"Tom Cruise May Be The Last True Movie Star" | Ben Shapiro Reviews “Top Gun: Maverick” [SPOILERS]

[@mlady6564]

I love that they had a female pilot who wasn't sexualized or a feminist, she was just there to do her job and she did a damn good one.

[@williammitchell4417]

Starbuck was better 10 years before

[@kbanghart]

So glad there was a female, she was Mavericks wingman. Definitely a feminist. And Ben Shapiro sounds so stupid here LOL

[@Fujtajblus]

I sort of agree. But I must say that she would not be allowed on the mission because women cannot handle that much G force. And the key reason was her built. She was tiny and short. If a girl is tall and strong - something like a woman basketball player can be a good example to have for an idea of this - the difference might be smaller. Not to mention the lesser bone density etc. She would have passed out, there is just no way she would not in that climb.

[@kbanghart]

@@Fujtajblus false, plenty of women can handle that g-force. Plus the g-force was kind of made up for the movie anyway.

[@boodledemic6430]

Every time she was on screen I was like uh oh here it comes. But no! She was just a character that happened to be female, not a female who happened to be a pilot. Love it

[@joshsutton6648]

This movie did a great job of making a badass female character without making her seem like she had to prove something because she was a woman.

[@copcuffs9973]

Did she eject and scuttle the jet, like the newest ♀️ female pilot did when trying to land on a aircraft carrier?

[@richytmr]

@@copcuffs9973 no

[@Zachary_Setzer]

@@copcuffs9973 Excited about that fact are you?

[@wattlebough]

@@copcuffs9973 I believe the first female naval fighter pilot also died in that accident (or was it her RIO who was also a female?). That was a political stunt as she was found to be below the standards required of the male pilots but the government wanted the story and pushed her in to the role. It cost an aircraft and a life.

[@julianmx13]

Phoenix > Captain Marvel

[@tyke2829]

Before the movie played they showed a clip of Tom Cruise, sitting in a movie theater, thanking everyone for coming to see the movie it took decades to make and he said how proud he was to make this movie as real and genuine as possible.

[@Juicetron]

Johnny Knoxville did it first sorry

[@tyke2829]

@@Juicetron yes I know

[@oldnerd7739]

I really liked that little touch.

[@b69mach1]

@@Juicetron who’s Johnny Knoxville??

[@indylwth2327]

I liked that. I know it was done before, but it was a nice touch.

[@johns7942]

This film truly brought back the term “summer blockbuster.” It couldn’t have come at a better time for our nation either. My two cents: pay the few extra dollars to see it in Dolby. The chairs shaking from the sounds of the jets was absolutely awesome.

[@saber26ful]

Yes!!! I decided to pay the extra money and do not regret it one bit!

[@PaulC39]

Yeah I saw it at Regal IMAX theater and was in row D. The sound was incredible and loud. Riveting.

[@raheeb1]

IMAX … it was insane in imax ! If u can do it, do it.

[@rubix4195]

1) Watched it in normal cinema 2) Watched it in IMAX 3) Almost cried when I heard the halos in the beginning when the intro started 4) Waited for the credits to finish as the music was good. Yeah, it was a brilliant film :)

[@pjscho8161]

Yes it does, I happen to live not so far from an AFB that has F35s no kidding you can feel the energy from these aircraft, it can be awesome.

[@The-Rest-of-Us]

No wokeism, no politics, just good old fashioned action, jets & good vibes. Entertainment for all sides of the aisle. That’s Hollywood at its best. We need more of that

[@meteorman528]

Well said!

[@danielbrowniel]

there is a pinch of feminism, "you look good" she rings the bell, he reads the sign about disrespecting women,.. but hey it's fun, I give it a solid pass, women get to serve men shit too, lol

[@Kcg99]

💯!!! It was the time tested perfect formula for a dynamite action flick.

[@notsure8012]

There was a couple instances

[@SadBoysCollectiveCirca96]

Leftists hate all those things

[@JohnnySahn]

It was so weird, everybody had this joyous vibe coming out of the theater. I've never experienced that. Best movie I've seen in YEARS!

[@psygnosticrevenant6773]

Feels good, doesn't it? I used to get it all the time, coming out of the theater as a teen or young adult. This is the first time I've done that since those days.

[@Appalachianasshole41]

You must be young

[@juddzimmermann3547]

Used to get that as a kid. Raiders of the lost Arc, E.T. ,

[@bobafett4457]

Damn you only been seeing marvel movies or what

[@drakejdf]

Agree I just watched 2hours ago and loved it.🇺🇸

[@codymartin8505]

This movie did everything right. There was only one agenda and that was to make a great movie. It is a huge success.

[@captainrogerdodger144]

it would be much of a greater movie if they had someone in the tower driking coffee and maverick just zooms by. Sadly they didnt include it

[@chrishandsome4267]

@@captainrogerdodger144 agreed & they didn’t play the Berlin song. Other than that, it was glorious

[@dickcastle]

No agenda, except to sell the military industrial complex as a good thing to the masses

[@chrishandsome4267]

@@dickcastle lol dude are you serious? you must be fun at parties

[@paulsimmo678]

Great comment..🙂

[@jd.3493]

The movie was awesome. The storyline was “mostly”believable, and the best part is that they subtly worked in racial and gender diversity without drawing major attention to it. They weren’t woke. They simple said “yea, we have black, white, Hispanic, female, and male naval aviators and weapons officers. No big deal.” It was refreshing to see that as opposed to have some long dedicated backstory as to those persons’ oppression! 😀

[@CCitis]

Yep, the diversity is realistic... because they do indeed have diverse pilots... totally fine, totally believable.

[@leecm]

@@CCitis You also going to complain about the nearly 69 year old Navy pilot doing Mach 10.3?

[@sukhoiboy4140]

@@leecm chuck yeager flew test jets until he retired i think. age like 76 or something.

[@pugquaza]

they had asians too

[@raoart4613]

couldn't agree more, it was done right

[@MaybeDavid]

No sex. No drugs. Respectful to women. Almost not a single swear word! And yet, the best film I’ve seen in a decade. I commend Tom Cruise and the team.

[@raffitorres1714]

There was a couple swears in the final action sequences.

[@lieutenantflyboy]

The “What the fuck was that?” From Rooster was pretty funny.

[@digitalstories2179]

A movie need to disrespect women to be a good movie. A fact

[@jaeger9654]

Scientologist

[@morganmatlock5467]

Sounds like a boring ass movie.

[@jasonbailes7704]

The “decades later” sequel Star Wars fans never received. I saw it yesterday and was relieved they did the characters right, honored the original, and did not tear down the original male hero in order to pump up some woke shit. Thank you Tom Cruise and all involved.

[@Moshugaani]

I'm sure Tom Cruise is the kind of guy that wouldn't stand for his characters to be "deconstructed" in service of the woke. :D

[@ankymrn]

Yes! I agree with everything you said. Sure they played to our feelings of nostalgia, but it was just well done. I’m looking forward to seeing it again.

[@sven_86]

Good point, This movie accomplished what I was prepping up for with Star Wars....(.and felt so letdown by the new SW trilogy)

[@Riri-oj1zs]

That aint gonna happen with Tom Cruise. Y'know he always wants his characters to be adored.

[@Riri-oj1zs]

@@Moshugaani Yep. This. He cares so much about his face value. And he's a big of a star for directors to disagree.

[@michaelgeorge5501]

Someone said this isn’t a Hollywood movie, this is a Tom Cruise movie. I watched a video of where they showed how Tom made all the pilot actors do a 3 months training. Thank you Tom Cruise for giving us an experience that we don’t get often anymore because of an agenda. Just pure fun, hard work, and dedication to the craft. Will be watching any new Tom Cruise movie from now on!

[@nothosaur]

I saw the movie with my wife, 17-year old daughter, 14-year old son, and 8-year old son. They all loved it. Cruise had great action scenes, good script, and restored the Taiwanese flag and Japanese flag on the jacket, showing that he cares more for the story than he does for the Chinese Communist Party.

[@trangbonnette2674]

Me too!

