Top Gun: Maverick (2022) - Maverick's Test Run Scene | Movieclips

[@IshanPandit]

one of the best movie sequences ive ever seen. everyone at my theatre seemed to be holding their breath while watching this! amazing tension and development and the climax. our theatre cheered when he finished the run lol

[@sgb5584]

The ancient prophecies have been fulfilled! Jesus Christ has died and risen again so that everyone that believes in Him may be saved. We are to repent of our sins and believe in Him so that we may have salvation after death. Read the New Testament of the Bible for more information.

[@geohandle]

@@sgb5584 bro really said read for more information 💀💀

[@tanthaman]

People who cheer in movies are cringe

[@bobguy6542]

@@sgb5584 And the Messiah's name is... Tom Cruise.

[@adamredden2007]

It was. That's why I'm here, lol

[@twgan810]

The most breathtaking and thrilling sequence of the entire movie, kept us at the edge of our seats from start to finish, and it is glorious on IMAX.

[@WebHead1996-1]

Totally agree in IMAX it was gorgeous

[@livinglegend010]

Completely agree with this. It felt like IMAX was pushed to its limit and everyone sitting in got hit will the full effect of the experience. Absolutely amazing.

[@elijahmodnar1]

THIS IS THE IMAX VERSION, its 1:90 ratio!

[@ruthmaclaren1553]

Tom is a brilliant actor with stellar acting skills. He has the art and talent to keep the audience engaged whatever the situation may be.

[@AzNightmare]

@@elijahmodnar1 *Sick... I'm watching this again on my Ultrawide monitor. lol.*

[@parkjoe1]

Say what you will, Jon Hamm plays this scene in immaculate fashion...half wishing to fail, half wishing to succeed. The non-verbal acting is spot on

[@classicwhitebread]

Just like Anthony Hopkins

[@wrmusic8736]

by the end of this scene you can read first full support and then respect on his face when he almost smiles.

[@Tuc082]

He is so great in this scene!!

[@VerticalSound]

I would say half wishing to fail....full wishing to succeed. Yeah, I know my math is off....

[@0megacron]

Yeah, just his face did a great job of showing the situation he was in. If Maverick failed, it would be a huge kick in the balls to an already shaky morale situation. If Maverick crashed or died, the Admiral would have to answer for it. Even if Maverick completely succeeds, the Admiral has to discipline him for it, but wouldn't be able to kick him out because he just succeeded at it. Somehow Hamm conveys all that in a matter of seconds on-screen.

[@mcdonaldsapp666]

Saw this movie 3 times in the theater. First time my jaw was dropped holding my breath during this scene.. 2nd I was smiling ear to ear, third was emotional as I tear up. All three times were a rush of adrenaline and emotion. This is easily the best movie Ive seen in years.

[@CurtisBenjaminIsrael4453]

👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿

[@MojaveDan]

Last time I seen it in a theater was first row middle seat. AMAZING adrenaline rush..

[@malehumanperson7901]

Only three times? You amateur.

[@Csal92]

Saw it twice just to get my friends to watch it.

[@MrMacaflo]

i saw this move 5 times it is amazing man

[@iluvweezies5688]

this movie has even made the youtube comments section civil, polite, professional, encouraging and fun. what a great movie.

[@thee_morpheus]

Much like an elite film should, shows like Sopranos, Breaking Bad, Wire do the same for the most part

[@HyunlixHearts]

KZbin comments can be vicious

[@smpdevelopments]

lol love this, when hollywood isn't trying to divide us we are strong.

[@har.19]

exactly!

[@brandongray1059]

Yep. This was the only movie I paid for last year. Everything else I was interested in I screened via the high seas and deemed it unworthy of my wallet.

[@dignifieddan.4198]

This scene was amazing for all the reasons below, but also because it was the moment they all truly earned their respect for their leader. He showed them that he wouldn’t make them do anything that he couldn’t do himself;that he couldn’t teach them to do. Oh and he did it with style as well, never deviating from his own personality.

