Arnold

release year: 2023
genre: documentary
viewing setting: home streaming 6/18-19/23

synopsis: This three-part documentary series explores the three distinct phases of Arnold Schwarzenegger's life.

impressions: This is a pretty detailed look into his life and career, and it's made better by his 2023 involvement, meaning he offers his retrospective thoughts on his past. The three phases/episodes (bodybuilding, acting, politics) each stick to their subject matter and contain good history on the man and what he did. There are numerous commentaries from others who knew and worked with him. Overall, this series is probably required viewing for anyone who's a fan of this man who (despite his failings) conquered multiple areas of life and business.

acting: n/a but it's interesting to hear the thoughts of the now-75-year-old Arnold.

final word: Good life history of one of the icons of the late 20th century.

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