[@bighands69]

It was most certainly a Hollywood movie and was distributed and given the green light by Paramount who by the way are a real Hollywood studio unlike many of the others out there.

[@Starfishxoxo]

Can you link the video please

[@bestyoutubernonegraternumber1]

They not only did the training, that is really them flying the jets in the film

[@bodazaphfa]

10/10. Best movie I’ve seen in well over 10-years, and that’s coming from someone who has been involved in Naval Aviation for over 25-years on many different platforms. It was VERY difficult to pick apart. The aviation accuracies were almost impeccable.

[@tomnguyen8546]

As someone in C2, I also commend them for including the E-2 hawkeye and how accurate the comms were between Maverick and the E-2

[@stephenhagen234]

It was okay. Behind Enemy Lines with Owen Wilson was better.

[@bodazaphfa]

@@stephenhagen234 that’s understandably a personal preference;however, with regard to my personal expertise, TGM excelled.

[@bodazaphfa]

@@tomnguyen8546 yeah it’s very nice to see the C-2 / E-2 community get some love. They’re unsung heroes in my opinion. I’d like to thank the VRC community for giving me my cats and traps.

[@alexiaNBC]

It was great but the mission did seem to borrow a lot from SW: A New Hope. Not saying that's a bad thing though because I loved both ANH and Top Gun: Maverick.

[@StevenSmith-mk5fg]

Timing was the key here. Cruise was offered a Top Gun II immediately after the original but turned it down. He realised that it could have the effect of stereotyping him which could hurt his career potential. This is the time to release a movie like this as people are desperate for a glimpse of the past where movies were made to entertain rather than preach to people.

[@abia6097]

this is a good take.

[@leftistsarenotpeople]

Dear GOD...what truth thou speaketh!

[@ianthekirkland]

As a child of the 80s, I was paranoid this movie was going to be that one "cash grab sequel that tarnishes a legacy." It didn't. Quite the opposite, actually; It totally surpassed my expectations. A truly enjoyable film.

[@goncalobaia1574]

As a child from 2000 who watched the first one a couple years ago I had the same fear. Haven't watched it yet, but these comments have given me the hype

[@hanschristian3581]

Think we all feared that concidering the other sequels/reboots that have come out the last years, but this one did it perfectly. It was just full of tribute and respect to the first one and to the fans.

[@prodigalbrock]

The guy in his personal life might have beliefs I don't share BUT if I had to have one person help me do a movie today Tom Cruise is it!

[@GBender1985]

@@goncalobaia1574 go see it! You won't be disappointed.

[@charliec5449]

I asked my wife which one she thought was better and her response was that she liked both. I personally think this one was better than the original. Yes, it had a little bit of the love story aspect, but didn't dominate the film like it did in the first one. This one was more about the mission and the jet scenes were amazing. The first one had just small segments about confronting the enemy and was more about the Cruise and McGillis relationship, and the death of Goose and its effect on Maverick, along with the differing relationship between Maverick and Iceman. I also thought Miles Teller portrayal of what we wanted to see in Goose's son was spot on. The mannerisms and look reminded me of Goose.

[@ankymrn]

I’ve just gotten out of the cinema. That film was pure joy, so over the top in terms of action scenes, yet so heartfelt because of the message it conveys about friendship, family and loyalty.

[@chaztitan6457]

so its worth watching?

[@ankymrn]

@@chaztitan6457 I’m a huuuuge fan of the original, and I loved the sequel, too. I feel very entertained, also cried a bit when Val Kilmer appeared on the screen. So in short, yes. It’s also a bit like Star Wars IV :)

[@f87115]

Not a big fan of Hollywood or Tommy

[@ankymrn]

@@f87115 more power to you, as far as I’m concerned :)

[@vicdiaz5180]

@@chaztitan6457 it’s an obvious yes

[@trevormason3825]

Tom Cruise literally just made the best movie in over a decade imo. Mostly because it wasn’t Hollywood agenda pushing, woke culture garbage, they just gave us a fantastic movie. Patriotism, Action, Suspense, a Happy Ending (Not Deshaun Watson style) Fantastic Film!

[@delrey874]

What exactly is the Deshaun Watson style?

[@trevormason3825]

@@delrey874 massage parlor style

[@GeorgeZimmermen]

As a browns fan, I’m offended

[@trevormason3825]

@@GeorgeZimmermen that sucks

[@GeorgeZimmermen]

@@trevormason3825 it does

[@Freejohnsilkyputty]

This movie blew my mind. There is a reason its breaking records. People just want good movies, not to be lectured with nonsense woke crap.

[@superbennyboy1]

Preach

[@CristianIntriago_]

true...

[@swolfe9668]

best movie in the last 25 years

[@Mac-hr9rg]

@@swolfe9668 I have a hard time refuting this.

[@indylwth2327]

Exactly. Good old, bad-ass, edge-of-your-seat stuff! Was SO refreshing and made me forget about what a dumpster fire the world has become.

[@helderperez1474]

I hope they are paying attention. We want more of this. Less woke messaging and more decent entertainment. What a good movie.

[@ryrysmiles]

Picture this, when Maverick sits down at the bar to see Penny for the first time she says you’ve lost that loving feeling isn’t going to help you now, Then at the end when he’s in the hanger he faintly hears the song and he turns and Penny is playing it and standing outside her Porsche. The song gets louder and louder as he walks up to her and starts making out, Fade out to black cue in top gun soundtrack.

[@mschenandlerbong8539]

Doesn't matter. They can't write a good character, with actual character, anymore.

[@thenarrator1984]

You don't get it They are paying attention it's the masses who are not What's happening is brainwashing at a crazy rate. And it's working.

[@Aristocratic13]

There is a woke messages lol are you blind?

[@mschenandlerbong8539]

DJ Moon Knight ?????

[@elanidewet452]

Hats off to Tom Cruise, such a good movie, haven't seen a good movie in ages, felt a bit nostalgic during and after the movie. Didn't feel like anyone was trying to lecture me, just good old fashioned entertainment, very refreshing. I hope the rest of Hollywood follows suit and starts producing good movies again, instead of the garbage we've been getting the last 10years.

[@Candymantempting41]

Well said. This age of wokeness needs to crash and BURN.

[@tl8101]

Movie of the year. East or West, Tom Cruise is the best!

[@luisantos1996]

Recent good movies that I really enjoyed watching are Knives out and Ford vs Ferrari.

[@cabellero1120]

Wanna see good old fashioned entertainment? watch Gone With The Wind 1939 Casablanca which is 80 this year

[@cabellero1120]

@@tl8101 Cruise Sucks

[@tsxplora5420novraineneos]

Phoenix is a strong female character. And she is amazing and loved by audience because she doesn't need to put down other people to be awesome. She earned her place among the best of the best of Top Gun school, just like other pilots. No special treatment. She also make mistake, just like normal people do. During training, when Maverick asked her, "why didn't you anticipate the turn? You had been briefed on the terrain. Don't tell me, tell Bob's family". She couldn't answer and she learned from that, just like normal competent pilot. She was not born awesome, just like normal people. That's how to portray strong character.

[@LuxVi7]

Who would’ve thought that making a “good old Hollywood” movie these days would be a breath of fresh air!

[@Teacher-Thayse]

Totally!

[@Vizeit]

This is how you do a legacy sequel. Badass film.

[@americanpaisareturns9051]

I shed tears of joy during the opening sequence. The movie was great. Nostalgia and all the feels.

[@sirennoir258]

🇺🇸

[@markwest8960]

The F-14 at the end was a great and unexpected touch.

[@benchazen]

Me too!

[@MetalGearBronya]

When Danger Zone came on, my buddy and I lost our shit

[@ryrysmiles]

Picture this, when Maverick sits down at the bar to see Penny for the first time she says you’ve lost that loving feeling isn’t going to help you now, Then at the end when he’s in the hanger he faintly hears the song and he turns and Penny is playing it and standing outside her Porsche. The song gets louder and louder as he walks up to her and starts making out, Fade out to black cue in top gun soundtrack.