[@thee_morpheus]

The absolute balls on Maverick, because if he fails in front of everyone...wow does he lose all respect. Unreal scene

[@dignifieddan.4198]

@@thee_morpheus Yepp. Fantastic leader. By example. I also loved when he first came to meet the other officers and thought it was a combat mission just for him, he had absolutely no hesitation. He said something like “I’ll make it work”. So badass.

[@carbon.the.christ5626]

I think he needed to know for himself that it could actually be done as well. Before he was willing to send any of them out there.

[@dignifieddan.4198]

@@carbon.the.christ5626 he knew it could be done.. he was insisting from the beginning that that was the right time, probably based off his own experience in those planes and past combat missions. But he definitely wanted to show them, (and prove the instructors wrong).

[@carbon.the.christ5626]

@@dignifieddan.4198 i think he knew that was the time that he needed to be done in. But not that it could be done,because he never did it. Seeing all those students fail,had to make him some doubt. Im sure he wanted to know for himself before he sent those students off.

[@Semeyaza]

This is how you respect a character who had been an icon for more than a generation. Not by deconstructing him to pieces or with the same "it's now older and bitter and useless", but giving him a proper epic send off! Thank you, Tom, for respecting your character and us.

[@jwroot]

Ya hear THAT Lucasfilm?😒

[@carbon.the.christ5626]

​@@jwrootsad that I immediately thought about Luke too lol

[@bluebay700]

Me: (swivels chair towards Disney)

[@colonelflom262]

RIP Luke Skywalker

[@cliffbooth7075]

Somehow it was better than the original. A really rewarding movie to watch. My wife isn’t really into action movies, but she sat down halfway through it & was hooked until the end & loved it.

[@SilverHyozanryu]

I adore hangman's expressions during this scene he still has that smug smile but it screams "alright old man, show us what you've really got", it's perfect.

[@osplays]

Haha, exactly. - and then the "Damn" at the end. It shows Hangman's respect and admiration with one word.

[@fix0the0spade]

@@osplays I love the 'damn,' it's that little moment of realisation for Hangman that no, he isn't actually as good as he thinks he is.

[@theburg2220]

@@fix0the0spade He may still think he's "very good" but he realizes he's nowhere close to being the best.

[@lizzfrmhon]

How to do movies right and Tom is a veteran. Apart from all the good points mentioned here I also noticed the female pilot is not propped to be a femme fatale or a guy beater or a love interest. They don’t make her be an obnoxious girl boss either. She’s just another pilot who happens to be a woman and holds her own with the rest of the guys. No pandering here folks. Just a good female character.

[@edecioparedes7424]

also very prettier.

[@themandownthehall]

She also respects Maverick throughout after the dogfighting in the beginning. Notice how she says "nice" when he says "I'm going anyway" and later she has the look like she absolutely knows he's going to do it right before he says "bombs away"

[@lucastea9533]

Exactly. Loved her

[@fullm3tal90]

How do you shift your whole view on movies being bad because “girl” 😂😂😂😂

[@mung01re]

@@fullm3tal90 Don't blame him, blame Hollywood for pushing the trope to sell tickets to otherwise unwatchable tripe.

[@chadclark4014]

A good leader says it can be done, but a great leader proves it can be done!

[@deborahbezett5433]

That is an excellent point..

[@CaptainNorthernMan]

Leading by example is the saying.

[@Achilles-Red]

This is an underrated comment

[@chadclark4014]

@@Wisdom-Nuggets-Tid-Bits a movie with good leadership lessons

[@carlchong7592]

All students need is an example that something impossible can be done. Before that example doubt holds us back. We fear failure and we fail to commit to our attempt. Once something impossible has been done, everyone else who follows rushes to take on what was once impossible simply because the impossibility has been disproven. I remember years ago when Kurt Browning landed the first quadruple axle was landed in figure skating competition. Shortly afterwards a few skaters managed to also land quads. Now a quad is nearly a mandatory maneuver if one wishes to be a champion contender.

[@jscdragon]

Cyclone’s reaction is the best. He’s the commanding officer of the mission and seemingly the antagonist to Maverick’s methods, but in his heart he’s still a fighter pilot and is rooting for Maverick to pull this run off more than anyone. And the fact that we the audience are the only ones to see the hope and excitement in his eyes during Maverick’s run, makes this scene.

