I am saying what alot of people are saying... This movie had no business being as good as it was. I was on the edge of my seat the whole time. Great action, Great Heart and a great story all of which you can actually feel!
I loved it. It was everything I hoped for but honestly didn't think we would get. I loved the call backs, I love the new characters, I thought it was satisfying entertainment.
Great review, Dan, but I will disaagre with you on that the romance wasn't crucial to the plot of this movie, I think it's very much needed. it's because Penny tells Maverick about how she fixed her relationship with her daughter by not being overprotective anymore, by trusting her and letting her have her freedom, it's this what makes Maverick realise that he needs to stop being overprotective towards Rooster and what makes him take Rooster to the final mission. And because of that they can finally reach understanding, reconcilliation and mutual respect during the climax of the movie. And that's because of Penny and her romantic storyline with Maverick. That's why I find it crucial to the plot.
Just came back from seeing it. It EXCEEDS expectations. Glorious! An amazing and poignant scene with Val Kilmer. A blueprint on how to do a proper sequel.
This movie was an absolute thrill ride and was soooooo much better than it had any right to be. Had an absolute pleasure watching it with my buddies in imax.
This movie was terrific. It brought me back to a time when action movies were over the top, had great scores and great visuals. Those 90s movies like Face/OFF, Con Air, The Rock. Will definitely see it again.
Top Gun Maverick works well in the same way that Cobra Kai tv show and Creed movies have in paying tribute to the past but also developing new characters for new generation.
Yeah, I’m with Mara. This one is my favorite movie of the year so far… I mean, it’s everything I want from a summer blockbuster, with emotional weight, spectacular action set pieces and even some laughs for good measure.
Saw the movie yesterday in IMAX; every time the planes would fly close to the screen the base got so loud I could feel my chair rumbling. It was awesome.
the Ice and Mav conversation of being the "best" pilot was done so well. Mav could of said "you are Ice" cause of his condition, but kept character and made it authentic.
Great movie and agree with all your points. My only gripe with the movie was the lack of soundtrack. Given the first used music so iconically, this one almost forgot the need to involve music in its key scenes. I feel like they wanted the shots and emotion to speak for itself but i really missed that level up that occurs with a strong building soundtrack.
Overall, I thought the soundtrack was solid (even being a HUGE fan of the original soundtrack). At times, the Hans Zimmer influence is too much (the original TOP GUN Anthem does NOT need the giant wall of sound that's quintessential of Hans Zimmer to be impactful. It was perfect in its inception.). Additionally, I really did not enjoy the two songs of Lady Gaga (beach scene and love theme). She may be talented, but the two songs in the movie just don't deliver the right tone/impact for my tastes. If she had some contract in her vocal performance of the two songs that might be better, but it comes across (to me) as simply shouting.
This movie should be put in a museum and studied by filmmakers on how to 1. Make a great action movie 2. Make a legacy sexual decades later that honours the original 3. How to bring back characters and make new ones likeable.
This film helped me believe great movies can still be made nowadays. I'm really happy they did this sequel justice. Great action movie. See it in theaters!
I really enjoyed this movie last night at the Imax premiere. Story isnt something that makes this movie amazing but the action and characters do. I encourage all to see it in theaters just for the spectacle. One of the best blockbuster movies Ive seen in years.
As hard as it is to talk about, thanks for mentioning the shooting Dan. I’m from Texas, and my continuing frustration with our local leaders is driving me insane. This channel is a good place for me to escape, but it’s nice to hear people talking about the issue instead of it becoming apart of the sea of white noise that is the last several years of this country.
I just came from the movie theater from watching it, and I must recognize that I wasn't expecting to like it so much. I enjoyed much more than I expected and it actually brought tears to my eyes a couple of times! This movie isn't only a great technical achievement, it's also a celebration of simpler times (the 80s) and how making a film with a heart is one of the best things for an audience. Actually loved it!
Went to see it last night at my local theatre. It was honestly packed, moreso than when I saw Doctor Strange (only the first two rows were empty). Really eager to see how the box office turns out for it this weekend.
If you don't mind me asking, do you live in the US? Because I expect the box-office to be more skewed towards American audiences than a comic book movie.
@@danieltatar7575 Yes I live in the US and I absolutely agree that the movie will skew heavily to US audiences. I mostly bring this up cuz I thought this movie would take the Blade Runner 2049 approach where it gets good critical reception but few people go to see it, not necessarily that it would open better than Doctor Strange (though if it does open better than DS here in the states (unlikely) I would be really happy for it)
First time this year where I came out of the theatre and wanted to buy another ticket and go right back in for another viewing, it was such an experience! No other movie has made me feel that way for a long long time now.
