
• 2 Wins & 2 Nominations
Nevada International Film Festival, US
• 2 Wins & 2 Nominations
Buffalo Niagara Film Festival
• 1 Win & 1 Nomination
