The first Top Gun film, released in 1986, made a strong impression on viewers. Air combat scenes and a large dose of humor made the film a box office hit. It was considered good form if the first Top Gun was in the owner’s video library. The second film, Top Gun: Maverick / Top Gun: Maverick (2022), repeated the success of the first. This is evident from the box office gross and IMDb rating. However, there is no desire to just add the film to the video library, as there are many nuances.
Top Gun: Maverick (2022) – Tom Cruise Brought to the Top
Yes, the merit of the main character, Pete Mitchell aka Maverick (Tom Cruise), is undeniable here. The actor played excellently. Just like in the films “Mission Impossible,” “Oblivion,” or “Edge of Tomorrow.” In short – a professional. All scenes with him are perfect. Watching – you believe, as Stanislavsky said. It’s a pity that other cast members couldn’t show themselves as well as the main hero.
A pleasant aspect of the film is the complete absence of the “Western trend” of so-called tolerance, which includes scenes from LGBTQ+. In “Top Gun: Maverick,” men love women, and women love men. And that’s great. It’s clear that the film is not for a one-time viewing. It was made, like the first Top Gun, for eternity.
There is no Russophobia or prejudice against third-world countries. In fact, apart from the USA, no other country names are mentioned in the film. As a result, Top Gun: Maverick (2022) will definitely be approved for viewing worldwide. Of course, there is some subtext in the form of:
- Fifth-generation aircraft. We understand what this hint points to.
- An Eastern country with a nuclear program. Again – it’s immediately clear.
Thanks to the absence of political undertones, racial discrimination, and homophobia, the film turned out to be very interesting. Especially impressive are the scenes of flying military aircraft and aerial combat. Truly, the director managed to convey the atmosphere in full measure. It can’t be said that Top Gun: Maverick is a breathless watch. But all scenes with airplanes in the air are very captivating.
Why Top Gun: Maverick Won’t Repeat the Success of Top Gun 1
The first Top Gun is associated with “Police Academy.” Most memorable scenes for viewers are jokes and good American humor. Serious moments have long been forgotten. And Top Gun: Maverick is more of an action movie with drama. Without humor. And besides the flying scenes, the film can be somewhat boring. There are even moments of lengthy dialogue that one simply wants to skip. By the way, the film is 2 hours long. If you cut out the unnecessary chatter about nothing, it could easily fit into 1.5 hours or less.
Additionally, the plot was heavily exaggerated. Especially with the hijacking of an enemy military aircraft. This moment is actively discussed by viewers on social media. It’s impossible for any country. But if you recall the latest “Fast & Furious” movies, Top Gun: Maverick is somewhat more plausible.
Overall, the film “Top Gun: Maverick” is good. And it is definitely worth watching for all Tom Cruise fans. And for lovers of the first Top Gun. At least for the aerial combat scenes. They are incredibly cool and exciting. It’s clear that the studio didn’t skimp on the filming. With a budget of 170 million US dollars, worldwide gross has already exceeded $1.5 billion. In just 2 weeks of screening in the USA, the film grossed 662 million, surpassing “Titanic” (659 million). And this already indicates the film’s significance at the box office.
