is a freaking awesome movie. Go see it in the theater on the biggest screen possible. Enjoy feeling the entire theater rumble, and enjoy the anxiety from the g forces. And enjoy Jennifer Connelly because my god...
Top Gun: Maverick
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97% on Rotten Tomatoes. And one of the bad reviews was about there not being enough women leadership in the movie
Just look at the 'bad' reviews
'This is basically just escapist authoritarian porn for white dads.'
'its familiar “Top Gun” mixture of jingoistic claptrap, macho posturing and formulaic excitement feels as mechanical as its military hardware.'
'Top Gun: Maverick is an uninspired, outdated retread of 1986’s Top Gun, but with more implausible scenarios and with no women in military leadership positions ..'
'This is basically just escapist authoritarian porn for white dads.'
'its familiar “Top Gun” mixture of jingoistic claptrap, macho posturing and formulaic excitement feels as mechanical as its military hardware.'
'Top Gun: Maverick is an uninspired, outdated retread of 1986’s Top Gun, but with more implausible scenarios and with no women in military leadership positions ..'
So the bad reviews are from whiney woke libs. Makes me even more excited for this movie. If they hate it, I'm sure I'll like it even more!
Pretty much. I mean anyone around my age wanted to be Maverick growing up. Hell as an adult I still want to be Maverick. Get the hot girl AND get to fly around in a fighter jet? I'll bomb whatever target you give me.
I just saw the movie this afternoon. I highly recommend it. There were several blacks in leadership positions, a black fighter pilot, a female pilot and all the blocks were checked in my opinion. Only malcontents would be critical.97% on Rotten Tomatoes. And one of the bad reviews was about there not being enough black leadership in the movie
We watched the first one last night at the house as a refresher.
Yeah I had to change my quote because I remembered incorrectly. The reviewer said women. Either way it was awesome.
I don't recall any women in leadership roles in the movie. Also I'm not in the Navy and have no idea how many women are in leadership roles in the Navy. Especially when you narrow it down to a very, very small group.
One woman was a pilot and she had a white male in the cockpit behind her. She was his leader I guess. To be honest I am not a bean counter and pay little attention as to how diverse a movie is. I would have enjoyed it if all the pilots were women or all black or all whatever.
Women have every opportunity in the Armed Forces. My granddaughter received an appointment to the Air Force Academy and will report in mid June to Basic Cadet Training. Representative Andy Barr of Kentucky recommended her and the Air Force accepted her into the USAF Academy in Colorado Springs. She has wanted to be a jet fighter pilot since her youth and will be given that chance. What more could one ask for.
You must be one proud papa. Getting into a service academy is quite the accomplishment.
According to this article, there has only ever been one female captain of an aircraft carrier. Only 13% of officers with a rank of captain or above are female. So it sounds like the movie is pretty accurate with regard to gender in leadership.97% on Rotten Tomatoes. And one of the bad reviews was about there not being enough women leadership in the movie
We only have 11 Carriers in service so there aren't exactly a lot of job openings. Also most carrier captains are x-pilots
One of the best movies I’ve ever seen in my life. Just incredible start to finish. Shoot, my wife and kids were speechless when we walked out and then wouldn’t stop talking about it after that.
Casting was great. Action was nonstop. Had plenty of the throwback stuff but it was a stand-alone crazy great movie.
Casting was great. Action was nonstop. Had plenty of the throwback stuff but it was a stand-alone crazy great movie.
Only 4% of navy pilots were women as of 2013. I couldn't find a more recent statistic. The new top gun movie has at least two female pilots out of 15 or so. So it seems fairly representative of our current navy..
1000% chance the guy who wrote that review is fat, balding, has glasses, and a ****** beard.
Also…..I thought I had a pretty good idea about the plotlines from the trailers but it was not all what I thought. Also…..JC was stupid hot.
Even got “dusty” a couple times. Freaking awesome flick.
Im pissed I can’t watch it again for the first time [laughing]
Even got “dusty” a couple times. Freaking awesome flick.