[@suave-alpaca8412]

I agree. I was worried that he would be someone who’s overly against Maverick out of pettiness, but Im glad that its not. He’s just being reasonable. No one could pull off what Maverick asked, and the time is ticking, so he decided to take over. But after seeing that it could be done, he took action and assign Maverick as team captain, because Maverick would provide leadership and morale boost being on the field. At the end Cyclone risked his entire career for this

[@michaelnguyen823]

I have to say I like Warlock's reaction, too. As the XO, he seems to be freer to root for Maverick while still showing certain deference to Cyclone, but here, he says Screw It and really wants Maverick to pull it off.

[@kylenielsen5341]

It's a win-win for Cyclone. Either Mav fails and he can turn and say, "See? This guy's way won't work" and begin his training, or Mav succeeds, and while he has to eat some crow, the team now knows what's possible and can work on getting it done.

[@Gargarks]

Understated performance by Jon Hamm. And a well written character and expectation subversion. We think he's being set up to be the antagonist, but he's a good leader who cares about those under him and the mission. And he's faced with the impossible decision of prioritizing both.

[@DarkLordDiablos]

@@kylenielsen5341 He also knows that Maverick will do something like this after being grounded as he wants to prove it can be done to both himself and his pilots who after having seen it done will have way more confidence in both him and the mission.

[@aeonversestudios01]

I love the dynamic between the admirals in this movie. You can tell that Warlock is one of the last senior officers who still truly believes in Maverick and what he stands for

[@r6854]

To be fair, him and Iceman, are the only ones left that saw maverick in his prime and know firsthand just how good he truly is.

[@gurpreetjoshi3027]

Maverick living up to his name. The "I'm goin anyway" is pure gold.

[@timclaus8313]

"Nice" followed 2 minutes later with "damn".

[@samabinanti4940]

They cut off the last part when the rookie pilot said Damn.

[@susanlloyd1133]

Yeah there is no such thing it cant be done in mavericks eyes it's like you say it can't be done OK let me go to work on it and I'll prove to you it can and it will! be done lol

[@samabinanti4940]

I live by the same suit.

[@samabinanti4940]

You can't hold someone hostage or Lock someone down like Maverick.

[@wolfzillaproductions4563]

Maverick really just embodied “Fine, I’ll do it myself.”

[@kcp7042]

You mean “hold my beer, I’ll do it myself”

[@ZaitroSilau]

"And make it in less time." XD

[@JBTriple8]

Love it

[@rdperrin5854]

If you want something done right do it yourself.

[@MicksModels]

It’s the opposite, it’s “see it can be done. Don’t think just do.” He said it the entire film.

[@NycStreets]

Two points I have. This scene shows just how real leadership is done in the military. As a combat vet, I couldn’t ask my soldiers to do something I am not able to do. Also, If you notice the more experienced pilots (the admirals) instantly knows how important this is by their serious face. The younger pilots look more in awe how he was able to do it on his first run. The older guys know the survival of the pilots depend on if maverick is able to prove it can be done.

[@timclaus8313]

And Warlock is pulling for him the entire time.

[@manuelkant3685]

He still stole a jet and did this without permission I don't know which military your serve but in Germany he would have been fired immediately ^^

[@PassportBrosBusinessClass]

Maverick stole a jet when his flight status was grounded and he flew the jet in a manner where it may not be airworthy ever again. This is not an example of good leader ship. This is an example of movie politicking.

[@Peppergrison1]

@@manuelkant3685 it's a movie !

[@MelkorHimself]

Beware an old man in a profession where they typically die young.

[@EvilTheOne]

I saw the original Top Gun when I was in my first enlistment; and the sequel immediately after my retirement. As I was in the military for 39+ years, and there were times that the youthful exuberance of newer troops questions your experience, wisdom and fitness to still kick *ss. There's nothing like showing how it's done. One of my favorite cinematic moments ever!

[@SgtGrimlokk]

I love that they made the scene actually take 2 minutes and 15 seconds. Really keeps you in tune with the movie.

