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• Jeff "

  
  Over the Top is one of those low budget action flicks of the 80's that relies on recycled ideas from previous films. In this case, this is basically Rocky with Arm Wrestling. Menahem Golan directs this picture, and the result is a somewhat decent action flick that has plenty of… More
  Over the Top is one of those low budget action flicks of the 80's that relies on recycled ideas from previous films. In this case, this is basically Rocky with Arm Wrestling. Menahem Golan directs this picture, and the result is a somewhat decent action flick that has plenty of flaws, but is worth seeing at least once. The film's title is appropriate for this film, as it is a very silly idea for a film. I had heard plenty of things from this film, but I was slightly disappointed with this film, and the end result is a picture that leaves a lot to be desired. Although entertaining, this is a film that is quite forgettable and is not one that is Sylvester Stallone's best. Luckily for Sly he has made some stellar films before this one, and he would recapture his magic with Rambo III. The film is amusing for what it is, and it plays out like a guilty pleasure. Is the film decent, yes it is, but is not a film that is worth re watching again and again. The film's biggest problem is the formulaic plot and predictable ending. Another factor is the acting, it is quite subpar for Stallone, and he is underwhelming here as well. The actor playing his kid is quite annoying and just ruined the overall enjoyment. Over the Top could have been a great film, and it did have some ideas that worked, but most of the time, the film fell a little flat and it simply just left a lot to be desired in terms of a quality film. I liked it, but it was decent and nothing ever great. The lazy script and lack of original ideas was what made this one not standout among Sly's other films.

• Conner R

  
  Sly wins the hearts of everyone again as the underdog arm-wrestling champion Lincoln Hawk. It's more a father and son movie than anything else, but no one should downgrade it for being family friendly. It's so good at what it is and Sly gets to cause enough destruction even… More
  Sly wins the hearts of everyone again as the underdog arm-wrestling champion Lincoln Hawk. It's more a father and son movie than anything else, but no one should downgrade it for being family friendly. It's so good at what it is and Sly gets to cause enough destruction even within the PG guidelines. It's very 80s and sort've in the same reign as Tango and Cash, which I'm a huge fan of also.

• Jason O

  
  Stallone's one of my favorite actors of all time, and this is a good movie, but not one of my favorites from the Stallone library. I prefer more action.

• Cassie H

  
  Great movie. Stallone is a excellent actor never mind what the stupid critics say. Stallone proves he's champion wheather he's saving pow's from Vietnam, competing for the heavyweight championship of the world for boxing, and in this case arm wrestling.… More
  Great movie. Stallone is a excellent actor never mind what the stupid critics say. Stallone proves he's champion wheather he's saving pow's from Vietnam, competing for the heavyweight championship of the world for boxing, and in this case arm wrestling. Stallone...you rock!!! I love this movie!

• Tsubaki S

  
  The title just barely begins to describe this.

• JY S

  
  Arm Wrestling. Here is one of those topics where you don't see movies on everyday. Just like <i>Balls of Fury</i> did with ping pong.<p>The story is actually pretty lame and somewhat corny. Basically it comes down to Sylvester Stallone arm wrestling for the… More
  Arm Wrestling. Here is one of those topics where you don't see movies on everyday. Just like <i>Balls of Fury</i> did with ping pong.<p>The story is actually pretty lame and somewhat corny. Basically it comes down to Sylvester Stallone arm wrestling for the custody of his son. The arm wrestling part of this film isn't so bad, but it just takes too long to get to it. The first hour of this 90 minute movie is all drama and emotion. This film tries to build up the relationship between Hawk(Stallone) and his son. It is sweet and all, but it just ends up boring. It is just too much to endure before you actually get to the arm wrestling. You have to wait even longer for the full-on matches since the film rushes through the early rounds as if it was yesterdays news. It would have been nice to have had this film revolve around the tournament itself, rather than just adding it on for the finale.</p><p>The acting is only OK. Stallone was meant for action movies and every so often he can pull off a drama. An example of a successful drama is <i>Copland</i>. This film is not one of his successes. I don't think most people will consider arm wrestling as action scenes either.</p><p>There are many other Stallone films out there and most of them are better than this. Try <i>Copland</i> if you want to see a great Stallone film that doesn't involve action.

• Lafe F

  
  A fun country-flavoured sports competition movie. Arm wrestling seems less exciting than boxing and wrestling, but the variety of competitors shown in this movie is fun. Stallone is tough and funny as usual. It's a rough world, and a bit of a shock that a kid would be introduced… More
  A fun country-flavoured sports competition movie. Arm wrestling seems less exciting than boxing and wrestling, but the variety of competitors shown in this movie is fun. Stallone is tough and funny as usual. It's a rough world, and a bit of a shock that a kid would be introduced to it; but it works.

• Michael G

  
  This is a horrible, horrible movie. Kenny Loggins soundtrack and all.

• Dean M

  
  Awesome movie ever made about arm wrestling at the first time I watched.

• Aaron N

  
  Fight for your son! Yeah! Through Arm Wrestling Matches! Hell Yeah!

• James A

  
  Kenny Loggins said it best: Meet me half way....Across the sky. A real tear jerker.

• Chris B

  
  Full Review Coming!

• Deb S

  
  Sly Stallone stars as Lincoln Hawk, a father who is desperately trying to get to know his son whom he deserted years earlier. He ends up entering an arm wrestling tournament to win some extra cash and the approval of his son. The "sport" of arm wrestling is a barbaric… More
  Sly Stallone stars as Lincoln Hawk, a father who is desperately trying to get to know his son whom he deserted years earlier. He ends up entering an arm wrestling tournament to win some extra cash and the approval of his son. The "sport" of arm wrestling is a barbaric throwback from the dark ages but what fun it is to witness two big, strapping guys hold hands and try to out-muscle each other, lol.

• Quinto W

  
  Doesn't matter how unintentionally hilarious this is (and, oh my, there's not a single laugh-free scene in this movie), it doesn't take away the fact that it's a Sylvester Stallone movie ABOUT FUCKING ARM-WRESTLING! As the film's only defense, it's not… More
  Doesn't matter how unintentionally hilarious this is (and, oh my, there's not a single laugh-free scene in this movie), it doesn't take away the fact that it's a Sylvester Stallone movie ABOUT FUCKING ARM-WRESTLING! As the film's only defense, it's not over-the-top, just plain bad.

• Jonny C

  
  The greatest arm wrestling movies of all time. Need I say more?

• Lee K

  
  i loved this movie and i remeber got us all arm wrestling upon its release wish stallone would put out movies like this still topday he might still have a career

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