Im pissed I can’t watch it again for the first time [laughing]
...lives in mom's basement and is still a virgin.
How do you know she was a woman and he was a man? Did you even ask? You disgust me
Am I the only one who wants no part in riding one of those jets?
Looks like a great movie though. Nice to see Hollyweird didn't totally botch this.
Looks like a great movie though. Nice to see Hollyweird didn't totally botch this.
That’s like going to see an action movie and complaining there’s not enough romance.
If I got to watch Batman I’m not going to be upset if there’s not a reference to historical Victorian England.
People are stupid.
He’s a biologist.
Well crap, I haven’t been to a movie in years and had no intention of going to this one, but if the woke mob is out to take this one down, I have to go support it.
Saw the film tonight. Very good until the 3rd act (final mission), then fantastic! This is the best action movie I’ve seen since possibly the best pure action film ever - Mad Max: Fury Road (2015). Do yourself a favor and go see this while still on the big screen where it’s more than a movie - it’s a cinematic experience.
The aerial combat scenes, especially in the final act, are nearly heart-stopping. Amazing visuals and first class stunt-work with nearly all practical effects (very little CGI from what I’ve read) which is almost hard to believe given what was captured on screen.
Like the original, the plot is very straight-forward. They play plenty of fun homage to the original, especially in the first half hour, then set about making the film stand on its own. Some of the non-combat scenes and acting are a little cheesy, but nothing the action doesn’t over-come. I give the film 9/10. Great fun! A must see in the cinema.
The aerial combat scenes, especially in the final act, are nearly heart-stopping. Amazing visuals and first class stunt-work with nearly all practical effects (very little CGI from what I’ve read) which is almost hard to believe given what was captured on screen.
Like the original, the plot is very straight-forward. They play plenty of fun homage to the original, especially in the first half hour, then set about making the film stand on its own. Some of the non-combat scenes and acting are a little cheesy, but nothing the action doesn’t over-come. I give the film 9/10. Great fun! A must see in the cinema.
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I blame it on my upbringing. I was taught early in life what male and female were. I even know what they are on a garden hose. So be disgusted at the girl I met behind grandpa's barn, she helped me see the light.
Back to the movie, I have to see it once again on the big screen. It will never grow old.
I was somewhat surprised Meg Ryan and Kelly McGillis were not considered for the sequel. But on second thought maybe not. I do like the way they brought Val Kilmer into the movie and used his personal battle with throat cancer as a part of a very moving scene. That was fantastic in my opinion.
Lots of positives in this film and if you like military flicks it is a must see.
That wasn’t accurate, I was looking for it. Taiwan and Japan’s flag are on the jacket.
Just saw it, everything you’ve read about it was true. Awesome movie, I haven’t gone to see a movie more than once since “ Saving Private Ryan”, will likely see this one again.
When did "escapist authoritarian porn for white dads" become a BAD thing?
Maybe going to a movie for entertainment isn't the point anymore, and our free time should be spent on enlightenment, self-deprecation, and atonement for being born a man, and you know, white.
How dare you enjoy yourselves. The nerve...
Maybe going to a movie for entertainment isn't the point anymore, and our free time should be spent on enlightenment, self-deprecation, and atonement for being born a man, and you know, white.
How dare you enjoy yourselves. The nerve...
That's awesome! Congrats to her. If I wasn't paralyzed, I would have wanted the same thing. Proud of her and I wish her well. Who knows, maybe she'll get to pilot a "fat amy" the F-35!
On one hand I think it would be awesome and would love to do it. On the other hand I'd probably throw up and / or pass out
here's a true tautology brother;
Many People Are Ignorant. (MPAI)
here is a truer one:
All Libs Are Ignorant. (ALAI)
The chance to ride in a fighter jet is something you can't turn down IMO. Even if you end up hating it, it's so rare to get the opportunity that you're duty bound to do it.
You will be MADE to CARE!! Kneel before Zod!!
ps. Jen Connelly is on my get out of jail free list, Wife agreed that if I can nail her, good for me. Then she laughed snarkily.
Oh I'd do it in a heartbeat if given the opportunity.