Siskel and Ebert reviews American action film "Top Gun" in May 16, 1986. Directed by Tony Scott, and produced by Don Simpson and Jerry Bruckheimer, in association with Paramount Pictures. It stars Tom Cruise and Kelly McGillis, with Val Kilmer, Anthony Edwards, and Tom Skerritt in supporting roles. Cruise plays Lieutenant Pete "Maverick" Mitchell, a young naval aviator aboard the aircraft carrier USS Enterprise.
Both Gene and Roger made a split decision on "Top Gun". Roger gave it a marginal thumbs down, although, they were good stuff and bad stuff in the film. The good stuff: The action sequences, particularly the flying scenes, are spectacular. The bad stuff: The plot is weak, the characters are mere stereotypes, and of course, the love story. He thought the chemistry between Tom Cruise and Kelly McGillis is pointless and predictable. Gene, on the other hand, gave thumbs up and praised the action sequences, but had mixed feelings and felt the same way, as he too thought the romantic subplot is ridiculous, and said that it belongs in a teenage sex-fantasy film and not in a movie that deserves the genuine romantic value of "An Officer and a Gentleman".
However, I actually enjoyed "Top Gun" very much. I thought it was surprisingly entertaining. The action sequences, the effects, and the aerial stunts were very impressive, the characters were funny at times, and the acting performances, plus the chemistry between Tom Cruise and Kelly McGillis, which I disagree with Gene and Roger, were really sweet. Although, the script and the dialogue were too cheesy, and redundant. But nevertheless, it was a fun, action drama, popcorn film that features some of the most memorable and electrifying aerial footage shot with an expert eye for excitement specticle. Thumbs up for me on "Top Gun".
Top Gun (1986) 3/4 👍👍
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