[@Cirielle93]

I am not from the USA, and I loved this movie!! The first amazing movie in a long time!! Refreshing to watch. It made me cry, laugh, want to cover my eyes, but not really because I wanted to see what was happening. I hope this is not the last good movie! People in other countries will like it because is a good movie, it just happens to take place in the USA.

[@TonyStark799]

I'm from India and I can tell you that the film was a blast. Everyone in the theater was cheering throughout.

[@RemnantDiscipleLazzaro-Rev1217]

Interesting when USA govt is enemies with India.

[@swimskim5874]

Film was great I'm sure it will be a big success internationally

[@TheBasedCanadian]

@@theonewhoknocks.651 not even funny. Try harder

[@USMC98]

@@theonewhoknocks.651 sad. Please get help.

[@zzyphrr3364]

@@USMC98 just wondering what did he say it's ok if you don't want to

[@ryanmason2502]

Tom Cruise is one of the very few actors, very few, that cares about the moviegoer and understands the symbiotic relationship fostered in old Hollywood.

[@cabellero1120]

Seriously?

[@MoGuy1978]

He’s also one of the very few actors who can tell HOLLYWOOD to do something and they do it.

[@cabellero1120]

@@MoGuy1978 and that's a good thing?

[@RocStarr913]

The same Tom Cruise everybody thinks is gay?

[@josh18230]

@@cabellero1120 stop crying.

[@viktormedina4631]

People were so pumped up and actually happy coming out of the theater. Everybody was talking to each other about how good this movie was. People even applauded at the end. I have not seen that a lot, people actually Happy and joyful after a movie. This says a lot about how good this movie is. Damn, I enjoyed it so much! Seen it 2 times already!

[@Jonas-ej7id]

@Lisa Surlie ?

[@chrismalik1579]

@Lisa Surlie that should tell you something... garbage??? You have no taste

[@darthyoda8170]

@Lisa Surlie you’re a clown

[@toanthony]

This was NOT the movie of the year. It’s the movie of the past decade! Maybe even the next decade. Tom you Scientology-nut, I have to admit you are an incredibly dedicated and talented actor. Kudos.

[@glassmw9823]

I agree with you. I thought this was the best movie I’ve seen this millennium.

[@bellaaneke]

Its the BEST movie of the next 10 centuries!!!!

[@toanthony]

@@bellaaneke until they make Top Gun 3 🤔

[@bellaaneke]

@@toanthony Truthful I thought the movie was just average. Action was incredible, plot was a little weak, and they really milked "Gooses" death. Still much better than all the silly Super hero movies.

[@WhoWouldWantThisName]

@@toanthony Actually I was thinking of that, a TG3. I think they won't be able to make a TG3 with the original characters, unless Mitchell is just a supporting role as the head of the school or something. I think this was the closing of that generations chapter. Rooster and others, however, could extend that. I am really grateful that they made this film just in time, IMHO, before any of them got any older and especially before Val Kilmer died. I do think this kind of thing should go on and become a sort of film series as a kind of cultural tradition in the US. It's just so good for us to have patriotic things like this that we can ALL unite around.

[@troynickels9933]

Literally had people in the theater cheering, laughing and getting caught up in the movie completely. Theater was packed too! Saw a Sunday night show and there wasn't a single seat empty. IMAX is the way to go.

[@e4music]

My theater was half full. Pretty much silence thru the whole movie. People were bored. No cheering or laughing.

[@troynickels9933]

@@e4music haha that sucks. Did you see it in imax?

[@e4music]

@@troynickels9933 Not in imax, but a really nice theater.

[@troynickels9933]

@@e4music gotcha. We went to iMac, reserved seating. Theater was near full, even close up rows. Was kinda surprised. I’m not one to emote during a movie but cheering and laughing during scenes by most of the theater. I was kinda shocked and pleasantly surprised. Loved the movie and imax was definitely the way to go

[@RedRager3]

I saw it opening weekend but couldn’t get a time for imax so I’ll probably go back next weekend to see it in imax Never been in an imax theater before

[@jasonkimmins1717]

I remember coming out of the Last Jedi and being so furious and fed up with Hollywood. I can’t believe Tom Cruise of all people gave me back an enjoyable movie theater experience

[@MaybeDavid]

The Disney Star Wars films are mostly complete GARBAGE. Their writers are really, really poor.

[@willman9567]

My son walked out of that movie because he was so mad..lol. I was still eating my popcorn, but had to leave too.

[@DuaneThomas1963]

Why "Tom Cruise of all people"? Tom Cruise is an amazing actor who has done an immense number of enjoyable movies over the decades.

[@stevequincy388]

Too bad Star Wars fans didn’t receive a sequel like this.

[@happypuppy-i4k]

You are fed up and yet you still went to see the movie. Wrong. I am fed up so i haven't watched the movie. Postive reviews mean nothing when a person is "fed up with Hollywood" . All Hollywood will do is take the money earned from this and make 3 woke movies. A Top Gun for 3 woke movies. A Spider-Man No Way Home for 3 woke movies. Congratulations on being deceived. I am fed up and moved on. All the positive reviews mean nothing.

[@ulrichschnier307]

Watched the movie yesterday on the big screen in Berlin/Germany. People in the cinema were singing along "Danger Zone", were shouting and screaming and applauding during the best scenes. Having said that: American patriotism was VERY WELL received overseas ....

[@jp.franca]

Movie is SO American and SO cool! I left the movie theater wanting a pet bald eagle. 😃

[@Pho8os]

I am an Australian, I freaking loved this film. I am so sick and tried of seeing woke propaganda disguised as movies.

[@RTU130]

Ye

[@Will-ie3xb]

Even my friends in Vietnam love this movie lol

[@mariiabilichenko4578]

Seen it 2 days ago in UAE in IMAX. Crowd loved it, amazing movie!!!!

[@armandoosthuizen385]

Here in South Africa, Top Gun was massive and definitely enjoyed by most people! Amazing theatre experience, the world needs more movies like this.

[@JamesG12]

Top Gun: Maverick was everything I wanted it to be. Exciting, fun, action packed, intense, nostalgic and respectful of the past. I loved it!

[@juangal7569]

True rarity these days

[@jennifer1110]

100%. I was happy they did it justice. I'm planning to go see it again.

[@Gman44324]

@@jennifer1110 yeah same taking my nephews to see this. Seeing it in imax was awesome. People were in a great mood after and it was great to see.

[@SpaceRanger187]

age is just a number, its your life live it

[@darkstar223]

Did u like the gay theme in it?

[@carolmoore9971]

My father was a USAF pilot. The things he told me made me have such respect for our military.

[@miltonhayek2494]

I'm a USAF vet. All the branches give each other a lot of grief. One day while we were on vacation up north we found out we couldn't take our bull dog across the Mackinac Bridge walk. We asked the manager of the hotel if we could leave her in the room while we went. He said, "Usually no. But that's a bulldog. So I have to watch her for you." He was a marine. As we talked, his employees began to listen. He told me how much he appreciated the Air Force. "I thank God for you boys! You guys saved our lives!" Once he was pinned down. They couldn't get out. He said that the Air Force was called in for a strike. Within a few minutes it was all over. There were tears in his eyes. We saluted each other. Then he actually gave me a hug. It was the deepest respect I'd felt in a long time. Something I've missed. I'd been in places where I had seen allied troops and enemy terrorists brought in; some thrown in the field in front of where the Americans where placed in the base. They let them rot in the sun. But I'd never been pinned down, or watched my brothers die. I never had to personally go through that bit of hell. I went through two marriages in four countries. That was enough for me. Today, when I look around. I tear up (and I am now). Because I often wonder if the sacrifice vets put in was worth it. Half of the country hates guys like me. They won't even stand for the flag. I've got a few interviews lined up. I worry about them actually seeing the flag on my car. When I did an interview last week I moved my die cast USAF models out of view so the interviewer couldn't see them (He was French). Why should I have to worry about the sacrifice I've made to help these people being perceived as a negative attribute? One of my engineers (a Marine) feels the exact same way. While I gave up a portion of my life, others gave everything they had and more. And men like that marine watched his brothers die. I'm terrified more for my country than at any time I was in harms way (I was in a combat communication squadron). The people that want to tear down the country aren't just some far off group. In fact, most immigrants would fight just to get here. It's often someone setting next to you at dinner. Someone giving you the evil eye for saying something nice about America. I'm just waiting for companies like Home Depot to take away minor things like the vet parking. I don't need a thanks. But I do want people to love this country. I want them to know that the flag is for everyone. It's the symbol of freedom around the world... Why not here?