[@ThePoorBoy]

This scene is a masterwork of filmmaking.

[@jttasb]

I liked that too, although the last countdown to missile strike was 10 seconds instead of 7 :(

[@joels5150]

The best scenes like the Dark Knight’s opening heist, and the Hong Kong extraction scene, along with the main bank heist in Heat appreciate the minute timing of such events to heighten the moments.

[@cjthenarhwalking1378]

I love when the timers are accurate another instance is in Pacific rim, the nuclear meltdown timer is actually 60 seconds

[@smellycunt1629]

I didn't even realize they did the scene in "real time". That sort of attention to detail is commendable.

[@Chilliconcarnage]

This scene is so well executed. It's up there with the docking scene of "Interstellar" and no surprise that Hans Zimmer scored them both.

[@TSAVVVV]

You are right. That is a draw. There can be no winner. Both are trutly epic scenes for the ages. But I do have to say this. If I could only get to see one, would have to be the docking scene because of the music.

[@PhilDave55]

I couldn't put my finger on it but that's exactly it

[@MJi630]

I think not having music overshadow the natural sounds of the jet and Maverick's physiological reactions is why the scene is so amazing.

[@Matamoros212]

Thanks, now I have to watch this too

[@rory8182]

@@TSAVVVV The quote unquote "better scene" is just do you like space craft or fighter jets more, which is a personal opinion

[@vinceteo7091]

One of the best films I’ve seen in the past few years. I went with my dad who saw the original in theatres and I looked over and he had tears in his eyes in some scenes. I can assure you they weren’t tears of disappoint…. Glad to see the box office numbers too

[@johnbills3056]

I saw the original in the 80s and honestly I have the same reaction as your dad. I had tears in many scenes....the movie was just excellent 👍.

[@ronjones9447]

I’ve gone to see it’s 2x so far and looking forward to going again, I get chills in the 1st 5 minutes. Amazing

[@vinceteo7091]

@@ronjones9447 I’ve been meaning to go again, last time i saw something more the once was the dark knight.

[@alejandronoceti8984]

Dude, i had the same exact experience, went with my old man who also saw the original in theatres back in the day and we both got emotional

[@ronjones9447]

@@alejandronoceti8984 your dad x military, retired navy here

[@MarkConway73]

I've stopped counting how many times I've watched this clip. This may be one of the best action scenes in film history. Holding my breath and unblinking just as Jon Hamm was, so as to not miss anything. This movie really is a love-letter to Aviation... and to us fans.

[@Howlingburd19]

Mark my words, years from now, this movie will be remembered as a masterpiece, and a “classic”. It already is, one of the greatest movies of at least the 21st century tbh And I still stand by this claim in 2024

[@simonpomfret]

Love that! ¬ Agreed X

[@arod1766]

It’s a good movie in a time of bad movies (marvel time). That’s it

[@CommanderTato]

@@arod1766 Its good on its own too, you didnt see often a second part where it is just as good as the original.

[@KevinNordstrom]

@@CommanderTato it's not better than the original, but it definitely carried it's weight as a great sequel. I'm glad they didn't butcher it.

[@AdilAaronAkhtar]

@@KevinNordstrom I disagree, the original is only good now for the nostalgia factor, the sequel is way better

[@slavacernarus7083]

2:59 Honestly love Warlock's reaction here. He doesn't obviously react to Maverick's performance. Just a pure silent "yes!" with his clentched fist. He knew Cyclone's plan was suicidal compared to Maverick's and he really wanted Maverick to prove his mission strategy is possible. Warlock always respected Maverick.

[@timclaus8313]

Think it was more than respected, like Ice, he believed in Maverick.

[@tidefanyankee2428]

Yep, and you can see the faintest hint of a grin by him.

[@lpg12338]

@@timclaus8313 Well said.

[@gsyoung54]

That part and "Nice" were my two favorites from this Bang with crack scene...

[@TheArtisticGhost]

Warlock being on Mav’s side made me smile all the time

[@Kevin-MM69ex]

Just read an article about this scene (what brought me here) and the Navy Pilot actually flying the plane said that this is the one scene he would NOT want to ever do again!! Just knowing this is REAL makes it jaw dropping!!

