Top Gun: Maverick (2022) - Maverick Goes Down Scene | Movieclips

[@obiwankenobi5769]

The fact that maverick didn't even hesitate to protect his best friend's son is so touching, and hangman wanting to fly cover for his team shows his true colors

[@Leidnix]

He may have a big ego, but he is still a professional and acts accordingly.

[@swiftusmaximus5651]

LMAO. When these SAM go off its like a Super Mega Omni Direction Shotgun Shooting large Super sonic steel marbles and odd shaped marble sized tungsten alloy in almost 360 degree coverage. No way those aircraft would have gotten away

[@gearheaddave9639]

@@swiftusmaximus5651 you mean those cold war antiques SA-3 5P73s

[@TheUnsungVil]

@@swiftusmaximus5651 Well, that is why people capable of a reasonable level of ‘suspension of disbelief’ can enjoy these movies, while other (mostly overly critic) people will find flaws in everything and will never experience true childlike joy in cinema. Every ‘Hero’ journey involves a seemingly unsurpassable challenge that they end up mastering in some sort of epic fashion. It has been like that (and proven to resonate well with the audience) ever since the days of Ancient Greek theatre. Also, I doubt that any of the LMAO commentators would be able to come even close to such a consistent, well-paced and generally well-crafted screenplay.

[@NicklasHansen1995]

I swear to god the soundtrack when Maverick protects Rooster gives me en eargasm I haven’t experienced for a couple of years.

[@gerardogorospe7120]

The most underrated part of this sequence is the commander’s voice cracking slightly when he says there’s nothing they can do for Maverick. Despite their differences you can tell how much respect he has for Mav and how hard it is to make the choice to leave him behind for the sake of the others. Small detail but amazing acting.

[@Procrasti...]

Excellent comment

[@lrdeldric]

He made all the right decisions, even if it made him look like a bad guy or made people mad at him for it.

[@kylenielsen5341]

Yeah, the crack at @2:14 is the type of acting that can't be taught. Natural skill. I think it was Elizabeth Olson who said that in those types of scenes she thinks about something tragic from her own life to make it look believable.

[@1conickmz900]

Agreed. Felt like I was the only one that noticed

[@luckydr2623]

The two had an argument as well, earlier. Cyclone was willing to sacrifice his pilots for the mission but Maverick wanted everyone to get home safely. In this scene, you see Cyclone agreeing to Maverick's goals. Only prob is Maverick was shot down.

[@ColtonSteiner]

Rooster tells Maverick "Easy for you to say. No wife. No kids. No one to mourn you when you burn in." When Mav gets hit saving him, that instant realization of him not wanting him to be gone because he was the closest thing to a father he had and the need to go and save him is such a cool full circle moment.

[@RajeshGupta-hs1nx]

Did anyone notice: When during the mission Rooster is fearful and insecure and says: "Talk to me dad!", immediately afterwards they cut to Maverick who says "Come on KID, you can do it..." (Kid!) And then when Rooster throttles up and re-engages, Mav says: "That's it, SON. That's it!" according to the film's script. (Son!) This is where their father-son relationship really starts. And this scene then ultimately shows: Maverick would rather sacrifice his own life than let Rooster die, just like as if he was his father.

[@ColtonSteiner]

@@RajeshGupta-hs1nx great catch! I didn’t realize that until now. When they hop in the F14 together, I get chills!

[@RajeshGupta-hs1nx]

@@ColtonSteiner It's interesting how in the film's script the second line after Rooster re-engages literally says "That's it, SON. That's it!", in the movie Maverick says "That's it, kid. That's it!" Obviously means the same thing.

[@LandersWorkshop]

Yeah, you could hear it his voice and also the CO on the ship too.

[@strikerbowls791]

@@RajeshGupta-hs1nx according to the script 🤓

[@michaelwilson6480]

I gotta give a lot of credit to Glen Powell (Hangman) in the two seconds they show him asking to launch he shows genuine concern for his team with no "i'm gonna save the day" ego, while still looking totally in character. A great example of no small parts.

[@leraygun]

At the end of the day, after all the rivalry and jabbing, they will have each other's back. Notice how everyone's demeanor changes when it's go time for the mission. The competitiveness, fun and games attitude is gone when Mav announces the teams and even the ones who got picked show genuine concern on their faces. I heard people say in the military often that they may hate a certain person, but will do everything in their power to save their life if need be.

[@michaelwilson6480]

@@leraygun Most of us do feel that way. We may legit hate someone we serve with, but we'd hate the people shooting at us WAY more.

[@trev9168]

I hear a lot of people saying he’s the iceman of this movie but in all actuality he’s the maverick. Rooster is a lot closer to iceman which I prefer.

[@michaelwilson6480]

@@trev9168 Yeah, I don't agree he was the "Iceman". In the original Ice was confident almost to the point of arrogance, but never pompous about it. I think Iceman was still the Iceman of this movie :)

[@RajeshGupta-hs1nx]

I think Hangman's character is a mix of Iceman and Maverick.

[@hotshot590]

This scene had me on the edge of my seat. The fact that there wasn’t any music at first and all you could hear were the sounds of missiles firing, planes dumping flares, and the fear increasing in the voices of the pilots…just an incredible scene.

