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TheWaffleJul 18, 2022

Sometimes it just feels like I watched an entirely different movie than everyone else. The characters were paper thin, the dialogue was barebones, and the film was obsessed with callbacks to the original. I couldn't take the plot seriously,Sometimes it just feels like I watched an entirely different movie than everyone else. The characters were paper thin, the dialogue was barebones, and the film was obsessed with callbacks to the original. I couldn't take the plot seriously, the mission they're training for is psychotically suicidal, and I couldn't even enjoy the aerial sequences since they ignored the laws of physics and just followed Anime-logic. I dunno, I must've just seen a different movie than everyone else.… Expand

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arostislavnaAug 11, 2022

Blatant propaganda film, and the actual mission is just a retreaded Star Wars Death Star assault, but still handled fairly well.

I appreciate that they continue the tradition of not identifying the antagonist faction/OPFOR, and actually gotBlatant propaganda film, and the actual mission is just a retreaded Star Wars Death Star assault, but still handled fairly well.

I appreciate that they continue the tradition of not identifying the antagonist faction/OPFOR, and actually got to fly the jets thanks to Cruise's demands.

The only cons I have with it are that it's a bit of a nostalgia trip, they think F/A-16s can somehow compete against SU-35s. (You are horribly mistaken if you think this is the case), and that once again America thinks they are liberator and goes to unnamed country to bomb them because "they aren't allowed their own nuclear deterrence"...

but sure, good propaganda film.… Expand

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Davidsco27Jun 10, 2022

The 2nd half kind of saves it, kind of, but this was a HUGE disappointment, especially after all the gushing reviews. Maybe Cruise is working his Scientology crap on them. Some of the WORST directing, acting and script I have ever seen, andThe 2nd half kind of saves it, kind of, but this was a HUGE disappointment, especially after all the gushing reviews. Maybe Cruise is working his Scientology crap on them. Some of the WORST directing, acting and script I have ever seen, and I'm a huge movie buff. LOVE the original, it was fun, this is almost an embarrassment. I've never seen a poor Jon Hamm performance until this, and Cruise is obviously in cruise mode lately as he hasn't made a decent film since MI3 and is now just riding the mediocrity train to the bank. I have really gotten sick of these check the box films now too that ensure every race, creed, nationality and sex is equally represented for no artistic reason other than to appeal to everyone. I have NO idea what the woman pilot was doing there, and she could've easily been replaced by a mannequin. Connolly was boring and wooden. The flight scenes ranged from meh to good, the music was bland, poorly used, and NOWHERE as emotion stirring as the original. The Val Kilmer treatment was a saving grace, but come on viewers and critics. There's no way you're keeping it real, or maybe you saw a different film. Maybe after a long theater absence you've lowered your standards and expectations and are just to eager for a great theater experience. I get that, we all need that fun again. For me, this just wasn't it… Expand

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Gamer2077Jun 13, 2022

This movie teaches you two lessons.

1) It´s cool to use your motorbike with your jacket and no helmet. Go as fast as possible, you can do the f*k you want in America. 2) Kids, "don´t think, just act" that should be your motto in life. (yes,This movie teaches you two lessons.

1) It´s cool to use your motorbike with your jacket and no helmet. Go as fast as possible, you can do the f*k you want in America.

2) Kids, "don´t think, just act" that should be your motto in life. (yes, my review is pure sarcasm.)… Expand

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Glic2003May 27, 2022

A solid follow up to the original but lacks the charisma of the original cast, and while the aviation scenes are spectacular, everything on the ground kind of drags.

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azzamann79May 27, 2022

I'm not sure what movie others were watching but this is not even close to bettering the original. It lacks the soul of the original. From the one liners that people still remember today the cast of over the top egotistical characters whoI'm not sure what movie others were watching but this is not even close to bettering the original. It lacks the soul of the original. From the one liners that people still remember today the cast of over the top egotistical characters who are larger than life. The great soundtrack that strikes up at the right time. This movie has none of it. It try's to ride on the coat tails of nostalgia and falls flat. It won't take your breath away. Infact if anything it's lost that loving feeling.… Expand

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snorkissAug 26, 2022

I feel the NEED! The NEED for a better sequel! - After hearing all the rave reviews I must admit to being a little bewildered, this is one of the dumbest films I've ever seen?! Just because it's not woke doesn't mean it's good. The script andI feel the NEED! The NEED for a better sequel! - After hearing all the rave reviews I must admit to being a little bewildered, this is one of the dumbest films I've ever seen?! Just because it's not woke doesn't mean it's good. The script and acting are both nearly as terrible as Tom's hair dye. They should make a Top Gun Three-Some and bring back Meg Ryan and Kelly McGillis - 5 stars for the admittedly great flying footage that for some reason reminded me of Star Wars?… Expand

