Been waiting for two years to see the film and it didn't disappoint. Loved the cinematography, which should get Oscar consideration because it made me feel like I was up in the air with the characters. Definitely one of the better films I've seen in a while, but Tom Cruise doesn't make bad movies. He really puts everything he has into them.
Top Gun: Maverick
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What if you had to choose between having sex with Jennifer Connely or riding in an FA-18?
(meh, at the end of the day it's really just another airplane...)
(meh, at the end of the day it's really just another airplane...)
I'm gonna go with Jennifer Connely
Next time I get on a plane I'll just do this, just like being in a fighter jet
Next time I get on a plane I'll just do this, just like being in a fighter jet
Some day, you can sit around the fire with your grandkids, and tell them about the time you defiled Jennifer Connely in every way imaginable (some of which are illegal in a few states)
Jenn. She's 51 and is gorgeous. Wood
Just saw the movie…recommend iMax as the action and sound take it up a notch. Cruise is subdued enough to make him tolerable, despite the strong dislike I’ve developed for him over the years.
Saw it tonight. Loved it. The key was keeping the audience aware of every detail during their mission. I don’t find planes entertaining. I did tonight.
^^ Also saw it tonight with my wife and oldest son. Can definitely recommend you go see it if haven’t seen it yet.
As I said earlier, I loved the film, but… Mild spoiler ahead….
Anyone else notice their mission was almost like the attack on the Death Star in Star Wars? “We can’t attack this base with heavy weapons so let’s use small fighters. Maneuver down this trench while evading their small fighters, hit a target 3 meters wide, and try to fly out before you’re blown up with the target” I’m not knocking it since Star Wars is one of my favorites - just saying, lol!
Anyone else notice their mission was almost like the attack on the Death Star in Star Wars? “We can’t attack this base with heavy weapons so let’s use small fighters. Maneuver down this trench while evading their small fighters, hit a target 3 meters wide, and try to fly out before you’re blown up with the target” I’m not knocking it since Star Wars is one of my favorites - just saying, lol!
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This didn't happen tho in the one playing domestically. Japanese and Taiwan flags are there.
So either it just happened over there or China didn't play it all.
Also it never says who the enemy is, which whatever, but I assumed that was why.
5th gen fighters, 5th gen fighters, 5th gen fighters
Indeed….. Towards the end there I was almost expecting a “Use the Force” voiceover…..
Thought they mentioned Iran at the very beginning….. but yeah after that they were pretty vague.
Yeah, pretty sure they mentioned Iran. Doubt any army, let alone Iran, is going to have better jets than us, but it’s ok. It IS just a movie and they felt they needed to build more drama. It’s fine.
Just a movie for sure, but Iran theoretically could be gifted Su-57s from Russia and definitely still has F-14s we have the Shah back in the day…and I think I remember reading they still had some that were functional but it can’t be many at this point and by functional I mean barely.
They did kind of overdo the term “fifth generation fighters”…..
It was really really good. I wish they could have used a real f-14(it wasn't real). it was a great homage to the original, yet moved the story forward in a tangible way. The way they used val Kilmer's iceman was absolutely perfect. The action was good, though not truly realistic as per training regulations. It felt good though. I just wonder how many actors passed out during filming lol. Might actually see it again!
I think it has just as much to do with it being the first true Hollywood blockbuster after COVID where people are going back to the theaters as much as the quality of the movie tbh. It’s nice to be getting back to normal.
Pretty simple solution to help...don't open or read a thread about it.
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Have landed on a carrier twice, and launched once. Let me just say it is the ultimate high.
Not sure how naval aviators do it on the regular.
Naval aviators>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>Air Force pilots
Not sure how naval aviators do it on the regular.
Naval aviators>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>Air Force pilots
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[SLIGHT SPOILERS!!!!!]
Saw it last weekend. Amazing movie. Different feel - a little more grim, but with good reason. The plot is more serious, with a specific mission that drives the plot, whereas the first movie was basically a big party with a mission sprung on the partiers at the end. Decent acting, amazing visuals and action scenes, good callbacks to the original movie, and nice symmetry with the planes and the storylines. Cruise was a stud and there is even a cameo with Iceman.
The only thing I missed was the gravitas that Viper and Jester added. They brought so much to that movie, and they didn't really have anyone like them. I thought Jon Hamm's character was a bit of a weasel and too much of a cardboard cutout.
I watched last night and it reminded me why my 15 year old self wanted to be a fighter pilot after watching the first one....because fighter pilots are so cool.
As a side note I know he has been sick but Val Kilmer doesn't even look like himself.
As a side note I know he has been sick but Val Kilmer doesn't even look like himself.
Headed back for a 2nd viewing tonight. Can’t wait! Will be one of very few movies I’ve seen twice on the big screen.
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Enjoyed it. Like the first one, too much "fluff" in between the flight scenes to build the storylines but the flying action makes up for it. Go to YouTube and watch how they made the movie. Cruise is one major weirdo but cannot deny he is a badass when it comes to being able to fly and perform his own stunts.
Just rewatched. If any piece of you would like to see it again, don’t deny yourself. Life is short. Just go if money isn’t a concern. I liked it at least as much the second viewing if not more. The cheesy parts were still cheesy, but the action was just as good if not better. Caught a few things I missed the first time. This viewing solidifies my original 9/10 ranking.
If you have a chance to see with a big fan of the original who has yet to see it that’s really fun. I got a big kick out of him seeing the first time.
Lastly, not that it matters, but I stand corrected from an earlier post where I thought they said the enemy was Iranian. They said “uranium.” The enemy was left ambiguous I’m pretty sure.
If you have a chance to see with a big fan of the original who has yet to see it that’s really fun. I got a big kick out of him seeing the first time.
Lastly, not that it matters, but I stand corrected from an earlier post where I thought they said the enemy was Iranian. They said “uranium.” The enemy was left ambiguous I’m pretty sure.
I noticed they definitely avoided ever naming a country as an enemy. That was really clever.
Looks like an absolute rush. I wanted to go navy but kinda can't fly being paralyzed lol
That scene where he launches off the carrier may be my favorite part. It’s real quick, but you can almost feel the thrust and the G’s! So awesome
Finally watched it this afternoon and yes, it truly was awesome and maybe my favorite experience I've had in a theater. If you like/love the original, then you must see this one in the cinema. Had a few really moving scenes and that last 45 minutes will have you on the edge of your seat with the tense action.
Also, kudos to the ones here that were actually able to discuss the movie and not get into the political banter. Guess it is just unavoidable these days sadly.
Also, kudos to the ones here that were actually able to discuss the movie and not get into the political banter. Guess it is just unavoidable these days sadly.