Well done Mr. Cruise, well done. Hope we can see more movies follow the lead of this not CG film…hint hint wink wink I’m talking to you Michael Bay.
In 2022 things should feel and look real not cheap and computer made crap
I have watched this movie so many times since its release. I still get goosebumps when Maverick breaks Mach 10.:sunglasses:
I have rated this movie 10/10 here on Trakt. Clicked the "Recommend" button. What else do you want me to do? I don't know why you're reading this stupid comment instead of watching the movie. Go watch it dammit!
Combination of nostalgia and what movies should be more like…not all CG.
Well done, I’m glad it was worth the premier delays.
I'll never get enough of this movie, my future kids better like this movie >:(
Absolutely love this movie. It pays homage to the original in all the right ways. It is a perfect movie. One of the few times the sequel out performs the original.
I want to watch this everyday
Just enough homage to the original to appease the fans without being too much. A perfect opening sequence.
One of the best movies I have seen in a long time. Definitely worth the wait, including the past 30 years of sequel rumors.
Well shot movie and good action sequences. The right amount of nostalgia sprinkled in. This is what a good action movie needs to be like. It's a perfect movie if you ignore the fact that most movies of the sort seem to glorify the US armed forces/feel like propaganda.
Seen this movie more than once and it's tons of fun. On rewatches, I realized that some of the "nostalgic" feel unnecessary in what is otherwise a well paced movie and story. At the end of it, I can't stop watching the action sequences on repeat.
Got a big screen at home and a good sound system? Skip it. Go to the biggest screen around you to see this movie. IMAX worthy cinematography that will keep you at the edge of your seat. The action is lovely and practical effects are praiseworthy.
Can’t wait to go back to the cinema to see this one. Hands down, the best action film I have seen in a while.
Unwatchable garbage. Could not get to the end
A rare unnecessary sequel that might actually be better than the original. The first is known for being sexy and macho. With some fine action but the movie was always missing something.
The enemy jets just would show up out of nowhere pretty much was one flaw. Top Gun: Maverick is as sexy and macho. However, it’s story is better than the original and it’s just a better made movie.
When the enemy jets show up it’s just not out of nowhere and it makes sense. The movie could have turned into Behind Enemy Lines. I am grateful it doesn’t though since this is a fighter jet movie after all.
Tom Cruise and Miles Teller make a surprisingly good team. That brings back good memories of Maverick and Goose and it gets to you emotionally.
As someone who is generally not a fan of summer blockbusters the only thing I have to say about this movie is.... wow. Just wow. They absolutely nailed this one. I think the most impressive part about what they did is the nostalgia side of the movie. While watching this movie I thought a lot about The Force Awakens. In that movie it felt like we were sluggishly being dragged through a re-make of Return of the Jedi. As Maverick played out we were kind of laughing about all of the checkboxes that were being checked as the movie when on: singing in the bar, beach scene, emergency situation developing overseas, etc. There difference between this movie and other movies like The Force Awakens is that it didn't beat you over the head with the nostalgia. It all felt very authentic, especially when the movie did zag a little bit in the last twenty minutes. And most importantly, the movie is a TON of fun.
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I feel the need, the need for speed, and boy did the film deliver on that promise. High octane action, great emotional depth and wonderful performances. The entire cast and crew created a film for the ages!!
Once again must Tom Cruse does it....... He is true pioneer of the art of acting, not leaving anything to much of green screen fakes,
the real deal is what he is all about
Entertaining movie but everyone seem to overlook that the POS destroy a billion dollars phototype plane and the best top gun off all time are pretty much the same age.
I am in shock. How did they make a movie about fighter planes amazing? I watched the original before watching Maverick since I never saw it. the original was a 6/10 and a true American movie. But this movie was different. It was an actual good movie that happened to be a sequel. Tom Cruise showed how strong of an actor he is in this one. And the story was more powerful than the first movie. Even my father loved it, and he hates military movies.
"The end is inevitable, Maverick. Your kind is headed for extinction."
This is a very well rounded movie. Movies don't feel like this much anymore and I am so happy I caught this in the theaters! The music, humor, stunts, and emotions were done so well and I can see why Tom Cruise fought for this to not go straight to streaming.
To a Top Gun fan, this was the equivalent of Force Awakens to a Star Wars fan (without the terrible follow ups). Ticked the box for the original movie fans but ramped it up for 2022. The fighter plane scenes are what it is all about and the direction of this was superb. Also, loved how they didn't try and write a new soundtrack just for the $'s. Kept it all oldskool...just. Great movie and would go see it again tomorrow.