Yes FINALLY!!!!!! It came out today here and I was there... I had "Goose"-bumps from head to toe, such a hoot!!!! I absolutely LOVED it!!!! I just totally accepted before going in that it would be cliché, commercial, Bruckheimer fair... and it totally is, but wow, it absolutely oozes really really well done nostalgia!!!
I only watched the original for the first time a few days ago (just one of those classic movies I never got around to for some reason), so I don't have the same nostalgia for it that others do, but I'll still be checking out the sequel just based on all the great reviews out there.
In addition to the perfectly balanced narrative, inspiring visuals and superb soundtrack, Maverick also has another important aspect: he brings up a feeling that has been missing in theaters for a long time, that feeling of ''Real Cinema'' made the old-fashioned way, with few effects. The roar of the jet engines is real, the reactions of the Pilots is real, the Story for more fanciful is believable, the Emotions that surround the Characters are perfectly capable of being felt by us too (at some point in our lives, or even during the exhibition), of course not in an extraodinary context of the Navy but still are true emotions and feelings, I'm clapping because all this joins nostalgia, watching this Movie is an Experience.
Thank you, Mr. Cruise. Not just for the movie, but for the insistence on it being a theatrical release and for your PSA prior to the start of the film. I’ll be seeing this for the ninth time tomorrow, and I’m not done yet.
@@Julian-p7q-b4t Okay? I only talked about Tom Cruise. Why does it matter if he’s more famous than any random person and what does that have to do with anything I said in my comment a year ago?
It was worth the IMAX experience!! It delivers on its promise and avoids many clichés of these legacy sequels. Truly a great cinematic experience. Great review, as always! 👏👏👏
We've already got a pretty stacked best cinematography lineup, with a surprising amount of more widely known movies in it. You already have Batman and Top Gun who are gonna be contending for a nomination for cinematography.
I am planning to see it this weekend! I was NOT going to see it because the trailer left me completely uninterested. But I will say that your review and the review from pop culture happy hour have convinced me to give it a try. Excellent review, Dan. Thank you for your opening remarks. 🙏🏻 I appreciate that a lot. It makes all the difference as we navigate life during times of senseless killings.
Got the pleasure of watching TG Maverick in theaters & knowing the info of this one was in production for years from the teaser trailers & photos of when it was taking place. It felt so mesmerizing, exhilarating & enthralling seeing Cruise Pete Maverick Mitchell found his calling jumping around positions until he got sent back to teach & trained an detached bunch of upcoming students on special assignment in pilot school. ya wonder how they manage to glide through Mountains tops & Valleys avoiding the Tomahawks, missile launches in an aerospace base. Performances from Glen Powell, Miles teller as Rooster, Iceman Val Kimer, Ed Harris even Jennifer Connelly was solid. Should receive some awards for the outstanding musical score, screenplay etc..
When F18 is shown as the background of Top Gun Maverick, I was disappointed for not able to see the latest gen of jet fighter. I was wrong, in fact older gen aircraft require more control from human, which made this movie the gem for 2020s. Tom Cruise as Maverick, character flaw never fail to enhance the story. When Maverick deliver an awe during 3/4 of the show, I wasn't expecting any better climax than this. Yet I was wrong again. Character development beside Maverick is lacking. This in fact help not making it draggy. Lots of nostalgia vibes including songs from old Top Gun, but it blends in well with the story. The highlight of the film is the immersive airborne sequence . Dogfights filled with element of surprise. This is how a movie sequel should be made. Bringing back memories and never fail to awe its audiences with handicapped against technology advancement.
Saw the film last night, I thought it was a great! the first half of the movie is kind of a nostalgia fest which was fun. But the second half of the film is amazing! The Aerial Combat is done so much better than the original movie, you literally cannot tell what was real and what was done in CG. You can tell the actors are experiencing real G force in many of the scenes since they are actually in the F-18. The action scenes are badass and worth seeing the film just for that. If you love the original film you will love this one.
The aerial combat scenes were 110% better and improved in this film. You could actually make out EXACTLY what the hell was going on during the dogfight scenes here.
He was not mad at Maverick for the death of his father but for pulling him out of the training and set him back several years. I too at first thought it was death of his father and to some extent it was, but I believe the writers were confused between these two reasons to set the story twist between their relationship.
While I’m thrilled this is getting great reviews, I’m kinda stunned by it. It wasn’t amazing, it was okay. If you loved the original, it wasn’t that. You’ll have a good time but, there’s just something missing.
I watched it in Imax 2 days ago and my god it was incredible. I thought it was going to be average at best, wasn't really invested going into it but I found it very gripping and immersive as a film piece.