[@shubhamer2000]

But now US ARMY ALSO SUFFERING FROM WOKE SHIT

[@MrYoshirx7]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@brian_atc]

@@miltonhayek2494 thank you for your service, but I couldn't disagree more. I served over 22 years and have yet to be belittled or put down in any way. Half of America does not hate the military and the USA. But it makes a lot of money and keeps certain people in power to make you think that way. I have been thanked for my service more times than I can count. Don't let any politician or tv show tell you what to think. We're better than that. But thank you for serving brother. MSgt, USAF ret.

[@HappyHalBallard]

@@miltonhayek2494 I am a Canadian vet. I went through some s8i2 but nothing like this. I love and respect you brother. God Bless....

[@Mom2Harrison]

I completely agree. The movie was awesome, people in the theater were laughing and cheering along. We left the theater with such a feeling of joy and big smiles on our faces.

[@30AndHatingIt]

What a f-ing concept! Go to the movies to take a break from the stress of real life and have a good time… it’s almost as if it was supposed to be that way. Ive been getting used to watching my favorite characters become shells of themselves or get killed off, and then be slapped in the face about how you and everything you care about is wrong and needs to change.

[@dennisd9875]

We had two rows of Navy folks in uniform sit with us at the sold out theatre this weekend. It was a blast.

[@fabiansandoval6132]

Dennis wow bunch of fkn nerds lmao

[@Mapr30]

👌🏻👋🏻👍🏻👏🏻

[@jaycvu]

film was great, but ben is wrong about the CGI portion. many of the plane scenes were CGI ... but regardless i liked it, haven't gone to the movies in 15 years , took the time to go for this one. dont wait for the TV release, this one , you gotta see it on the theater atmosphere....

[@superdutyzack]

I'm going to go see it for a 2nd time this Tuesday. -No woke shit. -Amazing soundtrack. -Actually had a few twists. -Probably the best sequel I've seen. -They somehow made a 80s film, but with today's film technology. Absolutely a stunning film. It will undoubtedly inspire the next generation of pilots, civilian and military.

[@Aristocratic13]

It was woke and had a political message. How you miss that?

[@superdutyzack]

@@Aristocratic13 please, enlighten me.

[@Aristocratic13]

@@superdutyzack Man vs Drone (future of aviation, this was argued through the film), retiring and letting the next generation take over (Iceman scene), it’s not the fighter jet it’s the pilot (Rooster scenes), making amends and forgiveness for past mistakes (Maverick and Rooster scenes), commitment or letting go of the past (Maverick, Penny, and Penny’s daughter scenes), and overall the aspect of the life of a Navy Fighter pilot since this is a military recruitment movie.

[@superdutyzack]

@@Aristocratic13 what's woke or political? Man vs Drone isn't really political and everything else you mentioned isn't woke.

[@Aristocratic13]

@@superdutyzack Dude they are literally fighting a foreign body in the film. That alone is political, but the future of Jet fighting is political. POLITICAL: adjective relating to the government or the public affairs of a country; relating to the ideas or strategies of a particular party or group in politics. The film is political military recruitment tool like the original. Now woke... do you know what woke means? Because this film is woke.

[@timcotrell9753]

I smiled for over 2 hrs. And almost cried a couple times. Damn, damn fine film. Best one I've seen in MANY years. Some in Hollywood still want to make fine pictures. There is hope...

[@filipcza]

Yes, we need the "feeling of the 80's" The time the world made sense and music and movies were at their best. This is what people are hungry for. Thank you Tom for giving us a piece of the good times.

[@katdeluxy9608]

Right before Reaganomics ruined everything

[@alwayswatching4351]

You just liked it cuz it was acceptable to call gay people f****t in much of the USA back then.

[@JustinStrife]

@@katdeluxy9608 Reaganomics pulled us out of high interest rates, got our military back on track, and won the cold war. Cry harder snowflake.

[@Jcon4002]

A time when there was only 2 genders you didn't have young teenage boys and girls making random shit up on Twitter

[@TheJoelef]

Yeah but 80 rock bands did dress like women though

[@GeeTheBuilder]

Hey Hollywood: MORE OF THIS PLEASE A film with no woke, no “the message”, no hating of your own country, no dissing of the military, no stepping away of the fact that we all age and just a bloody good film.

[@nycartist3421]

Quick question buddy….what’s 2 + 2 ? Oh, never mind.

[@destined4purgatory643]

@@nycartist3421 yeah...that made sense. To you.

[@jungleman1012]

Money talks. Buy a ticket.

[@xavega505]

@@nycartist3421 the first 3 letters of your name tells us everything we need to know... is it fun being a miserable wokester

[@bozejoetheclown3554]

I was beginning to think they'd never be capable of this kind of film making again. You can tell this film took dedication because it shows in the quality. Nothing in the last 10 years comes close.

[@bravesoul5743]

I actually agree!!!! I dont care about Tom's failed personal life or his ridiculous ideology but his work ethic and dedication is massive and I fully RESPECT that!!!

[@dr.tadashizhang7719]

Failed personal life?

[@jonalynbaldoza5508]

@@dr.tadashizhang7719 He is a Scientology guy.

[@jonalynbaldoza5508]

Love the art, not the artist.

[@plammo1775]

Not just the USA loving it - we’re in Kiwi land, saw it yesterday, theatre was packed, real good vibe and people left with big smiles on their faces. Cheers Tom - worth waiting for!

[@alwayswatching4351]

Praise be to lord Xenu

[@Tryinglittleleg]

same in Australia! 4th day running of a packed theatre, Star Wars didn't even get that here!

[@tdeo2141]

A bit off topic, but have the mandates ended in Australia? I'm not ''vaccinated'' so I'm not allowed in the movie theatre where I'm at...

[@toohottyentertainment]

🇳🇿🔥

[@craigcourtney4209]

@@tdeo2141 allowed in the country now or will be soon

[@bradle550]

This film was incredible, everything the audience would want from a top gun film, I’d go as far to say that it was as good if not better than the first.

[@barbarasestak9085]

I agree with you!

[@zwcdamien]

Top Gun was before my time. I’ve never been particularly fond if it tbh. But Ben’s review actually got me hyped up for this one. I’m definitely going to watch it! Nice to hear such good reviews. And it really helps knowing that it’s just a good ole fashion action movie without all the wokeism

[@markcrisp07]

I thought it was better.

[@SesameStreetRacingChannel]

The sequel SUCKED...crappy movie...just like the original...it is a movie about homosexuality..."not that there is anything wrong with that"...But I understand why it appealed to Ben.

[@toddnotnilc1829]

@@lemons6207 I'm hip! That individual is clearly a program glitch in the matrix

[@jeffmahoney1271]

The guy had the biggest opening day of his career for a sequel to a movie that was released 36 years ago. Surely, that makes him the biggest movie star of all time.

[@sirennoir258]

Tom Cruise is a real actor.

[@olgaeditharrambide]

My father is a pilot and was a young boy when the original movie came out. He always says that it was his inspiration for becoming a pilot himself. I grew up watching that movie on Saturday nights with him. When it was announced that a second one would be made, he was estatic. We live in Mexico and the movie got released a week earlier than in the US here and saw it on opening night. I have never seen my dad that excited to be at a movie theater.

[@jonathanlorio3265]

Sounds like he got brainwashed successfully 😊

[@matthewthompson555]

"Tom Cruise May Be The Last True Movie Star"... So darn true. He leaves his politics, religion, personal life - at the door. He focuses on great entertainment. Period. An absolute treasure of an actor. I'm grateful he does what he does. The last vestige of "pure hollywood".