[@pertyslick6171]

I have not been at the edge of my seat for so long in a movie since I was a kid. This movie was fantastic!

[@westnoble1020]

The dumping of flares is my favorite sounds, I could listen to just that all day.

[@CastrolHondaSP2]

Sometimes no music makes the scene even more intense. Outstanding scene for me was Maverick's first timed run of the Canyon simulation. Just extreme flying and his heavy breathing to counter the massive G forces. 👌

[@lightninglord1]

Please apprehend all agents attached to this case.

[@hamburgerhelpersalisburyst1507]

The thudding of the flares in my theater hit us in the chest so hard.......you couldn't move...was amazing.

[@taajwarpope2708]

These flight sequences are absolutely eye candy.

[@okboomer6991]

Dude I'm watching this on my phone and it's gives me chills

[@ST-lb9tt]

Closest thing to this was Behind Enemy Lines where flares weren't as effective. In Top Gun Maverick, flares seem to work everytime as decoy maybe here the SAMs were more outdated than the ones in Behind Enemy Lines.

[@SptifireAce]

@@ST-lb9tt Flares are against heat seeking missiles, these SAM's however are radarguided. Popping flares whould have done nothing for them in real life, they would all have been shot down. But that's hollywood for you... This movie, just like the original topgun is rife with aviation and air combat inaccuracy.

[@TheKaMeLRo]

@@SptifireAce and can S-125 SAM in this scene shoot something this low ALT?, where is their radar? SAM operators would have very fast reaction. This scene should be Strela-10 at best.

[@ixdemonstudios4018]

@@SptifireAce yeah you’re right, popping flares won’t work against these SAM’s but CHAFF would, it would confuse the targeting system and the missile tone but your gonna have to pray that CHAFF would work if a missile is already on your 6

[@johnpark8188]

Even in this scene where everyone is under fire, Maverick is constantly watching the other pilots and providing help so they could avoid the missiles. Such an intense scene and shows Maverick's character especially with that sacrifice.

[@teedepefanio4974]

Grace under pressure, personified... well said, John ❤⚓👊

[@TalkingHands308]

He's the team leader. He's responsible for them. Kind of like how Cyclone is responsible for everyone involved in the mission, Maverick is responsible for his team. He's basically like a parent watching out for his children's safety. And same with Cyclone, when one of his guys was shot down, he desperately tries to get the rest of them back safely to the carrier, his voice even breaks when he's trying to convince Rooster to just come back. This movie definitely did a great job of showing that relationship. Maverick doesn't hesitate to sacrifice himself to try to save Rooster. And even at the very end, he tries to get Rooster to eject, when his ejection seat doesn't work, Maverick doesn't even bother to try his own to save himself. He was ready to just die alongside Rooster at that moment.

[@youtubeviewer6499]

Did Maverick survive in this movie?

[@b.t.356]

@@youtubeviewer6499 He did

[@youtubeviewer6499]

@@Steves_fish I know that!

[@freetoad5]

The scene at 1:14 always give me chills even now writing this, it just shows the desperate attempt by highly skilled pilots trying to get away and using everything they got. Awesome movie 100/10

[@penemuelwatcher2378]

Yeah. That scene. Zoomed out just enough to see everything. The tension, confusion, that aerial cat and mouse game. People in the theaters were gasping when they saw that.

[@Dewlone]

@@penemuelwatcher2378 honestly one of them really shouldn’t have made it out

[@StephonST]

You said it best.

[@savvyartifact8947]

Normally in modern movie the heroes almost always beat the odds and all make it home. But with this movie when the music started like 20 seconds prior to that timestamp I got a feeling and as soo as it went to the wide shot I realized that someone is going down. Phenominal story telling

[@BleedingUranium]

@@Dewlone Hard disagree, everyone making it home is EXACTLY what made the movie so good, and satisfying.

[@khyronbradford]

2:14 that voice crack, Cyclone just made the most difficult decision on his career. Jon Hamm is such an amazing actor.

[@b.t.356]

I can only imagine how Cyclone felt as he had to break the news to Rooster that his second dad is gone forever. Also, IMO, Jon Hamm is beyond underrated.

[@YDKJ07]

It's called as a captain or commander or leader. "Making the hard call"

[@ben8209]

He’s toasted.

[@frederickglass1583]

An amazing actor that hails from the good ole STL

[@streettacohunter3706]

The fact that he is prior service, as a Marine, he KNOWS those hard calls rip your heart out, knowing you must keep it together and focused.

[@fitvids551]

Flares dropping sound really hit your chest and stomach in IMAX. Best scene ever

[@Carlosmartinez-hi9nj]

Totally know what you mean, I just saw it in IMAX today! It's gut wrenching, Everybody has to experience it at least once in IMAX!

[@ST-lb9tt]

Man I missed the IMAX screening for this movie but did watch it in normal theater. Wish they would run it again in IMAX in my city.

[@flipcats]

Oh damn the flare sound shows how good they work with sound in this movie.

[@LandersWorkshop]

I know the thumping was like a sequence of gunshots or something.

[@jibberjabberr]

Just saw it in IMAX yesterday. So worth it. Amazingly fun time at the cinema

[@Carlosmartinez-hi9nj]

The cinema industry owes Tom Cruise a big thank you for rebooting the industry and holding off Maverick until It could be played in theater.

