Review of Over the Top (1987) by Sean G — 19 Oct 2007

The greatest arm wrestling movie ever made.

This review of Over the Top (1987) was written by Sean G on 19 Oct 2007.

Over the Top has generally received mixed reviews.

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By Joseph H (968) on 29 Jul 2016

Over the top is a guilty pleasure. The acting and story telling is terrible but still lovable…

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By Eric H (2,898) on 14 Dec 2015

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over the top' literally doesn't work…

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By Ashley H (2,345) on 11 Aug 2015

Over the Top is a disappointing film. It is about Lincoln Hawk who is a struggling trucker who arm wrestles on the side to make extra cash…

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By Michael E (801) on 21 Aug 2015

1 star for Sylvester. hate the kid. he a brat…

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By Sam M (1,488) on 26 Aug 2014

The book is actually much better, though I read it about 12 years ago. Never saw the movie 'til now…

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By Diane P (31) on 08 Jun 2015

Awesome movie. I've watched it every time I've found it on…

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By Mike W (1,027) on 17 Apr 2015

Everything about this film screams OCSAR!!!! Arm wrestling. Custody battle. Loggia. Stallone's sneer. Big Bull Hurley…

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By Jairo A (306) on 29 May 2014

Stallone was good and the dialogue between him and his son was very entertaining…

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By Dino A (18) on 14 Dec 2015

I thought that this movie was pretty good for the time that it was released…

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