From Gold's Gym in Venice Beach California to the showdown in Pretoria, amateur and professional bodybuilders prepare for the 1975 Mr. Olympia and Mr. Universe contests in this part-scripted, part- documentary film. Pumping Iron was such a great Documentary i mean the way it portrays the lives of all this guys is amazing and even sad sometimes especially Lou Ferrigno and Arnold Schwarzenegger basically plays himself this big muscular guy who is pretty much a goofball in real life and he makes sure he has fun every day of his life which he did the man is 69 years old today and he still stars in Terminator Movies and attends The Arnold Classic every year and he brings more new stories to tell to the younger audience but also those who lived and spend their lives watching him competing in Bodybuilding or just watched all of his movies. Franco Columbu also has a great story to tell and Mike Katz with his 2 little children and pretty much everyone. This isn't a movie about big guys holding weapons it's based on actual events and it rocks as both a movie and a documentary 2 Thumbs Up 10/10.

Where do I start with this movie? Let me tell you, Arnold's big ol' muscles weren't the only things that were bulging during this movie. Did you see the size of those guys? They're huuuuuuuugggeeee. Probably the biggest muscles I've seen; perhaps not as big as a guy I know called Ashley's. He's got some pretty big muscles, but I didn't see him in this documentary. Probably because his muscles are just too big to be caught on camera. They're a bit like big-foot, only people with bad cameras can take pictures of him.This documentary seemed to be very factual, however I believe that the scene when Arnold made out with Louie seemed a bit forced in. Perhaps to pander towards the LGBT community, as they do seem to not be as prominent in the body-building world in comparison to the CIS WHITE MALE SCUM.Overall; this film provided a deep, insightful view into the world of body-building- and I believe I came out of this experience far more enlightened by this media form. It's perhaps the best form of art I've ever seen. P.S: The guys were pretty hot.P.P.S: Not hot enough to melt steel beams, Bush did 9/11. Ted Cruz is the Zodiac Killer, Trump is America's only hope. Thanks for ready my review. I love you all, especially ARNY. Text me when you get this, man. I miss you. In case you forgot my number it's 999.Xoxo. ~Gossip Girl. (Swindon)

From Gold's Gym in Venice Beach, California to the showdown in Pretoria, amateur and professional bodybuilders prepare for the 1975 Mr. Olympia and Mr. Universe contests in this part-scripted, part-documentary film.Say what you will about Arnold's acting or even his political career. There is plenty to criticize on both fronts. But his knowledge and passion for bodybuilding is unmatched. Here more than anywhere else we see just how brilliant and focused he can be.The film is even better in retrospect because there was no knowing that Arnold (in 1977) was going to become the megastar he is. The same goes for Lou Ferrigno. Of all the competitors, it had to be the Incredible Hulk, and that makes it much more fun to watch.

Pumping Iron is a great documentary. A rather revealing look at the then smaller world of body-building. Audiences are introduced to the charismatic, brash and overly-confident Arnold Schwarzenegger. Later we see the camaraderie between the muscle men at Arnold's gym in L.A. Thereis a huge contrast between the fun atmosphere of L.A. and the austere and dark gym where Lou Ferrigno trains under the rather obsessive watch of his father, Matty. While Ferrigno is bigger than Arnold, Arnold is considered to have the body with best symmetry and alignment, not to forget those 25 inch biceps. The scenes with Mike Katz, an amateur body-builder and former NY Jets player with an enormous chest are quite memorable and inspiring. Katz talks about the taunting he received as a kid and how this pushed him to train hard to achieve his goals. Try to watch the DVD which includes an update 30 years later. Included among several memorable scenes are: Arnold smoking a joint; Arnold talking about the pump and "coming" feeling; Arnold giving tips on how to pose; after Lou Ferrigno has finished an impressive set of military benches, his father tells that Arnold might be training twice as hard as he is; some body builders who can barely run normally thanks to so much muscle. Great Documnetary, don't miss it.