crigby-37057 As someone that studies exercise science and enjoys sports this documentary is fantastic! I complete eye opener in to the world of doping and corruption at the highest level!

thomasjay-52277 A fast paced and action packed delve into the world of sports doping, despite its seemingly rambled sorting of narrative beginning with a mixed focus on the director and Lance Armstrong's scandal we suddenly move from what could be a practical investigation into the underhand dealings of sports corruption unravelling an international conspiracy centred around the Russian anti doping scheme, despite not having a "Hollywood" end the story that develops is an intriguing one

valleyjohn Russia is a big topic in the news at the moment and as per usual their integrity is in question. If you ever had any doubt that the Russians haven't changed their attitude from the Cold War you only have to see Icarus to see that dishonesty and corruption is rife and it comes right from the top.This film starts of with amateur cyclist , Bryan Fogel Intending to prove that sports doping testing can be rigged. He contacts Dr. Grigory Rodchenkov, the head of the anti-doping laboratory that tests Russian Olympians. As Fogel tries to beat the tests, he becomes closer with Rodchenkov and uncovers the biggest scandal in modern sports history, thereby exposing both of them to physical and legal danger. What struck me about this film is the scale of the doping that has been going on in Russia and for how long. There is no doubt now that it has been happening and that's because it had come the horses mouth - Rodchenkov. You can't help but like the man despite his part in almost destroying Athletics and you do worry for his future. As a piece of entertainment , Icarus is fascinating without particularly being gripping. It could do 20 minutes being trimmed off. This film won best documentary at this years Oscars and while it doesn't feel like an award winner it certainly deserves a viewing just to see the pure front of the Russians.

jodyfranz I was thinking this would be about one guy's journey through the cycling world and uncovering some of the doping behind the whole Lance Armstrong thing. This goes way beyond that and turns into almost a live thriller. All that was missing was car chase scenes.One of the better documentaries I have seen in a long time.