[@brada1997]

He's an absolute professional

[@themuzzer55]

Scientology?

[@kenabi]

@@themuzzer55 he's a professional in his roles, but yes.. a bit of a .. mm.. we'll say 'odd one' off a movie set. which is a pity.

[@georgeprchal3924]

Daniel Day-Lewis. I'll watch anything with him in it.

[@namanjoshi1477]

@@georgeprchal3924 Too bad there isn’t a lot of stuff with him in it😂

[@Blazntrax81]

I saw this yesterday in 4DX. What an incredible experience. The seats moved like I was actually in the F-18 with the actors. The dogfights are fantastic due to the PRACTICAL effects. They're actually in the planes for real. Tom Cruise is the last true movie star because he always goes above & beyond to give the audience the best possible experience. Go see this on the biggest screen possible. Best sequel I've seen in years.

[@ralphlazio505]

@JungleHunter - Dude! Thanks for the highlights. I’m sooo stoked to see it👍🏼

[@Mike-rm9bb]

Why is Iran considered the death star in Hollywood, not Communist China Dictatorship ??

[@jonm8895]

I doubt the seats moved like you were in an F18. Did you experience 8g’s as well going Mach 3?

[@VicSellsPeace]

@@jonm8895 He said "LIKE I was actually in the F-18"

[@evanwiger]

4dx is the only way to see this. insane

[@T43B1GD0G]

Little fun fact here. I've seen a lot of people being confused over who the woman was suppsoed to be in this movie. Her name is Penny. Penny Benjamin. She was referenced several times in the '86 film - the "admirals daughter"

[@petkuscinta9797]

Ahaaaaa 👍

[@grashuriza1235]

In the original film, Tom cruise was apparently dating her. If that was 30 years ago, then something sus is up

[@T43B1GD0G]

@@grashuriza1235 they were off & on but he was "dating" Charlie for most of the movie in the '86 film

[@williamketron419]

"And you asshole! You're lucky to be here!"😂

[@T43B1GD0G]

@@williamketron419 LOL ... " thank you sir "

[@janaegale9397]

I absolutely loved this movie! I’m 57 years old and can’t tell you the last time I actually loved a movie! I liked the original Top Gun but I have never been all crazy over Tom Cruise movies….this movie made me have a whole new appreciation for Tom Cruise and such a respect for him after reading that he wanted Val Kilmer in this film. Top Gun Maverick is absolutely phenomenal! ♥️♥️♥️♥️

[@sokit2em]

This was one of the best theater experiences ive ever had! This felt like an old school Hollywood blockbuster just like how the original was. OMG i really felt the stakes of the movie and was emotionally invested. What a movie!

[@andrewortiz3498]

It would be a crime if this film doesn’t get the recognition it deserves. The whole time my whole family was so invested.

[@ericmartini2980]

They absolutely nailed the nostalgia

[@bubz4196]

God I hope Hollywood turns it around and starts making these types of movies again on a consistent basis. I'm so bored of Disney woke nonsense

[@RemnantDiscipleLazzaro-Rev1217]

Hollywood is at its core, poison of the Devil, pleaes learn about it.

[@SuperSkandale]

This was not made by Hollywood. It was made by Tom Cruise. Sorry to disappoint you but Hollywood is done. They got infiltrated by the woke type and they are being policed by critics and people who want every movie to be made a certain way. It has to meet several quotas. It is unfortunate but it is what it is.

[@Will-ie3xb]

Everyone needs to see this multiple times and help it pass 1 billion lol

[@bubz4196]

@@RemnantDiscipleLazzaro-Rev1217 No it isn't. It just attracts bad people due to the nature of the business. People make movies everywhere. Hollywood just throws the most money at them, and wherever you have lots of money you'll have lots of scumbags. The people behind the making of AAA movies like top gun (especially the crew members who's names you'll never know) really do care about movies and making an entertaining product. It's the people at the heads of production studios that have been greenlighting these shitty woke movies.

[@arjunaponchalil6947]

Hollywood won't. Tom Cruise apparently would.

[@texasskygirl7890]

It's the acting, it's Tom Cruise, it's Top Gun, It's Maverick. But what is so remarkable is what this movie represents- a time when there was no social media. A purer time when you just enjoyed life, the people around you, and just lived.

[@Charzhino]

Err the movie is set in present day

[@texasskygirl7890]

@@Charzhino Yes. But the original was around 1985, reminding a lot of us of a less stressful time without social media.

[@Charzhino]

@@texasskygirl7890 very true. The young cadets at top gun looked so chilled and expressive without being glued to phones all day

[@danak8782]

Haven’t seen it yet but I sure like your comments!

[@sumuqh]

Didn't you see Maverick & Iceman exchanging texts on their iPhones lol

[@Alisha1686]

This was such a great movie experience. No woke political nonsense 🙄. Just an all around great sequel. My favorite scene was the beach ( just like the first movie) I will give Miles his credit though. He really brought Goose to the movie for me. I couldn't help smiling. Thanks for your review.

[@Alisha1686]

@Lisa Surlie congratulations 🎊

[@robch.2901]

@Lisa Surlie praise the lord

[@grahamharper8114]

We need more movies like this, just fun action and no pandering to the woke left for the sake of it, just an enjoyable action movie.

[@HaveAniceDay2450]

What is your problem ??

[@leagueofshadows5133]

republicans dipshit always bitching about " woke left " 😂😂😂😂 and always is the woke right bitching and moaning for everything.

[@PostTenebrasLux_DC]

I would have gouged out my eyes if they turned transgender Maverick in a Che Guevara t-shirt 🤢

[@Wolf_3125]

Agreed. The woke left should all be exiled to North Korea or Iran.

[@Wolf_3125]

@@HaveAniceDay2450 Cry

[@ironeagle7664]

Tom Cruise, best actor ever and seems like an overall good guy. Never a "woke" statement, no making political headlines. He just works his ass off to bring the best product to the cinema. Grew up with him since Risky Business since I was in high school. Great to see how far he has come. Thank you for this movie! Can't wait to see it again.

[@mikeg3439]

I briefly worked around him in the early 90's when Cruise/Wagner was just forming and starting up (granted it kind of launched very high very quick). He was intense and not like working with someone who is soft mannered and super polite, but I thought he was all right. But the main thing I noticed was he seemed to consider everyone around him was important no matter what their role, and he seemed to try to just make things happen around him.

[@lenselinkberinge]

He had a meltdown against someone not "social distancing" some time back. Strange i haven't seen anyone bring this up yet.

[@ironeagle7664]

@@lenselinkberinge True, but no one is perfect.

[@jakeberube438]

Lol nothing about Scientology?

[@randallflagification]

It’s crazy to go on these Republican threads and see how obsessed people are with the word woke.

[@Muggins1dog]

Tom Cruise always gives 110% to everything he does. Always. I don’t know or agree with everything in his personal life, and honestly it just doesn’t matter to me. I will always love seeing him on the big screen.

[@4yules]

he is an excellent actor ..that much is true

[@tt4570]

Just finished watching this movie with my family, including my 6 year old son and 11 year old daughter. It was awesome! People cheering and clapping in the theater, laughing, crying, it has it all. I want to go watch it again. I can’t remember the last time I felt that way watching a movie in the theater. Thank you Tom Cruise!!!!

[@CGTraderX]

I’ve seen it twice and considering a 3rd. This movie hit all the feels, especially during this time in American history.

[@CursedWheelieBin]

Stop your melodrama and just enjoy yourself

[@greendaleforever]

@@CursedWheelieBin his third time is only being considered due to the outlandish gasoline prices.....we are in shit times and this movie is just what we ALL needed

[@MrHmongrice]

Same. Took my family 1st time. Parents 2nd time. 3rd time...probably treat some needy well deserving relatives/friends. Unfortunately, after going through my social media friends list, I'm the poorest. Ha!

[@bladee_enjoyer540]

@@greendaleforever The christofascists are ascendant and the country is in free fall thanks to a illegitimate rogue ultraconservative court. It's time for anyone with a brain cell to exercise their 2nd amendment rights

[@greyknighttexan3299]

Do it, I saw it 4 times, money well spent.