Seen twice now and 2nd time was even better.
This was fantastic. The fact that nearly all of the flight scenes were filmed practically just makes it all the better. -a guy raised around P-51’s
Just caught the first screening in my city. Have to say it was a terrific movie. Its a simple storyline and the major focus is on the flight scenes. Was simply blown away by what the team was able to achieve. It was breathtaking! The time just flew by. Even the nostalgia bit was nicely done. Do catch it on the big screen...
A simple script but extremely well executed with a lot of hearts, full of jaw-dropping visuals and great sounds.
The definition of a well-produced movie. It deserves all the praise it's getting.
Classic blockbuster cinema. I watched the original for the first time less than 24 hours ago and was kind of underwhelmed, so it isn’t nostalgia that hooked me with this movie, it just delivers.
It's one of those very few sequels that surpasses the original. Meticulously planned, thoughtfully written, tastefully and elegantly executed. This here is what movies should be like!
Wow! That was a fun theater experience! A Top Gun sequel was not supposed to be this good. I like how the movie is actually focused on Maverick, and it's not a "the new cast takes over" movie, like some other sequels do. The action scenes are thrilling and extremely fun to watch. There's just so much life to them, instead of how soulless CGI can be. This is a peak blockbuster film. I'm glad Tom Cruise put his foot down, and made sure that this was released in theaters.
I know some people might disagree, but I actually like the sequel more than the original.
Top Gun: Maverick was a similar surprise for me as Mad Max: Fury Road. I went into the film without particularly high expectations, but with good general ratings in mind and couldn't stop grinning.
Such brilliant shots, that familiar and driving music, that connection to the first film and yet that uniqueness. This tension, this incredible action. Much like Terminator 2, Top Gun: Maverick is for me a sequel that outdoes the first film in more ways than one.
And as a bonus: Even my wife, who is very picky about movies, was heavily into the film.
As someone that thought the first was good but nothing special (albeit a great soundtrack) and not a big plane guy, this movie was incredible and one I would recommend seeing in theaters. It was big, spectacular, gripping, and a tight plot. It was genuinely everything you could want from a movie. Despite it only being May, I do not foresee any other movie catapulting this and Everything Everywhere All at Once as the best movies of 2022. I will have to see both again to fully determine which is better! Anyways, everyone should check this out, and they should do it on the big screen!
Rating: 5/5 (:star:) - 10/10 - Must See
Loved it. Get to the cinema and watch highly recommend.
masterpiece.. especially for who enjoyed the first back then.. and Tom cruise as always top..
If there's any movie that deserves to be seen in the theaters with big screens and booming speakers. It's :Top Gun Maverick.
No doubt lives up to its name of one of best films in 2022. No necessary to watch the original first, but makes this sequel so much better if you do. Maverick follows the main character maverick from the first film 30+ years after his heroics in the ending to the original and how he has stayed a captain and still flying even at 50+ years old, but this time he is brought back to Top Gun academy to train new bees for a daring mission that makes for an emotional, inspiring, patriotic action packed marvel of cinematography last scenes. The ties from the first film for tying up lose ends that were created in the 30 year gap are made such an incremental part of this film that it keeps you on the edge of your seat and still rooting hard for Tom Hanks.
Best sequel to a classic movie from my childhood! Even much better than the first part. Picture and especially the sound quality are phenomenal!!!
Great Movie! Can watch this daily. The Fighter Jets are just insane!
A truly superb sequel that goes above and beyond the original while still retaining everything that made it great. Just finished my second watch and my palms still got sweaty upon the approach of the mission. High octane but still heartfelt with only a sprinkling of cheese, Maverick is THE summer popcorn action movie of the last decade. Awesome film.
Watched it in a 4DX Cinema, god what an experience :O
This one might actually be better than its legendary predecessor.
First time re-watching this at home since the IMAX Laser. The 4k disc was a fantastic release. It looked stunning. Those IMAX shots were spectacular on a JVC x9000. Sound was increadible. I hope one day we'll get a 3D conversion like with the original Top Gun!
I did watch the first Top Gun the week before. I feel like the first movie is much more re-watchable - I' mean I've seen it 30-40 times. I can't see myself doing that with Top Gun: Maverick. I certainly will but it won't reach those numbers. Loved how Maverick in an F-14 splashed 2 next gen fighters in a dog fight. Movie magic!
Classic blockbuster filmmaking with a third act that is pure dudes rock
A Fantastic Film, with good acting and a decent story.
