Pumping Iron (25th Anniversary Special Edition)

The movie is great. Gotta love Arnold. Anyone interested in seeing about the powerlifting/bodybuilding world should watch.

Pretty entertaining and an awesome look at Arnold in his prime. The extra anniversary clips are nice; they tell you the truths about the movie. I recently started lifting weights and my friend recommended I watch the movie. It's a good hype-up movie. I have a new perspective of Arnold; very talented and an underrated genius/businessman.

I watched the 25th Anniversary edition of this DVD and even though the events take place more than 25 years ago, it is still relevent today. Arnold is highly entertaining especially when he is playing with Franco Columbu or messing with Lou Ferrigno's head before the big Mr. Olympia showdown.

Ferrigno is shown as the up and comer who is pushed repeatedly by his domineering father. He comes to train for the contest in total awe of Arnold, which makes his father mad and makes him push Lou harder.

We also see a very touching scene as the fourth place finisher of the Mr. Universe contest has to deal with disappointment and then listen as his friend is crowned Mr. Universe. He then talks about what must be going through his friend's mind and that he should go out and shake his hand out of courtesy.

Those familar with today's sport would say that these guys were obviously using steroids or some other body enhancing drug but that type of thing is never even hinted at.

This is a great documentary about the golden age of body building. All the top athletes of the era are in it, with heavy focus on Arnold and Lou. Good stuff!

As much fun as it was 25 years ago. Watching Arnie reminds me of Tiger Woods; at least one step ahead of his competitors at all times. Hearing from the participants in the film was also interesting.