[@broski89]

I remember being annoyed that this movie was getting pushed back and wanting it to be released online. But seeing it in the theater I really glad that they waited. I wouldn't of had the same amazing experience if I watched it at home for the first time

[@lucasoheyze4597]

Erm, he only did that because of the money involved.

[@scratchntax722]

@@lucasoheyze4597 erm, source?

[@lucasoheyze4597]

@@scratchntax722 Logical deduction. Same with the Bond film, they held it back because there was a huge loan to pay off.

[@nickshelton8423]

@@lucasoheyze4597 I mean this is his word but going from the dedication he put I got the movie I’m gonna take it as that. He’s been quoted saying he felt it needed to be released in theatres. They went to extreme lengths for the ultimate theatre experience and wanted everyone to experience that.

[@IshanPandit]

I almost cried when Maverick's plane was hit. And our whole theatre went silent and I could hear some whimpers too. Such an amazing scene. Not to mention the amazing music by Hans Zimmer.

[@normancarter5419]

Hans Zimmer from television's "MIAMI VICE"

[@rendelbariuan7583]

Bro thats S-125 air defence introduced From 1961

[@normancarter5419]

@@rendelbariuan7583 What if a big flock of birds or geese or ducks flew over wouldn't that also automatically trigger the SAMs weapons system

[@Eradicator-jv9xr]

@@normancarter5419 big overkill, and it probably needs manual authorisation to fire.

[@kaiserepsilon4011]

@@rendelbariuan7583 Even if this fictional country can afford SU-57s, I would assume they basically spent their entire defense budget on their acquisition. Less for their functionality, and more for the bragging rights. Before all three were lost in a dogfight with a single boomer-brick.

[@Legohaiden]

"Tell him there's nothing he can do for Maverick... Not in a god damned F-18" Such good acting on that line, the voice crack and the seriousness of tone through it is really really hard to just... pull off.

[@joshcoyle3804]

No they are not leaving him circle back now

[@fencserx9423]

I honestly wonder how many times they ran the scene just to get that perfect line delivery. It breaks your damn heart

[@MrCrazyrob666]

Jon Hamm is a superb actor

[@GWE4]

'Not in a Goddamn F-18" I took that as a dig at the overall lack of updated gear we can take to combat....and it's well deserved. We need better planes and more of them.

[@jennibennett9724]

He would make an excellent older Batman.

[@derinalev6563]

the slight crack in Hamm's voice when he says "there's nothing you can do for maverick" gets me every time. you can feel how even he's heartbroken

[@harrycartwright8286]

Felt that 2 my core

[@b.t.356]

I feel like there was a character arc for Cyclone there. He clashed with Maverick's teaching styles and perspectives in the beginning, a sign of distrust. Later, he realizes just how much Maverick means to the Navy and how devastating this loss will be. Plus, he has to confirm Rooster's fear and tell him that his second dad is in the afterlife now. His demeanor bothered me a bit in the beginning, but he grew on me as the story progressed.

[@doronstauber7285]

0 doubt, was the right call.

[@mezaviation]

​@@doronstauber7285 actually he hesitated for like 2 seconds showing how he was hurt by Mav's loss and in the inside wanted to save him, but yes quickly he made the right call to bring everyone else back in one piece

[@jericho1733]

1:05 the music in combination with the sheer panic in their voices is incredible. The shot of the entire valley full of missiles is just amazing

[@retroprime6206]

Short, but an amazing sequence. Honestly my favorite part of the film. I almost shed a tear every time I watch it.

[@Sennsseii]

1:09 really captures how dire the situation is, everybody calling out and looking out had me on the edge of my seat, the music made it even more gut wrenching, the shot over the valley was just insane too

[@michaelriddick7116]

The almost panicked radio chatter and the missile contrails everywhere really hit me in the stomach :(

[@hybridShinx]

Fanboy screaming "Tally" several times was haunting for sure, Payback almost got hit by the first SAM missile

[@b.t.356]

It's one of the main reasons I was profusely hyperventilating during this movie 😭

[@woodrax]

Rooster yelling, "MAV!" when Maverick hit the brakes and deployed countermeasures, then is wide eyed saying, "MAV! NO!!!" when Maverick is downed really hits hard. Shows how Rooster went from contempt for Maverick to genuine care, concern, and love.

[@b.t.356]

I could tell that Rooster was trying really hard not to cry when Bob said that Maverick was gone. You can tell that he is devastated after thinking he watched his wingman and father figure lose his life. Considering the fact that he said he wouldn't make the same mistake as his late father did by trusting Mav, I could tell he regretted some of the things he said during their verbal altercation. Despite his grudge for the delay in his career and the loss of his father, Rooster couldn't bear to imagine Mav gone from life. Amazing storyline, writing, filming, and acting were all present in this scene. EDIT TO ADD: Although it is never revealed in the movie when Rooster lost his mother forever, there's a chance that he became an orphan and Maverick took him in. Maverick is his second dad, and watching what happened to him brought up painful memories. Losing his bio dad was bad enough, losing his second dad was too painful of a possibility. He loves Mav too much and all he wants is for him to be home with him.

