bboygringo
If you don't like this movie the problem is not the.movie the problem is with you, I really can't believe this is actually rated below the 7.0, it's a really touching and beautiful classic nostalgia, not a masterpiece but a lovely and enjoyable film, either you gotta watch it again with attentions or make a brain exchange.
brandonmatzke-69819
Over The Top is bad. It's corny. Every actor (except for Stallone) acts like they had 50 gallons of coffee before filming. Not to mention, the script is extremely formulaic and cheesy. And that's exactly why I love it. It's flaws make it even more entertaining, it's hyperactive attitude makes it brilliant, and it's corny script makes it work like magic! I mean, it's just ARM WRESTLING, but the film acts like it's curing cancer! I personally find it to be a guilty pleasure. Far from Stallone's best (look at the Rocky franchise for that), but still entertaining enough to hold a spot on anyone's collection. But seriously watch Rocky first.
Hans Gerber
I think its unfair most of the criticism here focuses on superficial aspects. At the same time this shows that the actual qualities of this movie lies within its message. I admit the story isn't quiet realistic and the acting is not special but this movie is not like movies are nowadays. Its not a hype-realistic documentary about a father's life and his relationship to his son. Its rather a modern fairytale with focuses on the message its trying to bring across (which is predominantly the same message as in Rocky but in a more metaphoric way) alongside with portraying the type of a sympathetic warm hearted and sensitive man that is also strong and has his principles .. yes, both at the same time. Its a movie that will appeal to people who like warm hearted and emotional stories about underdogs fighting their way to success by the help of those that believe in them. If u like fairy tales with happy ends and with sympathetic leading actors, i recommend watching this movie.
roaringelbow
Finally saw this movie all in one shot, and I have to say.....WHAT? What happened in this movie? HIS NAME CHANGES BACK AND FORTH! Wasn't there an editor here? Anyway, quick description of this movie. Stallone as Lincoln Hawk (in the beginning) picks up his estranged son from military school at the request of his ex-wife. Being a trucker, Stallone takes his long lost on a trucker's journey...where they bond through arm wrestling strangers, thwarting kidnappers and learning the ropes of driving big rigs. Dad & son have their ups and downs on said journey (to the Arm Wrestling Championship in Las Vegas), but Robert Loggia as grandpa doesn't want his grandson hanging around old Sly, who he kicked to the curb years ago to keep him from his daughter....But only one thing is keeping Sly from his dream of starting a new life with his re-connected son. That's right folks...not being the ARM WRESTLING CHAMPION of the WORLD! So now LINCOLN HAWKES (yes his last name changes from HAWK to HAWKES for no reason whatsoever) must win the big cash prize and the respect of his ex-father-in-law by taking the title home. Oh, and he gets a shiny new truck if he wins, too. Pretty sweet set-up, huh? Overall I say this movie is at least worth 1 viewing, mostly for the 80's cheese factor. It's not one I'd really want to watch again on purpose. I can kind of pinpoint the era of when Sylvester Stallone's movie career had gotten on a slippery slope, and it was definitely around this time.
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