Top Gun - Movie Review

25/06/2022 42 min
Top Gun - Movie Review

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Episode Synopsis

After 36 years Tom Cruise returns to the role of Navy Aviator Pete "Maverick" Mitchell and wrestles with mortality, legacy, and his own personal demons as he prepares a new crew of Top Gun pilots for a suicidal top secret mission. Val Kilmer, Ed Harris, Jennifer Connolly, and Jon Hamm also star. ** Deep Dive Movie Reviews contain Spoilers ** 0:00 - Intro 0:55 - A sequel better than the original? 7:52 - Who's the best pilot? 11:05 - Keeping the '80s spirit and vibe 13:15 - Miles Teller as Rooster 20:15 - Val Kilmer returns 24:53 - A reverent nostalgia 25:45 - How Top Gun treats its female characters 28:47 - Supporting cast 35:10 - Final thoughts and score for Top Gun: Maverick