Stallone milks the underdog formula as an unknown from the 'truckers division' who bets everything--including a future with his son--in a Vegas arm wrestling tournament. Film demonstrates that single parenting can be every bit as challenging as championship arm wrestling.
This review of Over the Top (1987) was written by George E on 03 Apr 2012.
Over the Top has generally received mixed reviews.
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