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received. However, amongst the unique beauty being portrayed, there was a general sentiment that the film lost itself with poorly guided humour. That worked in opposition to the magnificent beauty of man and muscle as it induced the audience to poke fun at the silliness of the vanity and intense obsession.
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applauded the breakaway from a traditional narrative. In their review they admitted that while this was labelled a documentary, Côté was able to unsurprisingly captivate his audience by scraping a crafted tumultuous script and focus on the mundanity of their lives. A focus that they regarded as
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believed that the movie lacked depth and Côté's minimalist approach was one of its weak points. He noted: "It could have been a fine documentary about male rivalry and physical strength-obsessed individuals but Côté never went that way—despite the fact that they had all the tools needed."
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being "a skin so smooth", which upon initial examination flows more easily with the images that come to mind when one thinks of the over pumped and well-maintained muscles of the
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to a longtime bodybuilder to a veteran, they all share one common and ultimate desire; to overcome the limitations of man. The movies capture the intimacy, precision and discipline required of these strongmen in their daily lives.
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