Pumping Iron

Michael Leader

In retrospect, it is unsurprising that both of the films main stars pursued careers in acting, because Pumping Iron is a documentary in only the most liberal sense of the word. ( Read More )

Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat

When you have driven your body past the barrierand then you relax, all the blood comes rushing, pounding back into your muscles. ( Read More )

Made before the wholesale entry into mainstream culture of steroids, breast (and pec) implants, liposuction, and other procedures that have made cosmetic surgery the business it is today, PUMPING IRON was released in an era when excessive attention to ones own body still seemed somewhat shameful. ( Read More )

Rich Cline

The film is packed with warped little touches and inventive effects. ( Read More )

Dom Sinacola

We loved whomping fuzzy cheeked college bonus babies owned by the Dodgers and Phillies..Its an underdog story made for a documentary and Chapman and Maclain Way have given the story the doc it deserved.Josh Jackson 3. ( Read More )