Top Gun-Maverick

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Seen it last night. It's amazing! No spoilers but if you're a big die hard fan of the first one I'm sure you'll love it. I can't wait to go see it again 😍

That's interesting, @Imsittinginthekitchensink , I found that the dialogue was a lot clearer in this than in most films!

I thought the first one was OK but not marvellous - would you say the sequel is better?

That must be the cinema you were at. We had one where I used to live like that.

Definitely

Really enjoyed it. Was dragged by family (DH has met TC through work half a dozen times) and it was great family entertainment. Worth seeing in the big screen.

I went to see it without having seen the original and I still thought it was great. I’m sure there were Easter eggs and throwbacks which I didn’t catch, but I didn’t feel like I was missing out on anything.

I also didn’t struggle with hearing the dialogue (and I’m someone who watches everything with subtitles at home).

I loved the fact that she was age appropriate too and that she was clothed in the lying on the bed scene. It’s unusual nowadays.

I thought the film as quite good. Probably over hyped but enjoyable.

I loved that the "new" love interest was a throw back to the original when she is mentioned while Mav is getting a bollocking for doing a fly by past several control towers and one admiral's daughter (Goose whispers "Penny Benjamin?" and Mav nods.) I like the idea that the two of them have known each other for decades and have been on/off - it seems realistic for two people in / so closely connected to the military.

We rewatched the original last week and went to see Maverick last night, I think the refresher helped with connecting the references. It was a great film to see on the big screen, we both really enjoyed it and felt the action and story kept pace throughout. it felt like there was not only continuity but also a bond with the actors - well worth the wait.

Not a top gun fan but saw number 2 last night. Brilliant film! Even as just a stand alone film I thought it was great.

Saw it this evening on a big screen and thought it was fab, v well done. Mainly wanted to see it because John Hamm was in it, and he was great.

I could have lived without the love angle, I didn’t think it was necessary and I’m not a fan of Jennifer Connolly but the film was fantastic! Great casting of the younger pilots and thought Tom Cruise was outstanding.

Ditto! IMAX and it was like a journey back in time to 1986! We didn’t realise how good things were until it was too late…

had to wear this…

I thought it was absolute shit.Did we watch the same film? 🧐

Clearly we didn't watch the same film if you thought it was shit.

Off for a second time tomorrow

Just got back and was treating DH to aren't on how alienated I feel about these blokey films. One token female flyer, a love interest and her daughter. That's the female representation in this. They even killed off goose's wife.

I found the flying sequences at the end gripping. Hated the bromance element. Didn't recognise any of the younger cast. Not totally awful that 'the love interest' is similar age and a lot more independent but we've not moved far from 1986 which is disappointing.

I thought one female flyer was fair. How many of the top fighter pilots are female in real life?

Stats are between 5% and 7%.

Taking MIL who's late 80s to see it this week. Should be interesting 😂
My mam would have loved it had she been alive. She'd be 92 now though.

Saw this last night and was not disappointed. As a teen in the 80s who loved this the first time around I did wonder how they would do it to the same standard but it was great. Also I never watched the first one on the big screen! Amazing. Now looking forward to jurassic world dominion next week!!

Oh yes me too. Jennifer Connelly is 51 (married to Paul Bettany friends with JD 🤣)

@Imsittinginthekitchensink the sound was bad in my cinema (Wimbledon) too. Not all the time, but there were scenes where I struggled to hear the dialogue.
I hadn't realised until it started that Jon Hamm is in it, so that was a pleasant surprise 😍

Just saw it for the 4th time. This time 4DX. Totally unnecessary but thought we'd try. I saw Dr strange 4DX and wasn't keen but heard it was great for Top Gun. Anyway think I've seen it enough. Going to see Thor next.
Really think top gun Maverick needs to be seen on the big screen.

What age would you say suitable from? 9 year old tough cookie ok?

I'd say fine, yes.