Review of Over the Top (1987) by Patrick S — 16 Feb 2008

My friend and I have an on going joke about how if this movie is on you HAVE to watch it. It never ceases to crack me up.

This review of Over the Top (1987) was written by Patrick S on 16 Feb 2008.

Over the Top has generally received mixed reviews.

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