Top Gun 2

Well, like I mentioned earlier, after 30+ years remake or sequel is just semantics.

But also like I mentioned we are all so staved for good entertainment that it only has to be not horrible to be a hit.

It will never capture the original magic, that time has passed.  But it can still be a good movie and I hope it is.

OK… I have a tear in my eye and smile on my face and a damn good feeling in my heart….. I will respect people who want to go in unspoiled. But it was EVERYTHING I had hoped for. An excellent movie with just enough flashback / Call backs to remind us of the history. Music was good not the original good but still good none the less.

This is a sequel that did not disappoint and 2 hours of just good story.

I will say only one thing that is not a spoiler so now doubt when you see it I saw it…Who’s the better Pilot? Shes a nice woman lets not ruin it!  and btw, You better be able to Bullseye womp-rats with a t-16

Not even close. It was not a disappointment and well done. But the Magic of instant like the ones I listed above <NO>. I also do not think it will have it in compare to the original. The original was only magical because like a fine Bourbon it aged well. This might be like a aged beef, good now but can spoil in time.

The success of the original was because of the times. It was a Patriotic movie in a time the nation was much less divided and much more patriotic. Libya was a problem and top gun took full advantage of that situation. We wanted Libya to be dealt with and it was onscreen and off screen. The politics of the time helped make TOP GUN what it was.

It also had stars when they were actually people to be looked up to (oh how the mighty have fallen, now we want them to shut the fuck up) Remember we had a major Star in the Presidency also. Good star power never hurt back then as they were not in your face and divisive like they are today.

If we really break the original down, the story was just ok, one we had all scene before. Its wisdom came in playing to a patriotic country, good looking cast, one of the best sound tracks regardless of the generation but most of all it was fun. 80’s movies seem to last through time because they were FUN. Hollywood has forgot how to write fun movies because all they care about now is AGENDA.

Tom is batcrap crazy to me but at least he still knows how to make fun movies people want to see.

The movie was fantastic, the “magic” of it is that it’s just really fun to watch, which is just like the original. Neither movie have much plot, we don’t even know who the enemy pilots are. It’s just good action and good actors giving stellar performances. Miles Teller was the perfect choice for Rooster.

** Small Spoilers** It has its flaws, like Hangman getting sidelined. And the finale seemed smaller scale than the original. But overall it was the Cobra Kai of movies. Perfectly balanced nostalgia.

@Vknid

Go see it. there is no propaganda, its just a good fun movie.

Overall, I enjoyed it. The flight action was superb and there seems to be more of it compared to the original. The supporting cast didn’t have the charisma as the original (Tom Skerritt!!) and the romance didn’t add anything but it was there. I give it an 8.5/10 overall. Recommend in IMAX for sure.

SPOILERS:

The mission is basically the same as the original Star Wars but with a twist. It does Star Wars better than Disney is right now so that’s something.

@Maverick. Yes Sir

Seen it 3 times now and each time I come out happy. I will put it up in the top 3 sequels of all times. I have to say, I think this will also have what i thought it wouldnt “The aging well factor” It and the Original can easily be a sit down 40 years from now and watch them together because you will have to see them together. Its like The original Star Wars trilogy, YOU WATCH THE 3 TOGETHER AS A WHOLE.