From my point of view, however, it still fails to keep up with a masterpiece like the original Top Gun.
action scenes are so well done! Has all the stuff to make it an entertainer ... it is a very good film but I still feel it is way too overhyped. I can watch it again though.. and Tom Cruise how does this guy look that young at 60??!!
Can’t wait for the blu-ray release. So much fun
You know I wasn’t actually looking forward to this, but I actually enjoyed it immensely. Love you tom cruise, love you miles teller. Only part I didn’t enjoy was how hangman looks scarily like my older cousin.
Just the right amount of nostalgia in a modern movie. Thrill ride and heart strings well and truly tugged. Amazing!
Rarely do my expectations meet the hype of a new release but needless to say, this defo did! Felt like I was actually in the jet with them and those manoeuvres…. Incredible! Best viewed in an actual cinema and we all need Tom Cruise’s elixir of life; or maybe just his money ….
This one far surpasses the original. Kept me interested the entire time and much preferred the story as I do felt it had more depth than the first. Loved all the little nods to the original and the nostalgia. Didn’t think I’d like it as much as I did (wasn’t keen on the first) but thoroughly enjoyed it
Tom Cruise is like a fine wine.
Waited 36 years for this sequel, they damn sure had plenty of time to get it right! And they did!:thumbsup:
Scenes from the first, tributes to the first. Good for the training scenes, good for the aerial combats, here they don't fire the same missile 3 times. As expected, Tom Cruise runs
What a great movie! What movies should be like. This needs to be viewed in theaters! Highly recommend.
Having been around for the 1st top gun I was afraid about this one. But it did not disappoint I heard people say it's better than the original... Well it definitely is!! The casting of Rooster is amazing. Also seeing Val Kilmer again brought a tear to my eye. What a movie and the music of Hans Zimmer is epic as always!!
Coming back from cinema and all i have to say is that is one of the best sequels i have ever watched.It was a unique experience watching this in cinema because everything worked in a perfect way from great directing to a well made script.It will probably make you feel emotional during it's time and you are going for sure to feel the nostalgy.Sorry for my bad English i am not in a perfect level but don't miss this one it's a little bit of a masterpiece.
8.7/10
I loved the first movie as a kid. This one was everything I thought it would have been. They definitely had some nods to the first movie. I liked that. It had me on the edge of my seat most of the time. I would def re-watch this over and over like I did as a kid.
Incredible film. Way better than I expected it to be. tops out the first one by a lot. see this one in theaters you'll be on the edge of your seat the entire time
Stupid movie with terrific aero scenes in the jets.
Should have been called "Top Gun: Maverick 'N' Rooster" - talk about bleeding a situation to death!!
Where have I seen this "special mission" before? Oh yeah, Star Wars when they were trying to blow up the planet - flying between walls and avoiding guns - remember? Or how about The Dam Busters from way back in the 1955 - pretty close to that one too.
Completely predicable - and here's a newsflash... ever heard of Drones or missiles to do the job?
Very generous 5.5/10
Uninspiring and predictable plot, full of the genres cliches. Tom Cruise is quite mediocre, he does not add any particular added value if not his fame. It is a film to watch for the action scenes, enhanced by the Dolby audio, as well as by a good soundtrack.
A significant improvement from the first! You really feel like you're in the cockpit with them and it keeps you on the edge of your seat. The third act is absolutely wild. I wish I had gone to see this on the big screen from what i've heard it's a completely different experience.
This movie is one of the best, I highly recommend that you watch it in the theater, the cinematic and sound effects are just perfect. Everything is good about this movie, Tom is really doing everything himself, you can see that from the camera work. I am in my thirties and I can't do shit of this, lol xD
:zzz::zzz: no offence … well, actually offence. Works better than a sleeping pill. Promise!
So I don’t get what all the hype was about here. It was basically a poor rehashing of the original movie, with a shit ton of stuff that would never fly and then they steel the major plot point from Star Wars a new hope.
Holly wood has gotten so lazy at this point. I expected much better for the Russo brothers.
This flying scenes are some of the most beautiful action scenes I haver seen in a movie. Mad at myself now that I missed this at the big screen.
I have come to the cinema without any expectations. I'm not Top Gun fan, I watched the 1st part 3 days ago. This movie was always something that I have missed in the previous era. From the sequel I expected something similar to the archetype (or worse). I was so wrong. This is really solid piece of cinema. I miss movies like this - simple story with some plots, good casting and acting. I can sincerely recommend this one!
