““Does For Longview, Texas what the Coen Brothers did for Fargo, North Dakota.””
— PHILADELPHIA WEEKLY
“Top Critics at RT rate film 100%.”
— ROTTEN TOMATOES
““Made on the most modest of means, “Hands on a Hardbody” is a classic piece of Americana, a down-home documentary that not only produces gales of laughter but also manages, by the end, to come together as a highly unlikely metaphor for the rigors of human existence.” ”
— VARIETY
““By the time Bindler tracks the winner driving off, the pain of the runners-up is our pain, and what first appeared to be two dozen Texas crazies have become individuals of stubborn dignity.” ”
— ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY
““…hilarious and heartbreaking documentary…” ”
— SALON
““The award winning film about a contest you just won’t believe!””
— 34th STREET MAGAZINE
““Joyously Entertaining!””
— FORT WORTH STAR TELEGRAM
““Gripping and cathartic, the culminating face-off packs a punch most big-budget blowouts would be hard-pressed to match.””
— VILLAGE VOICE
““Yet a nigh-miraculous blend of high spirits, poignancy, gentle satire, and unpretentious insight into the nature of human aspiration make this one of the most impressive films you’re likely to see this year.””