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arrivistMay 28, 2022

Saw this in 4DX. The scenes in the air are are brilliant. Its so great they shot it in-camera and not like a Marvel CGI video game. It is worth watching the film just for the spectacular aerial sequences. Everything else is a bit ridiculous.Saw this in 4DX. The scenes in the air are are brilliant. Its so great they shot it in-camera and not like a Marvel CGI video game. It is worth watching the film just for the spectacular aerial sequences. Everything else is a bit ridiculous. The dialogue could have been written by a 15-year-old who had recently watched the original film. Close up's Jennifer Connelly's over-smoothed face and distant delivery garnered the loudest laughs from the audience. The overall message of the film is: Tom Cruise is the saviour of the universe, kneel before Tom, then go pay to see another Mission Impossible.… Expand

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Mike5215Sep 17, 2022

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The third act is stolen directly from Star Wars. A nearly impossible attack run in a trench in hopes of striking a small exhaust port, causing a chain reaction that will destroy the enemy installation? Check. Automated gun turrets along the way? Check. Better equipped enemy defenders with blacked out face shields? Check. A wise old pilot instructing a younger flyer to use the force (Don’t think. Do). A last minute loss of a targeting system at a critical moment. The hero in the enemy’s sites and doomed before an unexpected rescue strike by an ally? Check, check, check. Tom Cruise is as reliable an actor and entertainer as they come. He does a good job here. Probably should have exercised more control over the script.

Seeing it in the theater was a good time, mostly due to the massive visuals and sound and the nostalgia surrounding the franchise. But rewatching it makes you realize how lazy, dumb, uninspired and mediocre it is.… Expand

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jorgeguti1Aug 3, 2022

Not a bad film but in my opinion is overrated. Good acting but the plot is nothing special.

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dpatacaoAug 5, 2022

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Good fun for the whole family. It feels like a home movie on a big budget. I enjoyed a lot when I saw it on IMAX.

However, the ending kind of ruined it for me. Was it so hard to be real for a second and let Maverick die? It was very very unrealistic.… Expand

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cronosJul 3, 2022

Better than most these days, but not even close to the original- which it mirrors way to much - in terms of storytelling and emotional investment. If you plan to go to the movies there are worse Films to watch but otherwise I would recommendBetter than most these days, but not even close to the original- which it mirrors way to much - in terms of storytelling and emotional investment. If you plan to go to the movies there are worse Films to watch but otherwise I would recommend re-watching the original at home - you will not miss much and probably have a more enjoyable time.… Expand

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HeywoodyJun 28, 2022

It's hilarious how everyone who is losing their minds over how amazing this movie is, are the same people who supposedly hate the "Hollywood agenda"....unless they give them exactly what they want! (whether they even know what that is)It's hilarious how everyone who is losing their minds over how amazing this movie is, are the same people who supposedly hate the "Hollywood agenda"....unless they give them exactly what they want! (whether they even know what that is) Amazing jet fighting scenes make it all better. lolololol This movie is pretty dumb unless you are a kid. I liked the first one when I saw it as a kid. This one, well I'm not losing my mind over it, I'll just say that. The love hate relationship so many have with "Hollywood" is super cringe though!!! lolol Thanks for the laughs! I'll give it that. It made the haters bow down to big budget Hollywood, again. As always. Just admit you LOVE Hollywood movies, y'all! Stop pretending to hate Hollywood SO MUCH then spend money every weekend to see the latest movie. lololololo You played yourselves. Cheers!… Expand

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BlackSteelApexxJun 30, 2022

Definitely not the Citizen Kane of our time, as one might errantly infer from the rave reviews both from critics and audiences. It’s always plainly obvious when a film studio sells out to the Department of Defense and allows them veto powerDefinitely not the Citizen Kane of our time, as one might errantly infer from the rave reviews both from critics and audiences. It’s always plainly obvious when a film studio sells out to the Department of Defense and allows them veto power over the script for the sake of getting military cooperation in terms of consultation and provisioning equipment for the film itself. The plot seems to openly embrace U.S.’s love for military adventurism, with the focal point centering around the planning of an airstrike on a uranium enrichment center that “violates a NATO treaty”. Who’s the “rogue state” operating the plant? What jurisdiction or right does the U.S. have to just bomb it? Because they feel like it? This is the early 2000’s Iraqi Freedom brand of warhawking that even the Republicans party has tried to distance itself from as of late. But then again, the DoD controls the script… and so not only is this presented as completely okay, but never are these moral concerns even addressed. So perhaps it’s better to just turn one’s brain off and view the movie through an appropriate lens - 2 hours of DoD propaganda that’s good for some action shots of (undeniably) stunning and beautiful fighter aircraft. However, the movie’s odd pacing and inter-splicing of a needless romance only serve to detract from what this movie could do well - being a 2-hour theme park ride showing the F-18 and its Russian opponents duking it out. The actual airstrike and dogfights afterwards in fact are so hurried towards the tail end of the film and short-lived that it feels like a lot of waiting for high-stakes action beyond the pre-mission training exercises, that the wait hardly feels worth it. It’s a good movie if you’ve got 2 hours to kill, but this movie is extremely overrated and held back by poor acting, strange pacing, unwelcome side plots, and a criminally short dogfight sequence that, if it were much longer, would have GREATLY improved my opinion of the movie overall.… Expand

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ballhawgJun 10, 2022

Predictable plot yet a few fun plane scenes makes it worth a view at least once.