I am positively surprised, for this was really fun! The shots from the jets have also been worthwhile
I didn't know the whole movie would be just training for a mission.
And to think they risked real human lives doing stunts in planes, when they could have just used good special effects and saved the cost of using real planes.
I actually liked the rip-off movie Top Gunner better! https://trakt.tv/movies/top-gunner-2020
Was not very good. by the book script and lots of boring segments. everybody loves jets but that wasnt enough to make up for the lack of ingenuity. Isnt attacking a county for no reason a declaration of war and a war crime? is top gun 3 gonna focus on the dirty bomb iran sets off in the new york harbor?
A must watch movie. Better than the 1st one.
One of the best movie I've seen in a long time!
Good work!
I had no idea a good, scratch that… great Top Gun could ever be made but I was wrong. A good story with tense action, emotions and amazing cinematography with some of the coolest shots I’ve ever seen. I also think this is Tom Cruises best performance to date. Hats of to the director for not making it cheesy.
Totally killing it. I'm glad we have such a remarkable sequel of the story.
Nice and legendary at the same time.
I honestly didn’t expect this movie to be that superb considering it’s precursor was just a slightly better than average Hollywood movie for it’s time. But with this movie they managed to keep the same feelings and atmosphere as the original while elevating it to the modern aesthetics of plane fighting and action films. The cinematography was masterful and it really made for a great movie. They did a decent job with the story too, not horribly special, but just good enough to keep things moving at a strong pace.
Pretty poor flick. Like other have mentioned: All about Tommy, 80s flick with 2020s budget/tech. A very forgettable experience. Zzz Zzz
I guess I'm not aligned with the majority on this one.
The only good part are the flight scenes (it's Top Gun, after all), from around 1h34m onward (loved that scene when the enemy plane dodges the missile vertically with some crazy ass move). Aside from that, it's just poor and predictable "cocky-hero" dialogue and a weak story to develop upon, that feels forced most of the time (like the romantic story and the whole "your job is obsolete because of drones" and then assign him for a mission that, seems to me, would be the perfect kind to be executed by drones!). I guess it gives everyone a warm feeling of closure from the first one (I watched it back in the 90's, but didn't rewatch it before this one), maybe that's why it's so loved...
Didn't want to hate on it, but it was just disappointing.
not very often can a sequel live up to the original film but maverick not only does but it might just have exceed top gun I think director Joseph Kosinski recaptures the feeling of the original film by making this film look and feel very similar the casting of miles teller is great and the rest of the cast is very good as well the film leaves you feeling like a million bucks and that's why it's so good
Another movie all about Tom Cruise !!!
Since the script missed present day social issues, some people didn't believe that a movie like this was released in 2022.
I couldn't believe it either, this movie was awesome.
traded the 80’s flair and (some) homoeroticism for miles teller and the coolest, most heart-racing action sequence I’ve ever seen
I’ll take it.
Same story (pretty much exactly) as the first movie but with more modern CGI action scenes.
Highly enjoyable sequel that surpasses the original, It's still a little corny at times and we never get to understand more about the enemy the Top Gun team are up against, but the actors are all good and the flying scenes are suitably exciting.
Wasn’t expecting much - we know how sequels go, but this was so much better than I expected.
An 1980s movie with a 2020s budget. Everything in the air was amazing, everything on the ground, pitiful.
The most :asterisk_symbol::asterisk_symbol:stressful:asterisk_symbol::asterisk_symbol: movie I've ever seen. And it is damn good.
More than what i expected, a pure shot pf adrenaline rush, Maverick is indeed a better successor..... And something that should be experienced in the big screen. From the opening sequence itself the film just keeps on giving to it's fans. And that said, those who just walks into the cinema hall without even watching the 86 Top Gun will feel like they've watched something that has Tom Cruise in it...
I never bothered to watch this movie, thought it would be terrible and a waste of time. I finally just did watched it and now I regret I didn't earlier. What a awesome movie, I really enjoyed a lot. Pretty sure I'll be watching it again in the near future.
Rescuing the same ingredients that made Top Gun a cult film, Maverick returns almost forty years later to give you a jolt of nostalgia and thrill us.
Because, honestly, it is neither different from any Hollywood production in which Tom Cruise is involved nor does it offer anything new, but because it is aimed at those of us who were thrilled with those duels between MiGs and F-14s so many years ago. And it more than succeeds.
It repeats scenes - there is a limit between homage and crude copy - the denouement is predictable and the relationship with Jennifer Connelly's character is absolutely dispensable, but the flight scenes are thrilling and exciting, making your hair stand on end. You can't ask for much more.
