It's no definitive masterpiece but it's damn close.

At first rather annoying in its heavy emphasis on reenactments, this movie ultimately proves fascinating, simply because the complicated, highly dramatic tale it tells still almost defies belief.

It's easily one of the freshest, sharpest and most enjoyable films of this year.

It’s fine. It's literally the definition of a fine movie. You’ve seen it before, you know every beat and outcome before the characters even do. Only question is how much escapism you’re looking for.

30 for 30 Shorts: Arnold's Blueprint (2013) Everyone across the world knows what Arnold Schwarzenegger has become but most probably don't know how he got there. The legendary action star is interviewed for this 30 FOR 30 SHORT and discusses his early years in Austria, how he ended up in the Army and then talks about his escape to try and reach the goals he set for himself. This certainly isn't a great episode but it's still entertaining thanks in large part to being able to hear things from Schwarzenegger's own point of view. He talks about running away from the Army and the punishment that could come for doing that. He talks about wanted to be the next Hercules. The documentary even interviews some of the people who was in the Army with him. I think at times the film is way too stylish and it's tries to build up some drama in the fast paced editing, which doesn't really work as effective as it should have. Still, it's a nice little episode that fans of the actor will want to see.Episode: B