... Perhaps because of his good looks and dynamite smile, or perhaps because of his sex appeal, or perhaps because of my jealousy! Whatever it is I never managed to watch Top Gun all the way. However, after my wife watched a few Star Trek movies with me I felt obliged to sit and watch a movie ... Read review
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propelled Tom Cruise to superstar status, and jetted director Tony (True Romance, 1994; Enemy of the State, 1998) Scott's career into the stratosphere. It also allowed producers Don Simpson and Jerry Bruckheimer to perfect their multiplex-friendly blockbuster formula of join-the-dots plot, MTV-inspired visuals and rapid-fire action. Not least, it all but invented the modern pop soundtrack. Certainly it was the success of Simon and Garfunkel's The Graduate (1967) which inspired many song soundtracks in the pre-Star Wars (1977) decade, but since Top Gun, soundtrack pop has been gunning for the top like never before. Two singles dominate the album, Berlin's massive hit, "Take My Breath Away", and Kenny Loggins' "Danger Zone", both co-written by Giorgio Moroder, who also scored Midnight Express (1978) and penned Blondie's "Call Me" from American Gigolo (1980). Most of the remainder is up-beat, energetic American AOR stadium pop-rock by bands like Cheap Trick and Loverboy, huge names at the time of the film's release. Rounding out the collection is the electro-instrumental "Top Gun Anthem" by Harold Faltermeyer, the man behind "The Heat Is On" from Simpson and Bruckheimer's previous box-office bonanza, Beverly Hills Cop (1984). All in all, a landmark soundtrack. --Gary S. Dalkin
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Production Year: 2002 - Action/Adventure - Director: Vincenzo Natali - Original Language: English - Classification: 15 years and over - Starring:Lucy Liu, David Hewlett, Anne Marie Scheffler, Joseph Scoren, Matthew Sharp, Jeremy Northam
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Production Year: 1977 - Action/Adventure - Director: Clint Eastwood - Original Language: English - Classification: 18 years and over - Starring:Clint Eastwood, Sondra Locke, Pat Hingle, William Prince, Bill McKinney
Advantages: Very god soundtrack, acting and action. Disadvantages: A little slow at times
...I never managed to watch Top Gun all the way. However, after my wife watched a few Star Trek movies with me I felt obliged to sit and watch a movie or two that she wanted to see.
<The Movie>
Tom Cruise plays Maverick, a highly talented but dangerous fighter pilot in the US marines. After the number one pilot on his ship (USS Enterprise - there is a link to Star Trek) encounters a Russian Mig, the pilot loses his ... ...been asked to send its top pilot to 'Top Gun'. 'Top Gun' is an academy for the best fighter pilots that extends their skills to the extreme enhancing their fighting abilities and also instigating a little competition between these top pilots as they fight for the prestigious position of Best in Class.
Kelly McGillis plays a civilian astrophysics instructor. During a classic scene Maverick and his co-pilot Goosey serenade Kelly in a ... more
I must admit that I am not generally a Tom Cruise fan. Perhaps because of his good looks and dynamite smile, or perhaps because of his sex appeal, or perhaps because of my jealousy! Whatever it is I never managed to watch Top Gun all the way. However, after my wife watched a few Star Trek movies with me I felt obliged to sit and watch a movie or two that she wanted to see.
<The Movie>
Tom Cruise plays Maverick, a highly talented but dangerous fighter pilot in the US marines. After the number one pilot on his ship (USS Enterprise - there is a link to Star Trek) encounters a Russian Mig, the pilot loses his nerve and hands in his wings. This makes Maverick the number one pilot. The USS Enterprise has been asked to send its top pilot to 'Top Gun'. 'Top Gun' is an academy for the best fighter pilots that extends their skills to the extreme enhancing their fighting abilities and also instigating a little competition between these top pilots as they fight for the prestigious position of Best in Class.
Kelly McGillis plays a civilian astrophysics instructor. During a classic scene Maverick and his co-pilot Goosey serenade Kelly in a bar. This sets the scene for the romance that begins between the two. Although initially put off by his brash, fighter pilot confidence she slowly falls for him as he begins to show her that he is more than an unfeeling pilot.
Maverick begins to show his rashness and cockiness as he continues to do risky flying against the rule book; although he is obviously a superb pilot, his cockiness and risk taking goes against the grain and counts against him.
During a training session, Maverick loses control of his fighter plane; there is no blame on his part as the conditions that he hit were unexpected and he had no chance to control his plane. The crash that occurs is serious and threatens Maverick's career and confidence.