[@hic7021]

I have just seen the film today and it is incredible. The writing, casting and film were top notch. I encourage everyone to see this movie because, it is a return to what movies use to be. The openning to the film where Tom thanks the fans that made the movie possible, shows that he has class.

[@Torgo1967]

This movie took me back to a time before woke-ism, when being proud to be an American was not only tolerated, but celebrated. Tom Cruise and cast hit it out of the park - can't wait to see it again!

[@ndimuafrica]

So why are you talking about "wokeism" when it wasn't in the movie?

[@Stormeyworld]

@@ndimuafrica It's called comparison! He's reminiscing how great things were and felt in America before all the woke-ism crap. If you didn't grow up during the 80's you wouldn't understand.

[@tonyzuco6144]

They had a female navy fighter pilot... In TopGun no less! That's not _Woke_ to you? Because we all know it's complete BS.

[@DamnFineCupOfCoffee]

No woke-ism was your takeaway?

[@teeniemclane3930]

@@Stormeyworld I agree

[@k_art8000]

"The end is inevitable Maverick. Your kind is heading for extinction!" That line got me. How true it is. Tom literally is a maverick, last of his kind.

[@TKDBoy1889]

"Maybe sir. But not today."

[@kakes2002]

As someone who is actually in the navy this movie was pretty dang good. I liked it the story was nice. I saw the premiere before the actual release. It was nice to see it I loved it.

[@annam8360]

I'm in the Navy too and excited to see the movie! I just moved and am still figuring out where the movie theaters are lol.

[@piedpiper8355]

@@annam8360 Thank you both for your service.

[@samuelluria4744]

@@annam8360 - I live smack in between NWS Earle and NAS Lakehurst....if you are stationed here in Central New Jersey, I would be honored to take you to see it in a nice Imax theater...

[@annam8360]

@@samuelluria4744 If I was stationed in that area I might take you up on your offer, but regrettably I am not. That's so kind of you though.

[@christina9841]

Thank you for your service! I can't wait to see this. :)

[@melissabrown9257]

Saw the movie last night with my husband, in a packed theater, people laughing, cheering, clapping, crying, clapping again. HECK YES. Haven't experienced this type of group joy in a theater since the 90s. This is real entertainment that people want, makes you feel proud about being an American and makes you love your team.

[@nickhodgman]

I’m Australian and I can tell you that “Top Gun: Maverick” plays really well to non-US audiences as well. I can’t remember the last time I was in a movie and the audience spontaneously applauded at the end. One of the best movie experiences I’ve had in a long time.

[@htspp3213]

Hey📩🔝👆

[@peterh3889]

Aussie here too and totally agree! Great film and performances from everyone involved top notch! I

[@grashuriza1235]

Anyone else have someone sobbing in the theatre, when They though maverick had died, or was that just me

[@jadeacidre]

same thing happened in the Philippines when I watched the film on imax, it was a great experience

[@mogznwaz]

Brit here, everyone clapped here too

[@rikkitikkitavi31]

This movie will make you feel emotions that you aren't used to feeling in the theater. They really don't make movies like this anymore. It's one of the best movies I have seen in a long time.

[@subman719]

Top Gun: Maverick is, by far, the BEST movie I’ve seen in a LONG time! Even my 13 year old son, who has never had anything good to say about a movie, said “this was the BEST movie he’s ever seen!”. The first “Top Gun” got me to join the Navy, and “Top Gun: Maverick” makes me want to go back and do it again! 🇺🇸⚓️💪

[@BurnNotice2023]

I'm a fellow sub vet who partly joined because of Top Gun and partly because of family history with the Navy. Been waiting for this movie for a long time.

[@subman719]

@@BurnNotice2023 Same here, shipmate! 🇺🇸⚓️

[@sebastianvarela5658]

I’m not American, have 0 knowledge of the actual military, not a huge fan of the original one…BOY THIS MOVIE IS AMAZING. Is a movie that know exactly what it is and plays to its strengths. I miss when the goal in movies was just to tell a gods story with good characters and entertain an audience, that’s what movies are missing now and I’m glad to see that they are not dead.

[@youdagoob]

After the movie I heard grown men in the bathroom gleefully humming and whistling the theme song. THAT’S how good this movie is.

[@NWA744]

Ive been blasting the soundtrack during my trip to work and back all week. Not sorry.

[@DaveandhisDeathbeanie]

I've been playing Ace Combat 7 with the Top Gun Maverick DLC.

[@cameronkiser5521]

Haha. Same here

[@TheParentTeacherBridge]

heheh That's funny!

[@Aristocratic13]

@@DaveandhisDeathbeanie there’s a DLC?

[@multirichardb]

This movie is a culmination from Tom, he's a career action gentleman, and every person that was chosen to act in this feature including Jennifer Connely was very excited to act with Tom. Actually, Connely had or has a definitive fear of flying, and Tom shocked her in a pleasant fashion and she actually was filmed flying w/ Tom.

[@spencerwilliams461]

One of the few movies i'd consider watching a few times in a cinema. Compared to everything else out there, this is what a BLOCKBUSTER is meant to BE.

[@SCharlesDennicon]

Like most Cruise movie.

[@ComedyBros5]

That’s the case for any Cruise movie. Time and time again, he consistently puts out great action flicks (aside from Mummy) that don’t do anything to make any political or social statement. He’s just out there to bring Hollywood a great quality blockbuster!

[@akcsamiru]

i want to watch it a second time but in 4d idk if its worth it with the moving seats etc.

[@ryanlanning4916]

This is what we need more movies of. I don't wanna hear about systematic racism, or queer rights, I just wanna see some cool F-18Fs and epic dogfighting, not crap like what the left wants in movies.

[@danpmatz]

I wonder why cause that sounds f****** great

[@masonboley876]

Jesus dude, just enjoy the movie and stop talking about politics. Seriously. It must be rough having to inject politics into EVERYTHING. What a joke.

[@ndimuafrica]

So when you finally find a movie without politics you still manage to bring politics into it? Seems like you just want something to complain about.

[@tht14t42]

@@masonboley876 because it's true he's not wrong. It's bring up everywhere. He has the right to say what he wants don't shut him up. That seems very liberal don't you think 🤨.

[@tht14t42]

@@ndimuafrica movie should be about politics unless it's relating to history, in Hollywood an order for your movie to be published you must I quote have gay couples ,multiple races,women obviously, and no offensive jokes you can look this up. I put my money towards a good movie not woke crap. Back in the '70s and the eighties their movies were the best because they didn't had all this woke crap. Now I'm forced to watch Eastern movies. And hey that's just his opinion if he doesn't want woke in his movies, don't need to shame the man for his preferences.

[@chrisclark7089]

Saw it with my wife this afternoon. We are in our early 50s, so we were adult teems when the original was released. Definitely nostalgic for us. After not having been to the theater since Covid, it was nice to experience this film in the theater. Admittedly, this is one of the few films in the last 10 years that I didn't leave thinking, "shoulda just waited til it came out on video." Great movie!! It was worth every penny! It was dramatic, exciting, and even emotional at times. A real 'rollercoaster' if you will, but in a great way. Overall, I would say this is one of the best, if not the best sequel movies ever. Tom Cruise is an icon in the entertainment world. His work ethic is truly unprecedented. He is very vocal about his love of his craft and it shows in his performances. Im not a big fan of the MI series. Seems a bit redundant and 'tired.' I truly hope to see him in other films rather than just action/adventure. He is extremely talented, and can play any role-very diverse. One of my favorite movies is The Last Samurai. IMO, his best work ever. If you have never seen it, I highly recommend!

[@levity90]

Tom is an absolute legend. He will be sorely missed when he eventually retires.

[@ih8cre8ingsns]

Magnolia . His best in my opinion . Did so much with so little .

[@claudiasmoak4006]

LOVE The Last Samurai! Can't say how many times I've watched it. Haven't seen this new movie yet because I live where the nearest movie theater is over fifty miles away! Hopefully next weekend when I visit one of my children.

