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Top Gun Reaction! (Patreon)

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2023-04-27 17:00:03
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2026-06
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Top Gun (1986)

Edited Reaction Alongside the regular multi-part full, you now have the option of watching an edited version of the full movie reaction with 10-15mins of Picture-in-Picture. You can watch this edit in the player, or alternatively you can download it to your computer using the button underneath each part.

Comments

Ryan

Kenny Loggins had two major movie hits in the '80s: This one, and I'm All Right from Caddyshack. Somehow his style managed to fit both those very different movies perfectly.

Thomas Corp

I'm going to be perfectly honest and say that this movie is one I never much cared for. I mean, I like a good cheesy eighties film as much as the next fella, but I got my limits, and this one pushed way past that. And I've been aware my whole life that I’m in the minority in that. Evidence to that fact is that it was on tv all the time when I was a kid, and every time, it seemed like most everyone else would sit down and watch it, and I'm sitting there scratching my head, wondering what all the fuss is about. I know my brother loves it more than I do, primarily because of the planes and the Kenny Loggins. My mom describes it as an event rather than a movie when it came out, hence its overwhelming popularity. Then again, I don’t recall my dad ever being overly fond of it, as a matter of fact. Watching it again for the first time in I don’t know how long, my opinion of it has not improved much. I was hoping I might feel more positive about it this time round, and I was unsuccessful. Anyone wants to yell at me about it, be my guest, I've heard it all before. I just get driven up a wall with the obscenely over the top male macho bullshit. This time, I'm groaning, “Oh, Jesus Christ, it’s WORSE than I remember.” I’d say you’re kinder to the romance aspect of the film than I am, and I do appreciate your observation of the unprofessional nature of it. That random singing scene was nuts. Whenever you described Maverick as being “Bold” I deadpanned, “There’s another word for it.” I'm with you on not being the biggest fan of the audacity from Maverick in his efforts to “woo” Charlie. Though I did not live through any of the eighties, I do realize this film’s a different time, and as you say, some people are into the romance plot as presented. I'm not dismissing that. I simply question how anyone finds it charming and/or romantic, and why people don’t think Charlie should file a restraining order, particularly after he follows her into the women’s restroom. A man does something like that, a woman is well within her rights to kick him right square in the balls thrice over. You apologized for harping on it the way you did, and I said, “No, you don’t have to apologize for that. You want to harp on that part of the film Jess, by all means, you harp on Maverick following Charlie into the women’s restroom as much as your heart desires, because I'm right there with you harping on it.” There is plenty of tension between Maverick and Iceman in the film. When you inquired were they fighting or flirting, well, uh, both, I would say, though there is question how deliberate the flirtatious part is. Now onto Goose. That is the emotional part of the film. I may not rank his death as one of the saddest in cinema, but it is quite emotional. Your reaction is like mine. I share your feelings of it being absolutely ludicrous how everyone is pushing Maverick to suck it up and get back in the saddle. To your point, and I agree, it is a different time, especially compared to today, where there is heightened awareness of such things as fighting through trauma. If I have timelines correct, the Cold War was still ongoing when this film was filmed and set, so perhaps there is an element of needing all hands-on deck. Those facts aside, I am with you on wishing the film dived deeper into Maverick coming to terms with and overcoming the trauma. And you are absolutely correct on the suck it up mentality being highly detrimental to a man’s health. It's again, like I said, the male macho bullshit where a man can’t let himself grieve or else, like they moronically tell Maverick, “So, you’re just a quitter.” I do appreciate Viper offering understanding given what happened. I also appreciate first, Iceman offering genuine condolences. And then later, expressing concern of Maverick being ready, particularly how he stresses the concern is not motivated by personal animosity. Looking back on it, and it’s more apparent this time round, I realize that had the film done a better job with exploring overcoming guilt, grief, and trauma, I would perhaps have liked the film more than I do. Of course, were they to do that, it would have put a damper on the eighties cheesiness, and people would maybe not have cared for that. All in all, I am happy that you enjoyed seeing the film, Jess. I have ZERO desire to see the second one, save for one aspect of it. Though I would imagine, it will possibly be on a future poll. And if it does, and it gets the votes for you to react to it, then for you, I will watch it. You have my word. Thanks for the enjoyable reaction, Jess.

Amy Chlebus

I love this movie. What can I say.? It reminds me of when I was a kid,and I didn't have to worry about a danm thing. I know? I'm probably the only one who likes it,but oh well. Now that you've seen this one, I think you should see the sequel Maverick.

Vanessa J McNamara

Half of the charm of this movie is the actual aerial footage, and a big screen is really needed for the full effect. Total nostalgia movie for me. Tom Skerritt is my favourite character. Such a terrific actor. I do like Tom Cruise, but I honestly never thought he was a top tier actor. But he’s a star, so what do I know? It’s just a fun simple film. Now if you want that deep dive, Bridge on the River Kwai is a good one.