Balder
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Post by Balder on Jul 28, 2019 18:53:16 GMT
Missed this discussion's anniversary with just a couple of days. Well, well here's my thoughts on the movie: "I do not think I have seen a movie that uses its title that often in dialogue unless it is a name. Over the Top has some over the top moments, but it is ultimately let down by the shitty writing and because it is overall uninteresting. It is one of those movies where the father has to participate in a tournament to save his kid, uninspired stuff let me tell you. Stallone performs decently all things considered, and the soundtrack is pretty good (it is Kenny Loggins we are talking about here though, so that is to be expected). This movie kind of reminds me of Rocky with the whole underdog feeling, but here it does not work at all. Stallone has no reason to win over these guys who are literally twice his size. In arm-wrestling you cannot outsmart or endure your enemy in the same way as boxing. So when I watch this it is like watching a scripted plot armor hovering over Stallone as he wins these arm-wrestle matches. The kid is also annoying and I cannot see any chemistry between them here. Even the writer of this thing was appalled by how it turned out. Despite all of these negatives, Over the Top is relatively decent and entertaining. You just got to look at it as some 80's sleaze." 2.5/5 This review sucks. I was actually starting to respect you recently, but you destroyed all that good will with what is clearly a very wrong opinion of a very high quality, emotional yet very masculine movie. And if you think its wrong that Stallone is beating dudes twice his size in arm wrestling, then I suggest you look up John Brzenk, a man who is considered the greatest arm wrestler of all time, who has pulled such feats. Brzenk also had a brief cameo in Over the Top during the arm wrestling montage. Also need I remind you Kenny Loggins was on the soundtrack? He was! How can you think a movie is bad When Kenny Loggins is laying down smooth tracks for it? This is a beautiful song that should add four stars by itself. Also, the movie stars Stallone, which means its instantly a five because Stallone rules and so dies America. Please change your opinion immediately or sooner. Aren't you glad I actually went ahead and watched it though? Most people don't watch movies that are discussed here. |
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Post by scipioafricanus on Jul 28, 2019 20:10:28 GMT
This review sucks. I was actually starting to respect you recently, but you destroyed all that good will with what is clearly a very wrong opinion of a very high quality, emotional yet very masculine movie. And if you think its wrong that Stallone is beating dudes twice his size in arm wrestling, then I suggest you look up John Brzenk, a man who is considered the greatest arm wrestler of all time, who has pulled such feats. Brzenk also had a brief cameo in Over the Top during the arm wrestling montage. Also need I remind you Kenny Loggins was on the soundtrack? He was! How can you think a movie is bad When Kenny Loggins is laying down smooth tracks for it? This is a beautiful song that should add four stars by itself. Also, the movie stars Stallone, which means its instantly a five because Stallone rules and so dies America. Please change your opinion immediately or sooner. Aren't you glad I actually went ahead and watched it though? Most people don't watch movies that are discussed here. First, Stallone can beat people when he turns around his hat. That is just like Superman changing into the suit. He is never quite the same without it.
Second, Balder, thank you for watching the movies that are mentioned here <insert joke about the delay in watching Commando here>.
Third, you are forever America's Favorite Swedish Meatball.
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Post by cobretti on Jul 28, 2019 20:49:59 GMT
This review sucks. I was actually starting to respect you recently, but you destroyed all that good will with what is clearly a very wrong opinion of a very high quality, emotional yet very masculine movie. And if you think its wrong that Stallone is beating dudes twice his size in arm wrestling, then I suggest you look up John Brzenk, a man who is considered the greatest arm wrestler of all time, who has pulled such feats. Brzenk also had a brief cameo in Over the Top during the arm wrestling montage. Also need I remind you Kenny Loggins was on the soundtrack? He was! How can you think a movie is bad When Kenny Loggins is laying down smooth tracks for it? This is a beautiful song that should add four stars by itself. Also, the movie stars Stallone, which means its instantly a five because Stallone rules and so dies America. Please change your opinion immediately or sooner. Aren't you glad I actually went ahead and watched it though? Most people don't watch movies that are discussed here. You may have watched it, and by watch it I mean turn it on and have it as background noise while looking at your phone of playing with your pud, but did you actually pay attention to it? Because if you were giving it your unadulterated attention, you would understand that it deserves a five. You would understand its excellence. |
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Post by stratogustav on Jul 28, 2019 22:40:19 GMT
I agree with cobretti here. This movies is a 10 out of 10, it is impossible to argue against that fundamental fact. |
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Post by Balder on Jul 29, 2019 4:12:08 GMT
I mean, the man himself, Sylvester Stallone doesn't even think that highly of it. He's said that he did it for the money and that he didn't think anyone would watch it. Definitely not a 5/5.
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Post by stratogustav on Jul 29, 2019 4:36:06 GMT
Remember the ice bucket challenge?
When social media didn't exist, this movie appeared on TV, and created a similar phenomenon where everyone was arm-wrestling each other.
Only 10 out of 10 movies have that effect. Star Wars did it with light saber battles, and Over The Top did it with all these strength challenges.
Plus Optimus Prime was in the movie too, that alone makes it an irrefutable 10 out of 10 film.
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Balder
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Post by Balder on Jul 29, 2019 8:02:16 GMT
Remember the ice bucket challenge? L When social media didn't exist, this movie appeared on TV, and created a similar phenomenon where everyone was arm-wrestling each other. Only 10 out of 10 movies have that effect. Star Wars did it with light saber battles, and Over The Top did it with all these strength challenges. Plus Optimus Prime was in the movie too, that alone makes it an irrefutable 10 out of 10 film. By that logic Bird Box would also have to be a masterpiece, and that movie sucks. |
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Post by Cervantes on Jul 29, 2019 8:43:43 GMT
By that logic Bird Box would also have to be a masterpiece, and that movie sucks. Hey, everyone going arm-wrestling is very different from some dumb shits running into walls! Stallone not thinking highly of it is just the man being humble. And Stallone being humble deserves our 5/5s. |
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Post by Balder on Jul 29, 2019 10:29:33 GMT
By that logic Bird Box would also have to be a masterpiece, and that movie sucks. Hey, everyone going arm-wrestling is very different from some dumb shits running into walls! Stallone not thinking highly of it is just the man being humble. And Stallone being humble deserves our 5/5s. In an interview he said that the director kept writing bigger and bigger checks, and in the end he took the money. |
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Post by stratogustav on Jul 29, 2019 13:38:53 GMT
By that logic Bird Box would also have to be a masterpiece, and that movie sucks. I didn't see Stallone and Optimus Prime on that movie. That knocks out at least 5 points if not more. |
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Post by stratogustav on Jul 29, 2019 14:12:16 GMT
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Post by cobretti on Jul 29, 2019 21:46:37 GMT
The fire. The intensity. The Stallone. I just got back from the gym but seeing that makes me want to go back and hit it even harder. |
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Post by cobretti on Sept 8, 2019 3:19:30 GMT
Just finished a Saturday night with some pizza and Over the Top starring Stallone and I must say, the movie is still as excellent after 100 or more viewings as it was the first time. Balder will never understand. |
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Post by Cervantes on Sept 8, 2019 20:06:45 GMT
cobretti - I bet you had your pizza cut with scissors.
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Post by Balder on Sept 8, 2019 21:36:13 GMT
Just finished a Saturday night with some pizza and Over the Top starring Stallone and I must say, the movie is still as excellent after 100 or more viewings as it was the first time. Balder will never understand. I'm glad that you like to rewatch these movies cobretti, because honestly sometimes I think you pull out some of the more ridiculous and quiky movie recommendations out of your ass. |
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