[@nigelhearne8368]

I really enjoyed "War Of The Worlds" , I even enjoyed Tom's role in Ridley Scott's "Legend' all those years ago when he was only starting out

[@stephenlee3406]

Feeling the rumbling of the jets in theater was definitely a vibe especially with those giant speakers. Absolutely had me shook.

[@WinginWolf]

You're right; the movie NEEDED to be seen in theaters for that awesome sound quality. Us who didn't watch the original Top Gun in 1986 in theaters got a chance for what we missed.

[@ajossi]

Tom Cruise is a true actor as well, you can't dismiss that you can't take that away from him. He's done some amazing performances

[@vladimirhorowitz]

Yeah, I'm hoping after the next two Mission Impossible movies he'll focus on dramas and elevated thrillers again. He's a great action star, but I miss his movies like Collateral, Magnolia, and Vanilla Sky.

[@ajossi]

@@vladimirhorowitzI've watched collateral so many times, his performance is so great I can watch it over and over and still enjoy it.

[@SpaceRanger187]

Ron L Hubbard gave Tom his acting powers

[@johnyang1420]

Minority Report!!!

[@georgeprchal3924]

@@vladimirhorowitz he's actually pretty good when playing villains like Vincent and Lestat.

[@slimjim4ever]

I grew up watching the first Top Gun. Also my father was a fighter pilot in the Air Force. I was somewhat skeptical when I heard about the movie thinking maybe I’ll be seeing some Fast & the Furious BS… but when I actually watched the movie I was blown how realistic the whole movie was. Hollywood should make more movies like this & restore the “norm”

[@artisaprimus6306]

I haven't gone to the theater in years. I saw the movie with my son. The movie is just spectacular. Great story, great actors, amazing flying sequences and zero leftist politics. No social justice lectures, no gender bending characters, no climate change lurking in the background. Pure entertainment for the audience. Hollywood usually copies a successful formula. Top Gun Maverick is forecast to be a massive hit. Let's hope woke Hollywood is paying attention.

[@catsmack8102]

Your comment has encouraged me to go see this movie. No political correctness crap. Thank you.👍

[@artisaprimus6306]

@@catsmack8102 I think you will enjoy it. It's just fun to watch.

[@DirtySouthJR]

Did they pay attention to "American Sniper" all those years ago? Have they cut back on the most-predictable-pattern-imagionable "get woke go broke" burning money routine or tripled down? Every now and then a movie such as this will slip through, but everything else will adhere to THE MESSAGE.

[@Gunjack1440]

Agree completely. I was very hesitant to watch it until I started watching some of the trailers and a bit about the filming. I decided this was going to be a theater must see. Took both my boys as a surprise and had a blast. This is the best movie I’ve watched in years. It’s a must see at the theater and imax is highly recommended for this one. I’ll be watching this again.

[@bluzzjazz]

Seeing it with my wife Friday. Refreshing to hear that none of the garbage you mentioned is being pushed in the movie.

[@ding174]

Wow! Just Wow! Believe Ben and everything he says about this movie, especially when he tells you to go see it on the big screen in Dolby or IMAX. The interaction between Tom and Val during their poignant scene definitely deserves recognition. I was in tears and my wife was in tears and then the last exchange had us laughing just as both actors were. I wonder if that was in the script or spontaneous.

[@wilcoxtam810]

IT WAS A MOVIE WITHOUT WOKE NONSENSE AND IT WAS AWESOME!!!

[@amiller5885]

I wasn't going to see it because I had given up on the trash coming out of Hollywood. But after reading yours and other's comments, I'm going to try going this weekend. Update: I just left the movie theater and WOW! It wasn't just good, it was fantastic 👏. Now that is how you do it. I liked it better than the first "Top Gun" movie. In my opinion, as far as movies go, it doesn't get better than this. 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@bradleyjohnson6107]

You’re goddamn right brother!

[@seekeroftruth101]

I haven't been to the theaters in a few years and this was the movie that made me finally go and I wasn't disappointed. This movie really was very, very good. Tom Cruise is badass.

[@htspp150]

Yooo

[@Franci0242]

Me too!! Hadn't gone to the theaters in years, this is the movie to see!!

[@thebrothahood2143]

Same here agreed.

[@dedsxy38]

After a 5-year hiatus from the theater, I saw it on the Monster screen; Incredible sound and clarity; totally worth the wait!

[@samsmusichub]

See Hollywood? When you make a movie that is about themes that actually matter, with characters that are believable and relatable, that reflects the values that a lot of people strive for like honor, ambition, and purpose rather than trying to virtue signal or paint men as weak or toxic, you get a movie that audiences actually like and will see again. Amazing how that works.

[@CursedWheelieBin]

Didn’t you just love Hangman and how he’s kind of like Maverick when he was younger? As cocky as he is, every ounce of it is backed up by skill, bravery, sacrifice and cunning. I’m definitely going back to see this in IMAX

[@samsmusichub]

@@CursedWheelieBin I definitely thought that parallel was cool! Me too, I'm definitely gonna see it again!

[@Douken]

I want to see it again in IMAX.

[@samsmusichub]

@@Douken I'm gonna see it again on Sunday, unfortunately not in IMAX.

[@justbob2133]

From the opening statement of Tom Cruise sincerely thanking all of us for coming out to watch the movie in the theater, and all the way through the film, it felt like a good kind of nostalgia... Patriotic, a show of appreciation for the world's finest military, thrilling cinematography, well cast actors that obviously are striving to perfect their craft, and a finished product that provides the audience with the finest entertainment experience imaginable. I enjoyed the original, but "Maverick" takes the franchise to a whole new level. My family and I will be returning for a 2nd viewing in the theater this weekend.

[@pollywog92]

I’m Canadian and going to see the movie tomorrow with my husband, teen boys, and a bunch of friends. I CAN’T WAIT! 🇨🇦🇺🇸

[@KT-zx9jr]

I saw it yesterday, awesome show!!

[@jeremiahhowe2956]

Just got home from taking my wife and two sons, 8 and 11 from seeing it. I had the boys watch the first one a few hours before we went so they knew the basis. The movie was absolutely freaking AMAZING!!!!!!!!!! I waited 36 years for this and my heart was pounding and it brought me right back to 1986. Loved it.

[@Aristocratic13]

What did you do when the scene of Tommy making steamy love in the first film for your boys? lol even as a grown man I almost closed my eyes... man that was unnecessarily a lot of tongue.

[@pamelahermano9298]

This film is a good example of how to bring in a strong female character without hurting the male characters. I liked the character of Phoenix.

[@htspp150]

Yoooo🔝

[@hothotheat3000]

She was competent, not annoying, and a team player.

[@ankymrn]

I loved her! She is a pilot who happens to be a woman. She struggled the same way the boys did and earned everything with her hard work.

[@gdubsterz1238]

Yeah I have to agree. Seeing her struggle like the rest really made her characters believable. Given that ALL of them were struggling through the training, had she been some superhero like hollywood is want to do lately it would have ruined the film for me. So over social statements in movies. I want to be entertained and not be propagandized.

[@tonyzuco6144]

I liked her too, but it was completely unrealistic! And just more woke BS! The movie would have been near perfect without her!

[@christopherarcibal]

I can't remember the last time I thoroughly enjoyed a movie. Great job to those involved with creating a true "summer blockbuster" without the b.s. influencing the storyline or characters.

[@funkinelle247]

Must admit, with Hollywood the way it is, I was totally expecting Goose’s son to now be Goose’s daughter

[@ankymrn]

We got Phoenix instead, but she was a great supporting character. I actually liked her a lot.

[@samurai215]

This actually made me lol.

[@gerylagrande]

With Hollywood the way it is and after being literally tortured by the Matrix sequel last year, i was expecting Goose's son to be his transgender but also lesbian son.

[@butchsprout5725]

@@samurai215 Me too.

[@davidd4696]

goose was already established in the first me

[@iis.1989]

I wish for more amazing movies like this one, not activism disguised as movies.

[@TheSchmitt]

I cannot emphasize enough how this film did literally *everything* perfectly. I can’t tell you another film that I could say that about… To say this movie is a masterpiece would be an understatement.