Like someone who gets off a horse, Maverick has to get back into the plane. Although he sill has some cockiness, and still takes some risks, the incident has changed him and made him far more mature.
The movie moves to a fairly good conclusion, leaving us sad and yet happy. The romantic elements combine with the excitement to make the movie very exciting.
<My Opinion>
Although reluctant to watch the movie I am glad I did. The story is complicated with elements of romance, growing up, sadness, anger and happiness. The sequences involving the fighter planes are spectacular and make the movie well worth watching just for this aspect of the movie. Add to this the excellent sound track and you will soon feel your heart pumping fast as your adrenalin builds.
The plot is at times amusing, and at times shows the desperation and loneliness of a life in the armed forces. The romantic theme throughout is good, combining the complexities of romance between two very different people.
As a whole the movie is very enjoyable, and although much of the plot seems unreal, it is nice to see inside the lives of those who defend America.
<The Acting>
Tom Cruise is very good in this movie; his good looks and smile make it easy to see why people love him, but I was impressed by his ability to convey his feelings and anguishes to the big screen.
Kelly McGillis is very good also, combining the right amount of passion with an aloofness that is required to try and keep teacher and student apart.
Val Kilmer is very good as a snooty pilot who is Maverick's main competitor. Playing a role like a rich aristocrat, Val combines pomposity with a touching compassion (at the end of the movie) to create a convincing character.
<Conclusion>
Although this is billed as a ladies movie, I believe that most people will enjoy the combination of action and romance. It portrays the harsh reality of life in the armed forces showing how tenuous the link between life and death can be.
Although not quite a classic, this movie is very watchable.
Advantages: Some great action scenes, Looks impressive Disadvantages: The Story is a bit cheesy
...This is one such film. Top Gun has been a favourite of mine for years and although its only a recent addition to my DVD collection, its going to be a well watched addition. It didn’t strike me as my kind of film at first but after watching it for the first time back in the early 90’s I was hooked.
On a regular flight through the Persian Gulf two US pilots encounter a couple of enemy MiGs. The MiGs separate and go after one of the US pilots each. ... ...attend the US Air Forces Top Gun flight school. Top Gun is for the best of the best and for Maverick and his Co-Pilot Goose (Anthony Edwards) it’s a big opportunity. Of course Maverick is trying to life up to the reputation of his Dad who had also attended the Top Gun flight School. The main problem with Maverick though is he is cocky and this makes him dangerous.
Meanwhile out of the cockpit Maverick has fallen for a woman, one of the instructors, ...
Andy.mack 30.05.2004
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Advantages: Great fun, good flight scenes, chance to see famous actors before they were famous Disadvantages: Cruise is just too cheesy for words, romance doesn't work too well
...the cheesy whatsit that is TOP GUN.
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Top Gun is a film that's getting on a bit now, but it's still good fun and you can get the DVD version really cheaply now, so get a little bit of film history and enjoy. It's not brilliant but (for a Tom Cruise film) it's pretty close. DVD Extras ----------------
The DVD is feature packed with the film and… that's it! No extras whatsoever! Deal with it. (You'd only get smarmy Tom ... ...start to get the impression that I'm not a big Tom Cruise fan?) The Blurb --------------
The blurb n the back of the DVD is worth a mention since it could be the very worst example of blurb writing in all film history. Read it and weep with laughter. An unintentional must-have. "Kelly McGillis sizzles as a flight instructor who teaches Maverick things you can't learn in a classroom…".. oh boy… The Film -------------
"Hey, where's the film review?", ...
CaptainDisaster 06.05.2005
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Advantages: Great Action Disadvantages: Bad Sub Plots
...school is known as the Top Gun. And there, I think, you have the basic ingredients of this film, except, of course, for three more obvious factors you get in all films about brave young pilots, these being the girl, the mystery of the fighter pilot father and the rivalry with another pilot. It turns out that Maverick's dad was a brilliant Navy pilot during the Vietnam era, until he and his plane disappeared in mysterious circumstances, it also turns ... ...in between take place at Top Gun school, where Maverick quickly gets locked into a personal duel with another brilliant pilot, Iceman (Val Kilmer). In one combat after another, the sound track resounds, as the impressive looking planes pursue each other through the clouds, in a rather exciting manner. But the love story between Cruise and McGillis is just completely unconvincing. Cruise and McGillis spend a lot of time exchanging unconvincing looks ...
