| Over the Top [Blu-ray] | ![Over the Top [Blu-ray]](http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/61Y47Tnl54L._SL160_.jpg)
| Director: Menahem Golan
Actors: Sylvester Stallone, Robert Loggia, Susan Blakely, Rick Zumwalt, David Mendenhall
Studio: Warner Home Video
Category: DVD
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Rating:  90 reviews
Sales Rank: 9248
Format: Color, Widescreen
Language: English (Original Language)
Rating: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested)
Media: Blu-ray
Discs: 1
Aspect Ratio: 2.40:1
Running Time: 93 Minutes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 6.7 x 5.3 x 0.5
MPN: 883929064403
UPC: 883929064403
EAN: 0883929064403
ASIN: B0029O0BKO
Theatrical Release Date: 2009
Release Date: September 8, 2009
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Product Description
Studio: Warner Home Video Release Date: 09/08/2009 Run time: 134 minutes Rating: Pg13
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Arm-wrestling might be far down on most viewers' list of "most cinematic sports," but Sylvester Stallone certainly goes the distance to prove the contrary in this lightweight but entertaining mid-'80s action/family feature. Stallone (who co-wrote the script with Stirling Silliphant) plays taciturn trucker Lincoln Hawk (though he's called "Hawks" by large portions of the cast), who faces two considerable challenges at once: to win the Las Vegas Arm Wrestling Championship, and to impress the son (David Mendenhall) who's been turned against him by his grandfather (Robert Loggia, snarling up a storm). Menahem Golan's direction and the soundtrack of bombastic '80s pop-rock (by Sammy Hagar, Kenny Loggins, and others) is anything but subtle, and the host of opponents Stallone faces look like they were culled from professional wrestling (indeed, veteran grappler Terry Funk is in the cast), but Sly stalwarts and '80s action aficionados may find this rousing entertainment. The widescreen anamorphic DVD offers only the original theatrical trailer as an extra. - Paul Gaita
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 Pure Cheeseball Drama September 7, 2010
Zachary Koenig (Fergus Falls, MN)
I have watched a lot of movies over the years, and I can easily say that this one is easily the cheesiest, sappiest, most "over-the-top" (pun very much intended) film I have ever made it all the way through.
For a basic plot summary, "Over The Top" focuses on an uncultured trucker named Lincoln Hawk (Sylvester Stallone) trying to win custody of his stuck-up son Michael (David Mendenhall) from Michael's ruthless, and filthy rich grandfather (Robert Loggia). In order to show the means to support the young boy, Hawk risks everything on his arm-wrestling skills in trying to win the grand prize of the national competition.
Yep, seriously, that is the plot of this movie. It is so cheesy that I almost wonder if it wasn't meant to be taken seriously in the first place. It is so sappy that adults with an emotional intellect above a fifth grade level will laugh at the contrived drama and soap opera-ish acting from all participants. In fact, this movie will actually be more enjoyed by action-oriented young children than any other demographic, as they will be completely sucked in by the one-dimensional and straightforward drama.
Thus, while this may be a movie to watch with your young son, it really doesn't serve any other dramatic or entertainment purpose. Either watch it just to enjoy the cheese, or prepare to put your eyes on "perpetual roll".
dvd February 8, 2010
quit smoking
Arm wrestling to win a semi truck. Awesome. FYI whats even better is this actually happened to pro arm wrestler john brzeck
 Over the Top (Blu-ray Review) January 27, 2010
Kurt M. Zimmerman (Orange County)
Excellent! Excellent from beginning to end! This movie was good the first time I saw it, and now on blu-ray, it's even better. Everything from the HAWK on Hawk's rig to the cheesy 80's music on the radio, everything seems better on blu-ray. I bought this for $14 but would've paid $20.....buy buy buy!!!
Blu-ray is an upgrade January 25, 2010
Johnny Utah
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
I didn't really think this movie looked all that great on blu-ray until I popped in the regular DVD again for a comparison. The verdict - the standard DVD looks like garbage compared to the blu-ray. There is a noticeable improvement in the entire movie and certain scenes are vastly improved. Sound quality is improved, but nothing drastic...not that you would expect to be impressed by the sound in Over the Top. No features to speak of, but it's probably because they don't exist and not because Warners is holding out on us and will someday try to make everyone buy Over the Top: Extreme Ultimate Edition. Bottom line is that you might not play this movie and be instantly blown away by the quality, but taking into account how old it is and what the standard DVD looked like, it is worth the upgrade.
The emotional drama of a child custody hearing with the suspense and intensity of arm wrestling December 9, 2009
Rod Munch (San Diego, California)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Whoa, hey! Hey, remember that movie "Kramer vs. Kramer"? Yeah, that was about child custody, too. Yeah, but it wasn't that good. I don't know, it was missing something, you know? Ah, what was it missing? I can't.. oh, wait! I know! Arm wrestling!
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