PHRASE 过火的，不得当的 You describe something as over the top when you think that it is exaggerated, and therefore unacceptable. 过火的，不得当的 [mainly British, informal]
The special effects are a bit over the top but I enjoyed it.
特技稍微夸张了一点，不过我喜欢这点。
SYN excessive, too much, going too far, inordinate