The humour, the games, the bikes, the aircraft and my word, those flying scenes. The original Top Gun captured this moment in time perfectly, and gave us a thrilling ride like we had never seen before. We had cars though, and bikes, and we loved them, and we loved films too. No computers, no mobile phones, no internet, no DVD's. If you were a late teen or in your early twenties in the mid 1980's the world was very different. It's a rare perfect 10/10 must see from me. I'll be definitely seeing this again and adding the DVD to my collection. And the fact the dog fights were real and not CGI (actors had to train to fly the jets), just makes this film that much more magnificent. Absolutely stunning, action-packed with a compelling and emotional story, as well as being a visual masterpiece. There's nothing I can critique or wish was better, as this gem was perfect in every way. Casting and performances by all were also perfection, and once again Tom Cruise reminds us why he is still one of the top actors in the industry. The 131 min runtime literally flew by with its spot-on pacing. All the stunts, visuals and V/SFX were breathtaking, and the camera work perfection, that you'll feel you're in the cockpit of the jet. The directing by novice Joseph Kosinski was outstanding, especially considering this was his fourth ever full length feature film. It successfully overachieves, and surpasses its predecessor on every level. Aside from the adrenaline-pumping edge or your seat action, this story also had heart. The first Top Gun is a classic, and as we all know, sequels/remakes rarely beat the original, especially 36 years later e.g.
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