[@ellisjackson3355]

I could tell that the scene was real just watching how the plane moved from a 3rd person perspective and seeing the heat shimmering from the exhaust

[@Glatroz]

Do you have a link to that article? Would love to read it!

[@tomasstana5423]

@@Glatroz same here

[@Daywalker_27]

Oh do share

[@Starinthesky826]

@ellisjackson3355 My only nitpick was, And maybe it was different in the IMAX because (I didn't end up catching it in IMAX : ( the toned down how damn loud! The after burn is. (My uncle retired as a. F-18 Co-pilot)

[@arminxvs3372]

Rest of Hollywood - take notes! You DON'T deconstruct an old hero - you instead use his greatness to inspire and motivate a new generation of heroes. It's simple as that.

[@arminxvs3372]

@theprogram863 Completely!

[@JBTriple8]

Ok I was fine with Luke Skywalker potrayal in the Sequel Trilogy he did do that at the End of TLJ fan of both

[@arminxvs3372]

@@JBTriple8 Except he didn't really because his death was kinda in vain and somewhat ignored in Rise of Skywalker. Rey was already becoming a Jedi before his death and no other force-user got inspired by that. They kinda threw Luke under the bus imo.

[@BleedingUranium]

@theprogram863There's a further parallel too, as Viper knew Maverick's father, just as Maverick knew Rooster's.

[@maikeru1990]

X2

[@sylvio1980]

This movie was a total experience. Edge of the seat from start to finish. Movies like that haven’t been made in many years. Bravo !

[@ethernas7916]

Because the WOKE didn’t ruin the film

[@kenjisparks]

@@ethernas7916 do you actually know what woke even means?

[@ryanjanis9184]

@@kenjisparks Doubtful. For one, it's not a noun.

[@DealerCamel]

Love how Hangman is just enjoying the show. He’s been cocky up to this point, but he knows the alpha dog is in town, and he can’t wait to see how it’s done.

[@inthenickoftimee]

Came to say this

[@meis1385]

I love the previous scene in that room too. Hangman says, "for this mission you either fly like Maverick or you don't come home at all." Then later says "this mission requires flying like no fighter pilot has ever flown before." *looks at Maverick* "not even him." I'm sure I butchered the quotes but I loved how the most arrogant person you've ever seen in your life acknowledges that Maverick is THE Man.

[@RuanAntunes7]

Hangman was this Movie’s young Iceman

[@SteveC484]

@@RuanAntunes7 He was actually this movie's young Maverick which was awesome.

[@stevedunne1571]

Yes. Hangman knows that it’s possible to do it. But he wants to see it done, too.

[@hehaka01]

Me: I'm going to watch Top Gun Maverick. Girlfriend: But you've seen it in theaters 8 times already. Me: Well, I'm going anyway.

[@daverrg81]

Phoenix: Nice

[@burntpotatoburntpotato1541]

It really is a good movie😅 this is the reason why I’d prefer navy Airforce than any other

[@Retsler54]

Haha, great answer!

[@arqgupta264]

I have already watched it 12 times (in theatre) 😂

[@christophergolas9930]

...because it's THAT good. :)

[@RedEyedJedi]

I watched the first film when I was 9 years old and I've waited until now for the sequel. I was not disappointed. What an absolute masterpiece. I can't wait until 2060 for part 3.

[@Nafifope]

This is a great scene not just because of the climax, it shows what a real leader is, how he opens the way... Thats why its also inspiring besides everything else... One of the best 5 movies Ive seen in the last 5 years for sure!

[@Way_Of_The_Light]

@Filipe which are the other 4 best movies?

[@mylenebuenviaje801]

@@Way_Of_The_Light Morbius

[@nooboi1510]

@@Way_Of_The_Light cuties

[@cherry-blood72]

@@Way_Of_The_Light mr bean

[@BillyBob-cy9yi]

ok chillax it was good but not one of the best 5 movies. At times it was corny, and had a nostalgia factor to it.