The final mission scene was pretty exhilarating - definitely edge of your seat action. The only thing that could’ve been the cherry on top to this movie was to forget the lady Gaga song and just stamp the take my breath away at the outro/end scenes…would’ve been epic
I saw it last night in the early release and have an encore watch tomorrow. Both Dolby Digital. Impressive sound and vibrations. I really enjoyed it and was also pleasantly surprised at sequel story/performance. The photography and practical elements were amazing. Felt like a modernized Top Gun and Iron Eagle blend.
Great movie!!! But my fave part was how they paid off the friendship between Maverick and Iceman... we finally find out that the guys didnt just banter about whose wingmand would be whose, but actually grew into a deep and emotive friendship... just great stuff!!
I think this will have a Jurassic World vibe as it’s nostalgic and yet new at the same time. If the reviews are anything to go by it will have legs too. Sure to clip Dr Strange’s cloak of levitation, but will DS MOM be number 2. Movie theatres must be sighing with relief.
Thank you Dan for acknowledging the tragedy and doing your best to help the families at the beginning of the video. Total first class! We need more people like you. Now as far as your review. Spot on. Brilliant and well explained.
Please just tell me Kenny Loggins danger zone is in this film. Not a remake of the song with a different singer or slight changes.. it needs to be the OG classic!!
Im glad they focust on maverick and rooster which is the heart of the movie, thus bring closure for maverick many people think they should focus on new cadet but its not the title for
What I don't get about the BOB character is I thought that Naval Aviators had to have 20/20 vision, how was he able to qualify while wearing glasses? Was it because he wasn't the pilot?
I have vague reasons that would bias me to dislike somebody like Tom Cruise - but I can't help but like him, he's a fantastic actor and seems kind enough - "Interview with the vampire" will always stick in my mind thanks to his performance! I hope Maverick does well, it does seem like they're genuinely trying to do something clever rather than just 'explain the gap'
I actively dislike Tom Cruise’s persona but you can’t fault his commercial judgements overall. MI Fallout was a masterclass in action cinema and I’m sure TG M will be a huge hit.
@@andrewelphick2304 - Fame? that life? we placed those 'gods' there - What did we expect? humility and sanity? He's the best damn Tom Cruise in the world.
I watched the original Top Gun prior to the new one. I got to say, I like the new one better. Maybe it is just filmography have evolved over time, but the first one have some weird pacing issues.
With the nostalgia factor, IF this movie turns out to also be really good, I think could overtake the MCU to be the #1 or 2 movie of the summer. Tom Cruise is one of the few stars left who can bring people to theaters. He has loyal followers from older movies that were foundational for many of us, plus has gained fans from the Impossible Mission films. Top Gun wasn’t one of my favorite movies or anything, but I did really like the Goose character and am interested to see what became of his son. I’m glad it sounds like they were respectful of the OG characters instead of going the route of some other reboots. Then again, Cruise would NEVER have accepted anything like that for a character he’s going to play! 😂
I was waiting for your review! I watched it last Saturday and has been the best cinematic experience I had after the pandemic. So beautiful to watch, so entertaining, the new characters are well written and the action sequences were crazy. I like to believe that I had the same feelings that people had when they saw the first one in the 80s. I was ready to be disappointed (too many disappointing movies in the last decade) but I ended up being so damn happy.
I was expecting Mission Impossible, but planes. However this movie brings with it such heart, in a way that is age appropriate when dealing with father/ son connections, discharge and retirement and simply getting older. I think Penny's role was perfect in a way to bridge Maverick to the world outside the Navy now that his time is up.
It was great that you mentioned the jacket. It was something I wondered about, particularly recently, as early reviewers showed the clip of Maverick and the bike. It's always nice when a review finds something less obvious to mention and yours did. Nice work. I'll be seeing the movie tonight. I threw out 17 years of life / work, to go to film school. I have worked on features and now work in television but, although I have seen a lot done, have never lost the sense of wonder. It just gets cooler, for me, with the ability to appreciate the depth of effort involved. 😎#NeedForSpeed
Thanks for rewiev. Didn't realize how much hype this movie have, glad it's good. Cinemas begin to open in my city, but i still can't be normal and just go see a movie like it was before war. P. S. Just a comment from a subscriber from Ukraine. I think it's first time for past 3 months i got time and mood to tune to your channel. And now after watching i begin to miss screenjunkies and movie trivia show, like it was in another life.... Sorry, on a good note, another thanks for your rewievs.
I was wondering what Mara thought about it with her being a veteran. I think I have only watched the original Top Gun a couple of times, so I wasn't anxious to go out and finally get a release date for this. But from the trailer, it looks quite fun, so maybe I'll take my mom to our over 21 theater and have a drink while we watch it.
This has been my most anticipated movie of the year, simply so I never have to watch that trailer again. I have never willingly watched this trailer but I could quote the entire thing having seen it every time I've been to the cinema since late 2019.