Top Gun: Maverick
Directed by Joseph KosinskiSet 30 years after its predecessor, it follows Maverick's return to the United States Navy Strike Fighter Tactics Instructor program (also known as U.S. Navy-Fighter Weapons School - "TOPGUN"), where he must confront his past as he trains a group of younger pilots, among them the son of Maverick's deceased best friend Lieutenant Nick "Goose" Bradshaw, USN.
Cast of Top Gun: Maverick
Top Gun: Maverick Ratings & Reviews
- MikeOctober 11, 2024Top Gun: Maverick is more than just an exciting experience, but the thrilling fighter jet scenes is where it shines the most "What the enemy doesn’t know is your limit." I did not expect this film to be this good. It was everything I wanted it to be... and more. It wasn't just an exciting experience with thrilling fighter jet flights, it was also a film with a strong emotional connection and solid humor that was delivered by some great acting. But I do have to admit that the fighter jets were definitely the aspect where this film shines the most. The story and character arcs in this film were pretty cliché, but luckily they were supported by great pacing, great acting and a solid plot. The plot had a great balance between the action and non-action sequences, which heavily contributed to the overall pacing. Although the character arcs were pretty cliché, I really liked the character arc and chemistry between Maverick and Rooster. The other characters didn't have much character development, which resulted in a muted emotional connection with them. This is in my opinion something the original film did better. Another aspect I really liked was the fact that not only the pilots are prepared for the mission, but the viewer is too. This builds a lot of tension and nerve-wrecking moments during the third act, which made it very captivating. The cinematography was really immersive and created a lot of tension during the action scenes. The cockpit shots with the center framed pilots really emphasized their reactions and facial expressions, which showed the stress they experienced during these action scenes. These shots also had the same aesthetics as the original film, which I liked. The fighter jet aerial shots were also really beautiful. With multiple impressive fighter jets on screen you don't want the cinematography to be distracting, you want the focus to go to the fighter jets so the viewer can be immersed in the action. This is exactly what the cinematography of Top Gun: Maverick achieved. The cinematography wasn't the only thing that focussed on the fighter jets and the action, the audio did too. The audio in this film was, for me, the most impressive aspect of the film. The sound of the engines have a very strong impact on the viewer, which heavily contributed to the immersive experience. There is just something special about the roaring sound of a fighter jet. Read full review at Letterboxd: Mike_v_E
- neuroparadox1d agoI really just wanted 2 hours of batshit crazy dogfights and jet fighter acrobatics. But I guessssss they had to ”develop characters" and "have a plot" or whatever. The story is honestly fine and I would say that this is better than the OG Top Gun overall. Hopefully they'll release a supercut of just the flying so I can watch it everyday before bed and play with my ahem flightstick 👨✈️🍆👀🤣 Zoooooommmmmmm! 💨
- Martinni3d agoGreat movie
- Jav79March 17, 2025A great follow up to the OG Top gun.
- Enter.The.MatrixJuly 22, 2025Great movie, great visuals & plenty of nostalgia in the mix while leaving you wanting more . . .
- noryco6July 19, 2025One of the best movies in a while!!!
- chrismoraitisApril 4, 2025A rare occasion where the sequel of an 80s movie is better than the original. Amazing film.
- Eldon McGuinnessFebruary 17, 2025Another installment in the Top Gun franchise that doesn't fail to excite. The continued story of Maverick shows that although time marches on, life never really slows down. The cinematic experience provided is nothing short of breathtaking, from the rendering of a high-altitude sequence to the lightning-quick navigations that we all loved in the original. The story continues its trend of impossible odds being met by an indomitable will, ultimately resulting in a showdown that leaves you feeling complete and yet still wanting more.
- NJuly 19, 2025Great movie. My kids and I enjoy it every so often and its fantastic every damn time. The corny love scenes are not in bad taste and minimal. Tom Cruise is definitely a good action actor if nothing else.
- ShaunaldoFebruary 26, 2025Good popcorn film banging Atmos sound
- mickerdooJuly 13, 2025Exciting action and flying sequences that weren't disorienting. Storyline was predictable. Characters felt like stereotypes. JC looks great.
- DomFebruary 24, 2025love it, great cast, excellent follow up storyline to the original, did great job with the soundtrack as well, highly recommend in 4k.
- j.pete6December 18, 2024DANGER ZONE
- warrickdeanJuly 13, 2025Exactly whalt it says on the label, in a great way
- Eric BakkeOctober 11, 2024Top Gun: Maverick stands out as one of the finest sequels in cinematic history. This visually breathtaking film delivers adrenaline-pumping action while also evoking some emotional resonance. With its compelling storyline and stunning aerial sequences, it deserves its title as the best film of 2022.
