Top Gun
Paramount Pictures | Release Date: May 16, 1986
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imthenoobAug 4, 2020
Top Gun is a weirdly homoerotic movie with a great soundtrack, cast and action scenes. However, The story is an absolute mess. The lack of chemistry between Cruise and McGillis is quite obvious and the romance subplot really doesn't blendTop Gun is a weirdly homoerotic movie with a great soundtrack, cast and action scenes. However, The story is an absolute mess. The lack of chemistry between Cruise and McGillis is quite obvious and the romance subplot really doesn't blend well with the main story. It honestly felt like I was watching clips the entire time rather than experience a cohesive story.

I can understand the cult following that it has but the critics were right. This movie is kind of eh.… Expand
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akshatmahajanOct 17, 2020
Top Gun had a story which had a lot of potential. The plot is as cheesy as any movie. After you watch the movie for a while, the story will fade but the feel and the mode of the movie is what keeps you interacted. The soundtrack was nice andTop Gun had a story which had a lot of potential. The plot is as cheesy as any movie. After you watch the movie for a while, the story will fade but the feel and the mode of the movie is what keeps you interacted. The soundtrack was nice and aircraft scenes were nicely shot. The negative thing about the movie was it's story. It was too simple and over-stretched. It could have been made much better. This is movie which you may enjoy at cinema but not that at home. Overall, you should give this movie a try especially those who love airforce.… Expand
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6
TyranianApr 14, 2019
Top Gun is an enjoyable bit of corn with some cool music and silly but entertaining dialogue.
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4
SoloYTAug 1, 2021
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I watched this film for the first time last night in preparation for its highly anticipated sequel. Now if I were to have seen this grace the big screen back in the 80s I may have a sense of nostalgia or maybe would have gabbed at the high flying spectacle indulged throughout its runtime, however it seems to exist only for the novelty of showcasing the dog fights, which to the films credit are for the most part pretty engaging and are quite impressive considering the limitations of its time. The main shortcoming with this film however is that it chooses to focus to much on the spectacle that it fails to develop most of its cast beyond one or two characteristics. This especially hurts the film when Maverick's co-pilot and friend Goose (Anthony Edwards), tragically perishes in training. For the next good bit of the movie Maverick (Tom Cruise) is in mourning, as he should be, however the audience isn't actively mourning with him. We didn't get to know Goose, or really anyone else at all, beyond service level which makes it nearly impossible to buy into the characters relationships. Maverick does go on a bit of an arc, and there are some nice moments between him and his bitter rival Ice Man (Val Kilmer), following Goose's accident, but even there rivalry felt undeveloped. Likewise the romance between Maverick and his instructor and Pentagon adviser Charlotte (Kelly McGillis) is rushed and only comes to a head only because Maverick is unable to take no for an answer. All in all it isn't a horrible film, but it isn't the classic that others would claim it is either. 4/10… Expand
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SchueliAug 11, 2022
War ganz okay, aber bot jetzt auch nicht sonderlich viel. Für meinen Geschmack bisschen zu viel Liebesdrama und etwas zu wenig spannende Action.
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Kai82Jun 20, 2022
This movie has become a cult class for many. Others like me don't see the appeal. To be fair it has great actors and a compelling story but it goes a bit too much in the Navy advertising direction for me. Also between the highlights I wasThis movie has become a cult class for many. Others like me don't see the appeal. To be fair it has great actors and a compelling story but it goes a bit too much in the Navy advertising direction for me. Also between the highlights I was bored by the movie. Roger Ebert said in his review something like “The good scenes are amazing but the weaker once were unbearable”. It might sound to harsh as the movie is no failure. I see a lot of things that could win me over like showing weakness and overcoming it or character development. After the introduction scene the movie is about the pilot Pete Mitchell nickname Maverick and other remarkable pilots who enter the United States Navy Strike Fighter Tactics Instructor program that is familiar know as TOPGUN. This is in short a real life flight school for aerial combat and tactics. It was developed after the failings in air combat during the Vietnam war were investigate as the US pilots did not gain notable advantages and hundreds of aircraft's were lost. It is about character development, relationships, growth and overcoming hurdles beside flying aircraft's. In this regard it got me hooked but like I said the Navy and military advertisement is to overburdened for me. Also there are some weaker segments I would fast forward or forget. It is like multiple courses of meal but you dislike some in between. Then there are the actors. This movie has a cast of really famous actors. Some at the beginning of their careers or not that famous back then. The main actors Tom Cruise and Kelly Mc Gills fully deliver and I praise both of them. The additional cast works also really well with an excellent Val Kilmer to give credit were credit is deserved. Also Meg Ryan, Anthony Edwards and many others were good. A fine overall performance. The visuals and flight scenes are amazing and I see why it captured so many people. Even I who was not that much into this was impressed. The soundtrack is legendary and the tracks “Danger Zone” and even more “Take my Breath away” became hits and are played even today in the radio from time to time. Overall this is not my taste and I am not seeing it as cult classic like others do. However it is a must see movie as others will be shocked if you did not see the movie. Be warned to not criticize it as other take this as insult even when they agree that some parts are weaker.… Expand
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PerfectPortalJul 1, 2022
The egotistical hero and his rival could easily have been overly corny, but thankfully they’re downplayed so they don’t become stereotypes. It may be a bit thin on story, but the performances are decent (except for Kelly McGillis), as is theThe egotistical hero and his rival could easily have been overly corny, but thankfully they’re downplayed so they don’t become stereotypes. It may be a bit thin on story, but the performances are decent (except for Kelly McGillis), as is the action. Overall, it’s nothing too spectacular, but not bad.… Expand
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arostislavnaAug 11, 2022
Propaganda, but a classic American "action" film.

Although, it's hard to classify as action because nobody fires any shots, and somehow think missile locks are suspenseful... I guess this is what was acceptable for a good action film at thePropaganda, but a classic American "action" film.

Although, it's hard to classify as action because nobody fires any shots, and somehow think missile locks are suspenseful... I guess this is what was acceptable for a good action film at the time, but I really don't know.

I will give it praise by not identifying the antagonist faction/OPFOR etc.… Expand
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arrivistApr 12, 2023
Script: Passable
Directing: Poor
Acting: Garbage
Dialogue: Dreadful Editing: Sloppy
Yet... thanks to epic cinematography, production design, sound effects; this film is endlessly re-watchable. It's like a bigger budget, action version of The Room.
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DogeGamer2015Oct 19, 2020
Su historia es decente, pero las escenas de vuelo y acción son impresionantes.
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6
RobertHowardMay 28, 2022
At its best when it focuses on the spectacular air combat scenes instead of the average love story and sequences on the ground.
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liamexeJun 3, 2022
a fantastic soundtrack When the phrase "danger zone" is spoken, few people from the 1980s do not have their hearts beating. Tom Cruise has a nice performance, but Val Kilmer's is the one that stands out in my mind. The film combines thea fantastic soundtrack When the phrase "danger zone" is spoken, few people from the 1980s do not have their hearts beating. Tom Cruise has a nice performance, but Val Kilmer's is the one that stands out in my mind. The film combines the pleasure of flying with the challenges of military life, as well as the raw emotions of young "guns." These gentlemen remind me of the military men I encountered as a kid: committed to their jobs yet always up for a thrill. The narrative is faithful to the drama and realism of what it is like to be a man in uniform, forgive the old-fashioned term, but the statement represents the spirit of the film.… Expand
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CheblowAug 1, 2022
good old movie with handsome actors and beautiful actress, and eye candy plots with popcorn
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