GMV-416  2001 MS. INTERNATIONAL PUMP ROOM & POSING

 GMV produced two videos for the women's bodybuilding category at the Arnold Classic 2001. We reviewed the Pre-judging video back in May. The Ms. International 2001 Pump Room will cost less than the Ms. International 2001 Pre-judging video. Personally, the extra few dollars spent on the Ms. International 2001 Pre-judging is worth it. Overall, comparing the two videos the best perspective came from the physiques in the Expo Pre-judging. 

You will be able to see all the women in the Pump Room getting ready for the Expo Pre-judging. Dayana Cadeau has "nice cuts" in her legs according to Wayne. With his years of experience, Wayne can pick out the outstanding features each of the women bring to the event. Wayne slowly walks around the Pump Room area capturing the different women warming and pumping up in the gym. 

Paula Suzuki is simply huge at this show, even with her relatively short stature, she qualified for the heavy weight division. The audience was just astounded and awestruck at her sheer size as she walked on stage. Other notable mentions are Cathy Priest who came in 4th place with a very well rounded physique. The heavy weight division was simply impressive. Vickie Gates and Iris Kyle have very similar symmetry. You will be able to see their ripped backs in this video while they are on stage. The recipe of  women at this years Arnold's was just unbelievable.   

Results: Arnold Classic 2001

Light Weight Division Results Dayana Cadeau Canada  Brenda Raganot USA  Angela Debatin Brazil  Cathy Priest Canada  Denise Masino USA  Yaz Boyum USA  Jennifer McVicar USA  Raejha Savary Canada  Peggy Schoolcraft USA  Monica Martin Brazil

Heavy Weight Division Results Vickie Gates USA  Iris Kyle USA  Lesa Lewis USA  Yaxeni Oriquen Venezuela  Betty Pariso USA  Gayle Moher USA  Tazzie Colomb USA  Amy Pazzo USA  Th-resa Bostick USA  Paula Suzuki USA  Carmen Cotter New Zealand  Pauliina Talus Finland

It's truly unfortunate that Wayne could not have secured a better shooting angle for the individual routines at the evening show. Wayne shot the women's physique display routines from behind the stage, so there was an inherent disadvantage for the viewer. It is not GMV's fault, but rather the unfortunate situation of only being allowed to shoot the backstage for the final competition. I hope next year GMV will be able to give us the full front stage perspective!

Pros about the Video

• The broadcast and video results are up to par

• Down to earth approach, very informal shots

• Top caliber competitors

Cons about the Video

• Not as good as the Expo Pre-Judging video

• Not a high energy style video by nature

Review by Brett DeHaan, September 2001.