And they bring back some themes from the Top Gun OST!
I found the original borderline unwatchable but this one is honestly a ton of fun.
Top Gun: Maverick hits all the same beats and delivers all the same thrills and excitement of the original. Former aviation instructor Pete “Maverick” Mitchell returns to the Navy’s Top Gun academy to train a group of pilots for a special mission. Tom Cruise, Jennifer Connelly, Miles Teller, Jon Hamm, and Val Kilmer lead the cast and give strong performances. And director Joseph Kosinski does an impressive job at capturing the intensity and dynamic energy of the aerial combat. However, it’s a little disappointing how slavish the script is to the original; feeling more like an updated remake than a sequel. Still, while it may lack originality, Top Gun: Maverick is a high-adrenaline action film that also has heart.
Very well done sequel to the original. Same vibe and true to the original plot line. Tom Cruise still looking good. His romance feels a little random, but I guess it works to give him someone to go home to in the end. Great casting on Goose’s son. Overall fun to watch and a nice trip back to the eighties classic.
Top Cruise with another amazing performance.
Sure, you could argue that this has too many cliches in it and that it’s US army propaganda. But screw it: this is a good movie with some amazing action scenes and great performances all around. It’s just a good trip back to the ‘Danger Zone’.
usually sequels suck, this one did not, so enjoyable!
I went into this with really low expectations but was very pleasantly surprised. A great stand-along film, an even better sequel. Really glad I took the time to watch it.
They tossed in every cliche in the book, but goddam that was good! Dear Tom Cruise: Thank you for saving movies!
Typically, not an action movie watcher, but this one I enjoyed more than I thought. Good Plot and not cringe
"The end is inevitable, Maverick. Your kind is headed for extinction."
Top Gun: Maverick is the best sequel ever made that took so long to be made. It even surpasses the original.
First off it looks amazing, the dogfights, the training, it will take a lot of work for movies to top this! It also shows we will never get enough of Tom Cruis driving a motorcycle, we always love people singing "Great Balls of Fire", "Danger Zone" is still a song we can rock out to, Miles Teller rocks that Goose mustache and seeing Maverick and Penny fly away together is lovely!
But the best part for me was the way the handles Ice aka Val Kilmer. Such a lovely way, such an incredible scene and very emotional. Never expected it to be handled this way.
Top Gun: Maverick has some fun characters, great dog fights, top notch Tom Cruise, nostalgia, beach sports, a great dog fight and some great humor.
Tom Cruise is unique and is only getting better with age. Hopefully age will only start to catch up within after the next two Mission Impossible movies!
I miss these movies so much. This was amazing! Thank you!!
Damn this was a good movie. This is what movies used to be like. No modern day BS. Just pure enjoyment.
Damn this was good. I'll definitely be watching this again soon
3 Thoughts After Watching ‘Top Gun: Maverick’:
They managed to take the only poignant moment from the original and evolve it into a much more compelling story. This isn’t exactly my kind of movie…. but I was curious… I was entertained… and I was moved. One of the rare times a sequel gives the original purpose.
Unlike the original, in my opinion, the mission was clear. You could actually feel the stakes and tension here. When Maverick came back and accomplished the simulation, I had an instant smile on my face. Great moment. And great setup for an intense final act.
Watching these two films back-to-back, you can clearly see how Tom Cruise has grown as an actor. Say what you want about him, but he can sure carry a film. I look forward to what else we see from him during what feels like a bit of a renaissance.
Bonus Thought: Just like the first film, the love story felt fairly unnecessary. But maybe that was intentional.
Extra Bonus Thought: The casting of Miles Teller was perfection.
Sooooo good omg! It's one of those moments when the Sequel outdoes the Original.Salute Iceman
I wasn’t expecting that.. the story, the cast, the kawa!
Fly away home Iceman :airplane_departure:
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I can only agree with most of the viewers here! This movie is one of the best hollywood movies in recent years. Yes I like to watch some marvel movies from time to time, but lets be honest: Its always the same with all the hyper cool animation effect. Here its so different. This here is such a drastic change from your usual hollywood blockbuster, its so refreshing. Its like the team here tried to create a movie jewel in the style of old days. Super crazy computer effects arent necessary here. I really cant find anything bad in this one. Respect to Tom Cruise who played a heartwarming Maverick in this one. All around a great movie! 2hours plus but it sure doesnt feel like it. For me best movie this year!