O Homem Mais Durão do Mundo

This is a very cool film starring the Toughest Man in the World, Mr. T. Directed by Dick Lowry (Project ALF, Smokey and The Bandit 3) the film tells the story of Bruise Brubaker, a tough as nails bouncer with a heart of gold. Brubaker, played with gusto by real life tough-guy and former bouncer Mr. T, decides to enter a toughman contest, but it will take every thing he has to prevail. An exciting treat for fans of Mr. T. Hard to find, but if you do, check it out!

Being another bargain bin find, my expectations were quite low for The Toughest Man in the World. At the time, Mr. T had just fought Rocky and joined the A-Team, but had yet to tag team with Hulk Hogan. Nonetheless, all the mannerisms we've come to expect from the mohawk-sporting man of muscle are present here.

Yes, it is ludicrous. Mr. T shows his innate ability to wreak havoc whenever given the opportunity, and it's brilliant in it's corny hilariousness.

Yes, it is preachy. But it's honest about it upfront, and the message is plain yet heartfelt. Just what you'd expect from a made-for-TV movie starring Mr. T, really.

If you are looking for something with credible acting or an exciting story, you will do yourself no favors by watching this. But if Mr. T rapping the theme song himself and breaking down a few doors and walls and some unruly customers using nothing but brute force, this is a film that will stay with you and make you giggle whenever you remember another funny scene from this film. And trust me, there are plenty of such scenes.

In short: recommended for select audiences. You know who you are.

The Toughest Man in the World (1984) is a made-for-television movie currently available on Tubi. The story follows a Chicago bouncer who decides to start an afterschool program for at-risk kids. To keep it running, he must navigate legal hurdles and regulations, all while keeping the kids engaged and away from street life. But are the odds stacked too high for this do-gooder?

Directed by Dick Lowry (Pigs vs Freaks), the film stars Mr. T (Rocky III), Dennis Dugan (Happy Gilmore), John P. Navin Jr. (Vacation), Jimmie Skaggs (Lethal Weapon), and Peggy Pope (9 to 5).

This is the epitome of a cheesy, low-budget made-for-TV movie. The acting is painfully stiff, the dialogue is stale, and the premise feels more like a PBS special than a film. The fight scenes are atrocious, with poor choreography and even worse execution. The training sequences are equally bad, and there's a hilariously awkward accident interview that had me unintentionally laughing. Even the obligatory 80s montage-a genre staple-is poorly done.

In conclusion, The Toughest Man in the World has no redeeming qualities. I pity the fool who watches this. I'd give it a 2/10.

Just see how many cloth caps you can spot in the movie! The music and breakdancing sequence at the beginning really takes you back in time. The nightclub dancer is truly a star - those moves - she should have been in Flash Dance. Weight lifters have serious man boobs. Possibly best of all is Mr. T's hair cut. There's even an Al Pacino lookalike (1 hour into the film)- "little showbiz twist I've got buzzin' around in my head" - Al never quite delivered a line like that in his long career. Billy Green has the funkiest walk I have ever seen! Nice shorts that Mr. T wears on the 10 km run, my only worry is that they look a little small for his well built physique. I wonder if there were any 'popping out' incidents during filming (mind you, these could be saved for extra material when the film is released on DVD). Has to be seen to be believed.

In most of his films and TV shows Mr T-to his credit-has always been a good role model to youngsters. He has mostly played moralistic characters who try to encourage people to develop qualities such as loyalty, friendship, thoughtfulness and humility. The Toughest Man in the World is one of those films.

Throughout the movie Mr T as Bruise Brubaker shows a young kid the error of his ways and how to do the right thing. Of course, there's plenty of action throughout. The young kid strays from the path of good on quite a few occasions but Bruise Brubaker never gives up and is always there to pick up the pieces.

It's a shame they don't make movies like this any more. This is a movie that conveys a moralistic message but at the same time provides plenty of action and entertainment.

Well done Mr. T.