[@joshcoyle3804]

No we are not leaving maverick circle back now

[@FindingTom]

My favorite shot is at 1:14 when the camera goes wide to show them all evading rockets and fighting for their lives. The music there is phenomenal as well.

[@swift4527]

Mine as well I feel like it’s so underrated

[@Ace-rp7vr]

It’s not totally accurate to how SAM (surface to air missiles) systems work all launching at once but I understand why it’s meant to create that tension and sense of dread especially when Maverick is shot down

[@kaylarose1081]

1:07 - 1:17 parallels the beach football scene so spectacularly. "Offense and defense at the same time" - hearing all of them talking to/over each other at the same time belies such a strong sense of camaraderie. I held my breath the entire time.

[@wrswrftp]

It was only defense? It's not like they were dogfighting the missles.

[@seechwing2058]

“talk to me, dad.” chills.

[@lawlaw8785]

My tears appear immediately when Maverick is hit The plot really helps the audience to immerse in the movie

[@3odayzak]

Am i the only one who thinks they could have used tomahawk missiles to target both sites ,no fighter jets op needed,no soldiers lost 🤨😑🤦🤷

[@paulog.5788]

@@3odayzak tomahawk aren’t made to get deep in the ground before exploding, plus the targeting system of the missiles would get really confused since it’s needed to aim for a small box in a valley surrounded by mountains

[@BlackHawkFR]

@@3odayzak No because GPS is jammed in the aera. And anyway, we don't care, because otherwise, we woudln't had such incredible scenes.

[@John-sr2hr]

LOL you really cried?

[@harrycartwright8286]

Can't lie tears got flowing wen he got hit I didn't think it could end in a more heroic way except for the 1 we actually got Maverick the Topgun

[@Jdne199311]

I dont know if anyone else notice, but I love how Maverick choose to put himself between the missile and Rooster, like if the flares fail to do their job, he is a physical sheild to protect his son.

[@joeyhuynh5893]

well thats exactly the point of the cobra maneuver. by pulling your brakes and flipping up you lose all air speed essentially making you a sitting target. good idea in a dogfight maybe but not advised against a missile. mav also cant deploy his flares infront of rooster he needs to either by on top or behind him to effectively use the flares

[@Jdne199311]

@@joeyhuynh5893 I agree :) awesome payoff from early in the film.

[@spittlefish5208]

Ironically, it's also the exact same move he made in training to defeat Rooster.

[@FancyHokage]

And It Exactly Proves Your Point Right After. Had He Not Been There Rooster May Have Been Hit By The 2nd Missile. Love How I'm Not The Only One To Notice Good Job Friend. Hope Everyone Is Having An Amazing and Blessed Day. As Always Hope All Is Well. And U And Ur Family Is In Good Health.

[@e.tazzyman2147]

What do you mean if anyone else noticed? It's clearly shown what he does

[@sideslick1024]

Rooster's "Oh my God" as he crests the mountaintop at 0:28 is one of the most chill-inducing lines I think I've ever heard in cinema.

[@johnkempel1171]

Completely agree. Rooster's "Oh my God" humanized this entire scene even more. It puts the SAM's into even more perspective as they come flying at us. Such a good movie, so many underrated parts that I can't stop rewatching.

[@christophervasquez9088]

Also in the fly in when rooster is eyeing the Sams in fear, when he says oh my God entering coffin corner it was like😳😳😳

[@hybridShinx]

Thats what those things were designed for, it will not stop until it gets to you

[@davidg9036]

Hell Yeah!!! Truly makes you feel as if you're actually there n that would most likely be our natural reaction.

[@Kauhl2912]

My theater went dead silent when Mavericks plane was hit

[@aaww8663]

they were dead inside.

[@calebhotchkiss5324]

Shouldn't the theater be dead silent anyway?

[@Kauhl2912]

@@calebhotchkiss5324 Lol yes but the air felt different in that room

[@broski89]

The theater I was in was silent the whole movie except towards the end when Hangman saved Maverick and Rooster than we all burst into cheering.

[@Jupiter.141]

I was like..okaaay when was the last time we saw Tom Cruise died on his film?

[@nazirulnaim5418]

0:51 you've got to acknowledge how well Maverick outmanoeuvred those SAM, only used flares when he really couldn't outrun them, meanwhile Rooster used his flares most of the time due to lack of manoeuvring skill.

[@vokasimid5330]

He's the best pilot of the team, he's also the only one on the team who has aerial combat experience.

[@fluffybunny6402]

Yeah due to pressure and panic he keeps on pressing till he run out of flares while maverick on the other hand use it wisely. You really can see how experienced and veterans he is

[@Thegoldenvalkyrie]

The difference between a veteran and a rookie 🤔

[@aaww8663]

this scene was really moving at the theatres when he saves goose kid and gets hit instead, it just had you captivated and in the feels.

[@deltozilla987]

That scene even had more impact for those who grew up with the memories of the 1st Top Gun movie. BEcause if I remember right one of the reviews for this movie by someone who watched the 1st Top gun as a teen stated that they are just as old IRL as Maverick is in the movie and this movie feels like the perfect ending to that chapter of their life.