Sid76 09.03.2001
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Advantages: A great film Disadvantages: The film ends
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Top Gun was released in 1986 under the directorship of Tony Scott, who has directed Days of Thunder, Enemy of the state, Crimson Tide and Beverly Hills Cops 2. The Film itself was written by Jim Cash, who also wrote The Flintstones in Viva Rock Vegas and Secret of My Success. Even though a lot of people did not like this film, it did go on to win an Oscar, Brit Award, Golden Globe and Golden Screen Award. It was also nominated for many ... ...class they were going to Top Gun, which is really where the film really starts. During the film, we find out why Maverick loves to fly the way that he does but to me this is something that you should find out yourself in the film. To be the best pilot, Maverick does step on a few toes and does upset some of the other students at Top Gun. He also loves to do fly bys, causing the head of Air traffic control to spill coffee down him, this happens on ...
jackiehayes 12.10.2006
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Advantages: Great aerial action Disadvantages: hardly any plot
Top Gun is a great movie. Tom Cruise plays hot shot Maverick perfectly as he oozes with confidence and charisma. Kelly McGillis plays his instructor and love interest excellently. There isn’t much story apart from following the ups and downs of Maverick and his partner Goose. It doesn’t matter about the story or lack of one because it is the aerial photography of the fighter aircraft that steal the show. This means it is never dull and the pace is ...
elspeth334 21.12.2000
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Comes as the standard dvd, as a special edition with two discs or on many sites in a pack containing Ferris Buellers Day Off and Beverley Hills Cop. A quick glance around the obvious online retailers shows the standard dvd available from play.com (£2.99 delivered), amazon.com (£3.98 delivered) although hmv.com has the standard dvd for £13.99 it is often included in 3 for £15 / £20 deals and such. Overall due to the popularity and age of TopGun it is available almost everywhere and represents a bargain in most cases.
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Directed with Jerry Bruckheimer (Bad Boys) and directed by Tony Scott (Days of Thunder, Man On Fire). Tom Cruise plays the main man (Maverick), Kelly McGillis (Ground Control and North) plays Charlie the love interest and also a lecturer as TopGun. Goose, Mavericks sidekick ...
Advantages: Fantastic music Disadvantages: Some things just really wouldn't have happened
TopGun was the blockbuster hit of 1986 and is still extremely popular today. It stars Tom Cruise in its lead role as and is one of those films that everyone is just presumed to have seen and if you tell people you haven't they don't believe you. Now I'm not one of those people, as I've seen TopGun numerous times and still really enjoy it but if you are one of those people then why? It's a fantastic film that you really should see.
Maverick Mitchell is a pilot in the US navy and really does live up to his name. He's a brash young man that prefers to work alone but when his wingman freezes on an operation and it is Maverick that has to guide him down an opportunity he never would have received falls straight into his lap. He and his navigator Goose are going to the Navy's most prestigious fighter weapons school to fight it out ...
Advantages: Tom Cruise, Anthony Edwards, Val Kilmer, Rick Rossovich....... Disadvantages: Kelly Mcgillis.......
As a younger girl, I dreamed of being in the R.A.F, but my dreams were shattered when upon entering the R.A.F Careers Office aged 17, I was told I was too short to enter service, and to come back if I ever reached 5 feet 4 inches.
Dejected, I went away, and sulked for a while...... Then, what should hit me when I wasn't looking, but a film about dog-fighting..... Aeroplane style.......
TopGun.
As I close my eyes, I can hear the music playing, the TopGun Anthem... Danger Zone, Mighty Wings, Loving Feeling, Great Balls Of Fire..... All the classic tunes..... Otis Redding's Dock of the Bay is such a classic tune......
Stars Tom Cruise as Pete "Maverick" Mitchell, a fighter pilot in the Navy, who is always showing off, and hitting it off with the ladies.....
Also starring Anthony Edwards as "Goose"...(you may know him better ...
Contains strong language and moderate sex and sex references
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United States of America
Plot
Filmed at the Miramar Naval Base in San Diego. Tom Cruise stars as a top F-14 pilot who flies by instinct, not by the rule book. Kelly McGillis stars as an astro- physicist whom he falls for during his training at the prestigious Fighter Weapons School.
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, Strong visuals... A thrilling ride... (Variety, 01/06/2007)
DVD Description
Cocky, undisciplined Maverick (Tom Cruise) flies by instinct and breaks all of the rules at the Navy fighter pilot academy with his best friend and co-pilot Goose (Anthony Edwards). Along the way, Maverick romances the civilian astrophysics instructor (Kelly McGillis) who is initially put off by his hotshot antics. When a personal tragedy leads Maverick to reassess his abilities and choices, he proves that he can be a team player and still shine. Directed by Tony Scott, TOP GUN was the top grossing movie of 1986.
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