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icotzabbJun 3, 2022

Tom Cruise is fearless in his quest to clear the planet earth in this melodramatic predictable time killer.

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EnerlaJun 20, 2022

The prequel is a legendary film. Some would say the prequel is a "bromance" film. Others point out how it is an important film to LGBT community. When Hollywood forces woke stuff on non-woke franchises, and the resulting story lacks integrityThe prequel is a legendary film. Some would say the prequel is a "bromance" film. Others point out how it is an important film to LGBT community. When Hollywood forces woke stuff on non-woke franchises, and the resulting story lacks integrity and characters, we often point out, they should create sequels to important "LGBT" stories, they should make films about real black characters, black history, etc. as it can be done with taste, and can still lead to a good story. Top Gun: Maverick is a missed opportunity in this department. While the action and the visuals are great, it is a story supposedly about relationship, and with that it is a missed opportunity. When "only the core of the movie is bad" that is an issue. As a modern day average action flick it would be excellent. As a continuation of Top Gun and a film that focuses on relationships? It is a huge missed opportunity.… Expand

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JanewilliamSep 3, 2022

1. I gave the movie an extra Points because of all the fuel spent for filming those jets. So that star is mainly for the environment being such a hero.

2. Didn't they steal the plot from Star Wars Episode 4 the New Hope minus Darth Vader.1. I gave the movie an extra Points because of all the fuel spent for filming those jets. So that star is mainly for the environment being such a hero.

2. Didn't they steal the plot from Star Wars Episode 4 the New Hope minus Darth Vader. There was the "Use the Force, Luke." part of the script, and even the "enemy" pilots looked like tie fighter pilots. So Top Gun is a tribute to George Lucas… Expand

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TorrettaAug 28, 2022

전작 안 봤으면 오글거리는 오마주밖에 없는 졸작 그 이상도 그 이하도 아님.

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Luke08Sep 4, 2022

Top Gun v2., with mandatory woke and ballgame shouts in supersonic flights. Scary to have such military with so much power under the thumb. All-predictable action and the usual Tom - nice, pro, cliche. Glen Powell was an under-used, brighterTop Gun v2., with mandatory woke and ballgame shouts in supersonic flights. Scary to have such military with so much power under the thumb. All-predictable action and the usual Tom - nice, pro, cliche. Glen Powell was an under-used, brighter spot, perhaps. Wait for low streaming price, if any.… Expand

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grimsfieldAug 27, 2022

This movie just isn't as good as its hyped up to be. The first movie was better, and as unrealistic as that was, this is far more ridiculous. If you can get past the mountain of plot holes though, and the overly simple rinse and repeatThis movie just isn't as good as its hyped up to be. The first movie was better, and as unrealistic as that was, this is far more ridiculous. If you can get past the mountain of plot holes though, and the overly simple rinse and repeat story, you'll probably enjoy this. All in all this felt akin to what home alone 2 did for home alone 1. Same basic story of the first movie, just reskinned.

oh and the Jenifer Connolly / tom cruise, totally superficial romance plotline came off like a cialis commercial.… Expand

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AchaernJan 11, 2023

It's a rare time an audience is so willfully disrespected by the writers of the film. To suggest there is no longer any need for even the smallest amount of context for who the bad guy is suggests this is really just about AmericanIt's a rare time an audience is so willfully disrespected by the writers of the film. To suggest there is no longer any need for even the smallest amount of context for who the bad guy is suggests this is really just about American Exceptionalism. "It's right when we do it!". The entire story pretext centres around murdering scientists, despite the movie not being about anything more than showboating airplanes. Maverick is a shallow, shallow character we never needed to revisit. This needs literally 10 more minutes in the writing room to make sense. The action sequences were well shot but so dumb, especially the Mach 10 sequence at the start where the movie jumped the shark right away. This could have been a *great* movie if Tom was never in the cockpit and essentially played the role Ed Harris briefly did right at the start. Did not like. Do not recommend. 5/10 for the movie making, 0/10 for the writing/story.… Expand

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LitigatorOct 15, 2022

Predictable rehash of the original. I didn’t really feel that the stakes were too high for the heroes. Seemed a fire gone conclusion and therefore the movie felt drawn out.