[@b.t.356]

Watched it for the third time today. I actually audibly gasped. Wanted to cry, but for some reason I couldn't. However, when I watched it for the very first time, I broke down and cried when Mav got hit. What really broke my heart was hearing Rooster cry out for Mav and seeing him fight the temptation to cry. No matter how many times I watch this movie, I will be forever devastated at this scene. It hurts so much to see Rooster believe he lost his chance to tell Mav that he's sorry, that he forgives him, and how much he loves him.

[@scoobers290]

I always get goosebumps when I hear that “Dagger 1 is down” from Phoenix. Almost sounds like a cry for help

[@RQ_74]

This gets me every time & can’t hold back the tears.

[@loonie5468]

Immediately thought of Viper's words about Maverick's father, in the original: "He could've made it out...stayed in it. Saved 3 planes before he bought it."

[@Cheno0205]

Maverick: "So he did do it right..."

[@TheWPhilosopher]

Wait...saved three planes.....how many planes made it out the valley....what a call back. He could have made it out but he pumped back and used flares to save Rooster and took another rocket.

[@khyronbradford]

2:43 you can feel the sadness and resignation not only on Phoenix voice, but mostly on her eyes. Acting with half face covered is not an easy task. Props to the amazing Monica Barbaro.

[@FineFlu]

Her blinking is on point, not kidding

[@b.t.356]

You can also tell that Bob is devastated. I could read the heartbreak from behind the aviators when he told Rooster that he was sure that Mav lost his life (so glad that everyone lived, though.

[@3strll]

Mav is like a Father for them.

[@chanchaniceman]

Given how much Maverick has pushed her and the fellow pilots to the best of their abilities,the sadness is always gonna be around also she’s one of the only few who understands Rooster’s history and relationships to Maverick so she can truly understands Rooster’s own sadness and wanting to search for him

[@alexsi-gm2233]

I remember getting chills in the theater and actually feeling emotional during 1:08 and when it pans out that you see everyone dodging missiles. Here you see these pilots just trying to survive, the fear in their eyes, and them all communicating with each other so they don’t get killed. The panic in their voice, the build up in the music, is just so POWERFUL. Such a good scene and I’m so glad I experienced it in theaters😭😭

[@GoofysBandit]

I never noticed the little detail of Phoenix at 00:05 saying "Emergency jettison, Dagger 0-3 defending" And then you see her ditch the remaining bombs from her wings to make herself a smaller, less lethal target. Nice little detail. Blink and you miss it.

[@PaoloLery]

Yep 👍

[@flamemaster1099]

Was literally on the edge of my seat in the imax theatre for this, phenomenal movie

[@Ali-xs2ij]

1:15 This shot is breathtaking.

[@7xshadowxerox7]

Fighting for their lives every second without a single break just non stop stressful evading My heart would have given out lol

[@serpentphoenix]

Suddenly you realized that they thought about the goal, but not really about coming back safely.

[@guts-141]

@@serpentphoenix the plan was to regain speed and descend back to the canyons again Sadly Rooster was the last one and ran out of flares

[@Ali-xs2ij]

@@serpentphoenix They expected this and it is explained in the movie that they couldn't escape from the dogfighting unless they escape from that place as fast as possible which is what everyone tried to do.

[@alexthrailkill]

Started tearing up during this scene and my vision was blurry the rest of the movie. The moment they all start yelling and giving each other callouts was one of the most tense theater experiences I’ve ever had. Love this movie so much.

[@TheUnsungVil]

1:17 - the cinematic beauty of the cobra maneuver along with an iconic ‘guardian angel’ pose in that scene gives me shivers. Top Gun, Top Director, Top Movie! Edit: Additionally, it is a perfect example of ‘setup and payoff’ in screenwriting, as this maneuver is introduced earlier by Maverick in the combat training as a dogfight attack pattern. So beautiful to see it transformed into a defense tactic to save a fellow pilot.

[@space_monkey5662]

This movie is truly a spectacle.

[@jlems56]

2:09 to 2:20 is arguably the most emotional, gut wrentching part of the whole movie...and still just kills me even after watching for the 30th or so time.

[@b.t.356]

It's so [redacted] sad. Poor Rooster. He's already lost his parents and Uncle Ice forever. The pain I felt in my heart when everyone implies that his second father was KIA and his only option was to leave him behind and accept his passing was excruciating.

[@oxqlion9661]

this is hands down, the most fun movie I've ever watched. Not only the stunts are amazing, but also the director and the story writer.

[@thewhitewolf58]

So for once its not just a reboot cash in but actually a good movie?

[@Zero_2558]

@@thewhitewolf58 yep this sequel not only did reconnects to the old movie, it also shows how the main characters back then in this sequel was doing. Also lots of references for it( for example the intro of the movie and goose death), and to top it off the actors actually need to be trained to fly a F18 as well going through all the trainings like the actual pilots does in real life. Definitely not a reboot cash for all those hard work and details

[@warlynx5644]

@@thewhitewolf58 It not only feels like a true sequel, but arguably a successor to Top Gun

[@kylenielsen5341]

@@thewhitewolf58 In interviews Tom Cruise said he turned down lots of Top Gun sequel ideas because they didn't sound like the right idea.

