Best All-Time American Classic

Rating: 10/10 (10 December 2006)

I have grown up watching Stallone as a kid. From his untouchable blockbuster movies(Rambo & Rocky) to the most recent Rocky Balboa in its 6th iteration, Sly has carved a name for himself as a legend in American movie history, putting him alongside the late Christopher Reeves in portraying the all-time greatest American hero in Superman. All these great classic movies will never fade in time and would be still enjoyed by generations to come.
Over The Top remains the best under-rated movie I've ever seen with a great powerful storyline that conveys strength, love and sacrifice coupled with great action and drama as with most Stallone's works. Even after 20 years since I first watched the film as a 9 year old kid, memories of my 'idol' going against all odds in arm-wrestling battles are still fresh in my mind. Nobody on earth can portray the underdog hero better than the man himself(not even Arnie!!)and Sly shows he is more than just rippling muscles by showing his tender side as a lone father with a child.
I will always remember the final battle between Sly and the big guy. Although his nemesis's biceps are probably twice in diameter compared to SLy's(it's like pitting a golf stick with a fat baseball bat), Sly came out tops. I've forgotten if Sly broke the guy's arm, but hey it's been 20 years and I can still recall bits and pieces of the storyline so it's not that bad!!
All in all, a great movie and kudos to Sylvester Stallone in bringing great characters to life. Age seems to be catching up but looks like there's no stopping this man!