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8 reviews · Provided by Metacritic.com
- 100Village VoiceErnest HardyVillage VoiceErnest HardyYudin pulls lovely philosophical grace notes from his subjects as they illuminate some universal truths from their very specific world.
- 80Los Angeles TimesGary GoldsteinLos Angeles TimesGary Goldstein[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.
- 60New York Daily NewsJoe NeumaierNew York Daily NewsJoe NeumaierAs 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.
- 60VarietyDennis HarveyVarietyDennis HarveyThose with just a casual interest will find it colorful if a bit undercooked in the human-interest department, with limited insight into what makes its subjects tick, and the occasional rivalries between them.
- For a documentary about extreme discipline, the filmmakers lack restraint: the movie, about 20 minutes too long, undercuts much of its own momentum.
- Mickey Rourke's narration provides an appropriate level of drama and importance as it details the men's training, adversities, failures, and triumphs.
- 40The DissolveNick SchagerThe DissolveNick SchagerLike so many documentaries made in a pop style, Generation Iron is a squandered opportunity, sacrificing depth and insight for superficial portraiture and drama.