[@RyuTheAsian47]

I love the small touch of Hangman's carrier scenes, especially here. Despite his ego, this shows that at his core, he's committed to never losing a squadron mate, regardless of what may happen

[@benkent22]

I love how Bob screams "Mav 9 o'clock, 9 o'clock!!" right as a missile streaks past his and Phoenix's plane, then it cuts to Mav barely avoiding the exploding missile

[@KaizenGaijin]

Never even noticed he called it out for max, thank you for pointing it out

[@benkent22]

@@KaizenGaijin You're welcome man

[@Agelmar101]

Loved how focused John Hamm was in this scene. He'd already gone out on a limb and appointed Maverick the Team Leader, but you can tell this is the admiral speaking here and making sure everyone else gets home safe and not risking anymore casualties.

[@loganstaheli1551]

I get teary every time I listen to all those pilots working together to call out the SAMs for each other. The fact that this level of skill, coordination, and ability exists among real pilots is actually humbling. Makes you proud and grateful for people like that in the world.

[@TaliZVasTyria]

1:35 that shot, maverick is like an angel with his flare covering over rooster like fiery wings

[@godsfavorite14]

Like dad protect his child.❤

[@pablod_7]

When that shot at 1:15 hits on the IMAX screen - it was absolutely stunning.

[@dwaynemorash]

John hamm really showed emotion here in just his body language and facial reactions

[@MagSulJA]

I only saw this at the cinema yesterday! I was on the edge of my seat the whole way through. Great film!

[@fitvids551]

Absolutely agree

[@joshuaheitman8232]

The cinematography in the part where Maverick covers Rooster in flares is perfect. He knew he was taking that hit. But he launched those flares perfectly. This whole movie is amazing.

[@billDgundam817DFW]

The symbolism @ 1:35 Maverick defending Rooster just like a Father protecting his son. Earlier in the film he told Penny he always wanted to be the Dad that Rooster lost. His best friend & formal Co-Pilot (Goose) and now getting the chance to fly with his Best Friends son & the honor to save his son! Gave Maverick the salvation & liberation he's been wanting ever since the accident with Rooster's dad Goose, the Best Friend & former Co-Pilot he lost. That shot also resembles or symbolizes a Phoenix rising from the ashes with the flares coming out & his nose pointing straight up. Just as if his mental state is rising again after saving his Best Friend's son & fellow solider's life!! The amount of art in cinematography & symbolism in this movie is a masterpiece of storytelling, everything is covered!! A story of redemption, love, forgiveness, duty, friendship, & etc. Movie of the year, hands down!! August 25th 2022

[@RajeshGupta-hs1nx]

Did anyone notice: When during the mission Rooster is fearful and insecure and says: "Talk to me dad!", immediately afterwards they cut to Maverick who says "Come on KID, you can do it..." (Kid!) And then when Rooster throttles up and re-engages, Mav says: "That's it, SON. That's it!" according to the film's script. (Son!) This is where their father-son relationship really starts. And this scene then ultimately shows: Maverick would rather sacrifice his own life than let Rooster die, just like as if he was his father.

[@billDgundam817DFW]

@@RajeshGupta-hs1nx nice observation, this is spot on to the storytelling & cinematography of the story. Just a masterpiece!!

[@RajeshGupta-hs1nx]

@@billDgundam817DFW Thanks. The movie is just a masterpiece. I literally went 11 times to watch it in the cinema which I have never done with any other movie. It needs to be experienced on the big screen whith great surround sound in the cinema. Thinking about going a 12th time, not sure how long it will still be in cinemas.

[@b.t.356]

Definitely makes sense since Maverick is Rooster's second dad. Mav loves rooster so much that he wants nothing more than to keep him out of peril. Rooster loves Mav so much that he has to save him despite orders to leave him behind. All he wanted to do was apologize to Mav for shutting him out in the past and refusing to let him into his heart, only to watch his chance go away. The fact that he accepted the role of wingman, saved his father figure, acted as impromptu Radar Intercept Officer, and welcomed his second dad's loving comfort shows Rooster's willingness to forgive him.

[@BlotRorschach]

Jon Hamm is fantastic here. He knows he's making the right decision, but hates himself for it all the same.

[@kwicnak4350]

This scene.. where they are all teamworking, everyone got each other's back. Something hits deep in me seeing this level of comraderie.

[@DetectiveJones]

Seen this movie several times and have even just rewatch 1:05 over and over again. Even so this scene gives me the same exact feeling it did the first time, every time. This movie is a damn masterpiece.

[@marcus.xe10]

The way the audio was mixed and mastered was incredible in this movie. Comanche at 2:00 while saying “Comanche, Bandits inbound. Single group hot, recommend Dagger flow south. One minute to intercept” you can still hear the Hawkeye’s engines growling in the background. Little details like that make movies so much more enjoyable to watch.

[@javiergallegos5777]

In real life Maverick would have been awarded at least 2 medals of Honor for his actions during this mission.

[@haroldb1856]

Awarded in secret for this classified mission.

[@guts-141]

Pentagon would like to find out how did Maverick managed to beat 2 5th Gen fighters with a 3.5's Generation F-14

[@lordroo8484]

@@guts-141 Easy. It's the pliot, not the plane. And Mav is probably the single best pilot the US got. At least the best F-14 pilot, especially after Iceman's death.