[@adamfpv8294]

I disagree, you can’t just jerk the stick back and hover for a second. A: the aircraft computer won’t let you B: if it did you wouldn’t have any wings left. Another thing is there’s several times the “pilots” let go of both the throttle and the stick.

[@FarmerFpv]

@@adamfpv8294 The wings will not fly apart. It was not hovering it was in a stall pitching back. They let go of the throttle and the stick, and? They let go during catapults from carriers too.

[@adamfpv8294]

@@FarmerFpv I don’t think stalling is a good tactic. I think it’s unrealistic how quickly they just jerk the stick back, why wouldn’t the wings break off? I seem to remember them letting go flying low in a valley turning, but I can’t say for sure.

[@SCharlesDennicon]

I loved the movie, but come on, the writing is far from perfect. It's very, very formulaic, therfore predictable. Again, I still loved the movie.

[@4midable4ce]

@@SCharlesDennicon You should review movies, professionally.

[@davidoconnor3201]

When I was about 12 years old, me and my brother went to the cinema to watch the first 3 rocky films back to back. When the films finished, we ran all the way home shadow boxing, while singing the rocky theme. This is the first film in a long time that made me feel like that!

[@pacldawson]

Both Ben and The Critical Drinker love this film, so I'm convinced this film is worth seeing.

[@beatnews275]

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[@beatnews275]

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[@captaincucaracha]

Go away now!!!!!

[@eliwilterdink]

Same

[@ankymrn]

Absolutely! It’s just good cinema, and it’s fun and wholesome!

[@dennybrown3010]

I just saw the movie today . I was extremely pleased with every aspect of the movie . The links to the past Top Gun , the story line , and of course the action packed scenes , along with believable effects instead of far fetched digital contortions , all made this a nice movie to watch . Plus , and this is a big one , there were no underlying political undertones . A real breath of fresh air . I recommend seeing this movie . We veterans really appreciate a movie like this .

[@brian782]

Do you think rewatching the original is necessary?

[@lieutenantflyboy]

@@brian782 You’d probably appreciate “Maverick” a bit more, with how they allude to events of the first film, but it’s not necessary to enjoy it.

[@kevinford6372]

This movie was fantastic. I was really really hesitant to hear that we were going to get a top gun 2. I was proved wrong. Thank you Tom Cruise for making it. Only if my dad was here to see it(RIP) he loved the first just as much as 10 year old me when we saw it in the movie theaters

[@GodOfPlague]

Yeah I was worried it was going to be Independence Day 2. Glad to hear I was wrong.

[@GodOfPlague]

@Miles Doyle I mean my good man paragraphs are your friends. That and topical text. This is just a wall of letters, that was probably copy pasted, to look at.

[@goldenerafanatic4042]

It’s 100% how sequels should be done

[@lisamiller1699]

Kevin Ford I understand. Nothing would have given me greater joy than to have my Dad sit alongside me to watch together. He was such a Top Gun fan. It's bittersweet.

[@danielschmidt1050]

Crazy how Tom Cruise actually convinced the entire crew to attack a real enemy base for the movie! Mad respect!!

[@dantheinternetman1]

Wait, what?

[@Donnydarco100]

lmao

[@MaskOfCinder]

@@dantheinternetman1 It’s a joke.

[@BryonLetterman]

We need more movies that glorify America and the US military. Not in a cheap or cheesy way, but in legit ways like this movie. We definitely need more of this

[@angadsingh9314]

Why, in your opinion, does the US military need glorification?

[@neilpeartspurplenose8739]

@@angadsingh9314 Why not?

[@linda6987]

1. For doing there jobs above and beyond! 2. For keeping me safe. 3. They are ALL volunteers. 4. They are brave!

[@DGP406]

I wouldn't go as far as glorify the country, but rather show the people who are willing to shed blood to keep it safe in a positive light. If you're not careful it becomes propaganda, and the audience isn't dumb not to notice it.

[@BryonLetterman]

@@angadsingh9314 why shouldn't we have more America "cheerleader" movies? The original Top Gun movie 35 years ago ended up being a very successful recruiting tool for the military, but especially for the navy, obviously.

[@brettb.7235]

I can’t think of a movie in the last 10 years that I enjoyed more in the theater than Top Gun: Maverick and I was never a huge fan of the original. Go see this movie everyone and reward this film and the hard work that went into making it.

[@CursedWheelieBin]

I think the last time I was buzzing like this after a film was Mad Max Fury Road🤔 Before that….The Dark Knight… Before that……The Lord of the Rings….. Before that…….The Matrix It’s not like I haven’t seen other good films, just very few that REALLY exhilarated me to the point it was memorable.

[@gangsta7369]

100 years from now, the world will be watching Tom Cruise movies, like we watch Charlie Chaplin, John Wayne, Errol Flyn, Ridley and Tony Scott movies, as they will always be classics. It's about time Tom got an Oscar for if nothing else his dedication to entertainment,. I think personally, in some of his movie like his crying screen in War of the World, he should have been nominated. Just my view, but I think he is a great entertainer and deserves that acknowledgement.

[@rocketeightyseven1823]

I've wondered why he hasn't won an Oscar? I think his stand out was A Few Good Men.

[@dingfeldersmurfalot4560]

He was nominated early in his career for Born on the Fourth of July. A fantastic performance and he should have won.

[@sarahvick4799]

It was really refreshing to see a movie that was a classic all American, no bullshit movie that made you laugh, cry,and be proud to be an American. I also was in a full theater with not one person masked….it felt like complete normalcy which I haven’t seen in so long.

[@bladee_enjoyer540]

Savor that feeling, there won't be a United States in ten years thanks to the christofascists, and when another few million will die from whatever omega variant comes

[@lindac974]

I was in the Navy stationed literally right next to Topgun (one word, not two), so I’m personally familiar with the pilots who fly there. My squadron shared one end of the hangar with Topgun while still at NAS Miramar. I got out of the Navy in 1979, the first movie was made in 1983, and it was a trip to see Tom Cruise walking the same halls I had walked. Absolutely loved the first movie, I’ve watched it many times, and was apprehensive about this sequel. Just watched it a few hours ago and was absolutely impressed and proud of what a great job they did. The flying sequences alone are mind blowing! It’s not only as good as the first movie, it’s better by at least 20%. I highly recommend it. You can’t go wrong with this one, it’s excellent!

[@Imokyourok440]

Did you ever cross paths with Captain John Smith? I see him every now and then at church. I love his stories.

[@lindac974]

@@Imokyourok440 He wasn’t in my squadron, so I never met him.

[@sirennoir258]

Oh then you know how I feel seeing San Diego how it used to be. A real NAVY town. Marine town. This was not just a love letter to fans but appreciation for our boys in blue!

[@JapanConf2020]

Point of order: it was 1986... I saw it for the first time on July 4, 1986. What a great day that was...

[@yianpap6093]

I loved the 20% Linda! We need more women who like to speak with percentages;)

[@alicechandler7518]

I appreciate how they handled the love scene between Cruise and Connelly . Just enough without ruining it !! I could bring my mom and not be embarrassed.

[@darkstar223]

Ur taking ur mum to see this ?

[@gdubsterz1238]

Yeah it was great to see a movie where there was romance but it wasn't gratuitous. They handled it much like a mid-life romance would be.

[@JohnnySahn]

Classy was the word that popped in my head after watching that scene...something that is missing in movies today.

[@richardrobertson1886]

It also showed his progression from lustful hothead looking for “carnal knowledge” into a man who is in love in a mature form. Their laying in bed talking is real emotional intimacy and it feels good to see.

[@Mintycomenter6000]

That is how all movies should be in my opinion, if it doesn't progress the plot forward scrap it.

[@-RH80-]

Watched twice already, is that good. We needed a movie like that, great characters, focus on story telling and no woke BS.

[@ThorntonWillie]

Not going to lie when I was watching and heard danger zone I got goose bumps. This movie was so good, finally not a bunch of cgi. The best movie I have seen in years. Ty Tom Cruise.