[@shadow7988]

@@lordroo8484 arguably, by the end of the movie, he could be called the best pilot in the world at the time. After all, he's the only living ace. And skill gap or not, downing two Su-57 felons in a rickety old f-14 that wasn't even fully armed or supplied and had it's radar off is absurdly impressive.

[@Clangokkuner]

@@guts-141 plot armour lol

[@hoodedr6]

Honestly goosebumps, when they’re all talking, missiles going off, the intensity was next level.

[@WC-tv7lk]

I love Rooster's expression and just his breathing wanting to go back for Mav. What a damn movie.

[@ripsnorter185]

When Mav flew over it always reminded me of an angel protecting. So awesome

[@Rohit-nd6ie]

the music feels like its hopeless to fight back... there's too much its so badass

[@bonboll5012]

Normally when watching action movies and the main character "dies", i would immediately realize and basically say "yeah, hes not dead. Theres still some minutes left in the movie." But this movie, and this particular scene managed to not only keep me on the edge of my seat, but also completely forget that fact.

[@stygiandragon3865]

Because the entire scene, from the visual, the sounds, the ear piercing sounds all push your adrenaline, and not to mention, just when you though they are safe, more SAMS are fired at them and you are high on adrenaline again. They give you no time to rest on it, and suddenly Rooster is out of flares and you got at least nervous for him, Mav safes him, tricking you to believe we're go, and Mav got hit. At that point, your adrenaline is just too high to think. All you can grasp is Mav got hit.

[@BenJPics9925]

Cinema was invented for movies like Top Gun: Maverick.

[@yellowflamegaulent3902]

At 2:06 You can see on Cyclones face that he wants go to save Maverick but he cleary dosen't want to risk the lives of his pilots or anyone else especially when the targets been hit.

[@thewline887]

He's firm and sad at the same time

[@astral2282]

1:15 this scene with the jets swarming around and all the pilots frantically calling out missiles is just…perfect, it sets up so much damn tension, and the musical spike gives a sense of dread that someone’s about to die, I love this movie so god damned much.

[@kaylarose1081]

I actually would not have minded if this was Maverick's final scene. Loved the ending and all the plot twists, but there was something beautiful about thinking that he paid the ultimate price to protect his friend's kid - especially after all of the baggage they'd been dealing with throughout the movie.

[@Imaginehello7799]

I was so worried that's what they were gonna do. There were so many hints that he was going to die... ugh ugh. I would've been so upset!

[@DMKelly20]

This is an absolutely incredible scene in a movie full of incredible scenes. Every performance in this scene is terrific, but for me, this was the scene that, for me, really showed Cyclone as being more than simply a two-dimensional gruff admiral type of character. And Jon Hamm crushed this scene. From the voice crack to the expressions on his face (especially the one right before he ordered them to come back to the carrier), he conveyed beautifully an admiral who made a call he dreaded and under no circumstances wanted to make, but felt like he had no choice otherwise. Fantastic performance from Hamm.

[@hwlee119]

영화관 가서 두 번 봤는데, 둘 다 이 장면에서 울었음.....

[@versthappening603]

when the boys and i watched this movie we were literally having to use every fiber of our bodies to not scream "NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO"

[@CidTheNadie]

1:34 THAT capture right there is the part that had me in cinemas, in the IMAX showings 5 times. my god they did such a fantastic job on this film

[@ajsmets]

1:35 is so symbolic. I like to call it the Angel shot

[@mattandreana6501]

The whole mission scene is absolute perfection. Visuals and sound design are incredible

[@wolfzillaproductions4563]

I legit froze up in total shock when Maverick went down. Not only did he defend Rooster from certain death by taking the hit for him, but this scene demonstrates how much Rooster has come to respect him and is willing to go back and search for him. It’s one of those scenes that pulls at your heart strings.

[@lrdeldric]

When Maverick moves to protect Rooster you can see him pull back on the throttle and pull up at the same time. Helped him get behind Rooster but made him essentially a stationary target in mid-air. There was no way the second missile was gonna miss him and he knew it. Makes it more reasonable for him to have survived if he knew it was coming.

[@martinqizeaq]

If you noticed. That is the same maneuver he did when training. That he did when he's fighting, now he saving him.

[@kiefergrundman-brady3795]

When the whole team is barking communication and they’re defending with the flares, then get the aerial shot of the mayhem actually happening, made me so proud of our military and those involved with protecting us. I forgot I was watching a movie, such an incredible sequence.

[@chriscroall3695]

Movie literally shows what our pilots actually go through in real life , they deserve all the respect of this movie 👏👍

[@LZRD107]

@@chriscroall3695 in real life its actually a cake walk. Anyone can do it with only a few days of training

[@ahmaddaniel6500]

@@LZRD107 damn. Guess those pilots with years of training wasted their time

[@LZRD107]

@@ahmaddaniel6500 I'm glad you understand

[@ahmaddaniel6500]

@@LZRD107 i did understand something alright

[@WOOT905]

This scene is the culmination of every single minute in the first 3 quarters of the movies training scenes and emotional moments. From the very second they break the mountains peak it becomes " a dogfight the whole way home", but not even against the 5th generation fighters, against the individual pilots themselves and the situation they are in. Maverick was right, they had been told they are the best of the best their whole careers facing nothing of this magnitude. And the wide shot of all the pilots scattered screaming around the screen, with SAMs exploding behind them with the panicked and constant radio chatter to one another brings every singe emotion to the forefront.. the realization that genuinely someone might not make it home even before the 5th gens make it to the AO begins setting in. Absolutely perfect setting, timing and execution.

[@seyumaiayami3536]

God, hearing those missiles launch in the theatre was crazy nuts. Was on the edge of my seat the entire time.

[@Christineog11]

At 0:28, it bounced me off my seat when I saw this in dbox motion seats. It was such a ride.

[@NexRMI]

The Tomcat became my favorite fighter since Top Gun 1. When I first saw a short clip of it during the Official trailer I was thrilled to see the movie. Having seen it, I can say that the escape scene with the Tomcat had me in happy tears. This movie is just too good to be seen once. I can honestly say it is by FAR the best movie I've seen in many many years. Take my money!!!

[@brxps]

My wife who hates Tom cruise movies was on the edge of our couch glaring in awe. That’s how badass this movie is

[@Pro_Butcher_Amateur_Human]

Same. I dislike Tom Cruise (respect his acting and stunts, don't like him) and so have always avoided his movies. I still haven't seen Top Gear, but my sister watched Maverick and dragged me to see it, insisting I had to for the visual effects alone. I have to admit, it is a film with gorgeous visuals and gripping action, that made me angry with how much I loved it despite myself.

[@PunkPaine]

I just noticed that this movie doesn’t have a villain. I guess the true villain is Mav’s past and guilt. He had to fight them throughout the whole movie.

[@marverickmercer1968]

1:30 Maverick use the same maneuver he used on Rooster during training to save him

[@eivom1]

The flare sounds are so satisfying

[@lukeilomo3209]

Have you ever cried while having goosebumps and excited at the same time?.... This scene is a masterpiece and the music score is top notch

[@ct9451]

That shot at 1:35 of Mav's plane flying over dropping flares is pure cinematic brilliance.

[@generousnickname9714]

Maverick’s maneuver at 1:35 mirrors the one he did earlier in his dogfight with Rooster, though, this time, instead of fighting, he saves Rooster. Really goes to show how the relationship between the two developed into something more akin to brotherhood than hostility.

[@Locadel2003]

I was really sure he was gonna die but this movie surprised me

[@tailhookmd2546]

I hope it’s not lost on anyone that Mavericks not only flying his jet here but he’s essentially flying everyone else’s as well. A true adversary instructor. His SA is off the charts!!

[@ksj7609]

Im holding my breath while watching this

[@elite4championjosh]

I couldn't breather half through this movie. So much suspense

[@b.t.356]

Relatable, I was having an emotional meltdown and hyperventilating throughout this part of the movie, as well as freaking crying

[@scottbarkley496]

The wide shot is just pure cinema 1:14 MASTERPIECE

[@peterfrank3365]

1:35 Beautiful shot.

[@jayw3512]

This scene reminded me so much of the parallels to Mavericks dad and Viper way back in the day. “There were bogeys like fireflies…he stayed in it”. Mav did what a leader does. He didn’t hesitate to protect Rooster. Likewise, Rooster didn’t hesitate to repay the favor. Amazing.

[@Christineog11]

This scene was one I’ll always remember- I saw this in DBOX motion seats and every missile at 0:28 literally bounced me off my seat! The absent of the music and increase panic of each pilot and the panoramic view of smoke in the air, screaming, and fear was so intense. This movie is perfect!!!

[@Dewlone]

Especially how the scene starts with no music

[@brianbuy0iy0i]

When Rooster says "OMG" chills. When you see all 4 jets trying to dodge missiles. CHILLS

[@TreeckoBro]

1:37 That brief moment where you thought Maverick died.

[@mfrancatoferrante]

The score in the movie was incredible. It was really something when Mav deployed the flares over Rooster.

[@joshkrato]

Mav was looking back, waiting for that second missile to hit. He knew exactly what he was doing.

[@richardcollins6629]

I think I know why this movie did so well at the box office. We were hungry for the theatrical experience, and we hadn't had that since Avengers Endgame. We missed that through the pandemic. Then Maverick came out and, BOY......did it deliver!!!! 🤘🤘🤘🤘

[@Gawain_Phoenix]

When Rooster says: Mav nooo!! It's like Dad noooo!!

[@fabienzaca]

The defensive flares are a visual and auditory delight 😁

[@actionman9451]

Goose would of been proud of them both.

[@ItsJustAyo]

goose dead

[@actionman9451]

@@ItsJustAyo I know that I’m just saying if he was still around he would of been proud.

[@ItsJustAyo]

@@actionman9451 yeah, but he is dead 💀

[@FantasyYeet]

You know they are gonna make it but you are on the edge of your seat the entire time. We dont get em like this much anymore.

[@nysef8161]

its hard to verbally explain the effect of the flares in IMAX (0:13). it was 90% bass, almost a bone-shattering experience. the scene was already intense enough, but the sound made it my favorite action sequence in the previous decade, maybe even more.

[@hugorustrian4942]

I just got out of the theater after watching this for the 4th time. This movie is just incredible and this scene is my favorite, it’s just outstanding, great and visually perfect.

[@shubono3186]

2:17　I really love this scene.