[@EnderiumRace]

I love that once the simulation started there was no cheesy remarks no one tried to stop him it was just him and the people that were wondering if he could actually pull it off beautifully done Edit 2 weeks later: holy cow 4.k likes thank you so much

[@DerKiesch]

And no big score chiming in, instead every distraction being cut out. Just the sounds of the stick being moved subtlely in the backside (maybe this is even the actual cockpit audio).

[@SWells679]

Yeah and his breathing and grunting fighting gravity. Masterful Scene.

[@Mububban23]

Sometimes less is more. Hollywood often forgets that in CGI extravaganzas

[@nikitamohanan2124]

Even in that beach scene where he was knocked over, I felt so sure the boys especially Rooster who had a valid grudge against him would mock and laugh at him like they did at the bar and the dog fighting test scenes but surprisingly and shockingly he offered him a helping hand and lifted him up...which speaks volumes about his upbringing and his parents' legacy and influence on him especially Goose! Loved the on screen chemistry and relationship between Maverick and Rooster. It was aptly executed!

[@sebipayne]

@@Mububban23 have you checked the credit list at the end of the movie? This also had a looot of CGI. But on the other hand true, it also had many practical effects and scenes shot with real cameras.

[@vincentmcclain9307]

This scene is why we went back a second time. real acting,believable script, and an actor who give you your moneys worth And the popcorn a free refills

[@mannymarc24]

I don't know how I finished all that popcorn. LoL. So glad he was adamantly against streaming. worth time and money.

[@muysantos2859]

I was named Pete Maverick by my Mom he's a huge fan of Tom Cruise. after years at 30 yrs old, watched this with my Mom. You have no idea how special this movie is for me.

[@Shane661]

Cyclone is a bit of an unsung hero, here. He told Maverick that he had only shown the students that the goal was unachievable. Purposefully or not, he motivated Maverick as only a good leader can. Clearly part of his nature, and why he has that position. Another great little detail is the way Warlock clenches his fist at the end, he was rooting hard.

[@leraygun]

Well said, Cyclone is a great leader because he showed humility and put the mission before his ego. Despite Maverick defying his commands and orders, he could separate insubordination from what needed to be done to accomplish the mission. He exhibited extreme ownership when he gave up his own plan in favor of Maverick's after he proved it could be done - because it was indeed the best way. Cyclone allowed Maverick to lead and risked his career doing so because ultimately the mission and the lives of the team are more important than his career.

[@TheMJKnight]

I noticed that too

[@Shane661]

@@leraygun All excellent points. Cyclone's ability to put his ego aside is a rare and commendable trait. The filmmakers choice to flesh out these character details is also commendable. It could have been just another action movie.

[@fruitygranulizer540]

in fact, there's tiny cues of warlock rooting for maverick the entire movie. right from the start, it seemed like he had believed in maverick even though cyclone had not.

[@belleerion6549]

I believe that Warlock was with Ice the entire time...

[@TechNoir-wz5ic]

Seeing This sequence in an IMAX cinema was simply jaw dropping this movie has set the bar so high for other filmmakers who love to rely on green screen and CGI to make their action scenes work. I used to be so easily impressed by some of the scenes in marvel movies that were action packed obviously those scenes required green screen actors on wires and CGI but Top Gun Maverick reminded audiences why practical effects always triumph like a fuel injected rush of adrenaline to the head i felt like i was in that cockpit fighter jet the whole time Maverick was soaring through the skies the best action sequence of 2022 and also one of the best of all time........

[@seyumaiayami3536]

I won't discredit Avatar, but yes, as the HMF whatever chose not to give this more awards is a joke.

[@AlexBsSecret]

Marvel movies have made cinema into a travesty, we've been watching 20 years of jacked circus clowns feeding us empty, insubstantial dogsh*t. While this movie is classic film art, it's masterful from composition to cinematography to stunt work, you can literally see how much work they put into this, done by humans and not some computers generating sets and figures.

[@themandownthehall]

I really wish I could have seen this on Imax or Dolby. We were out of country when this released and there was no Imax near where we were in the Philippines. I'll bet it was an incredible experience

[@hoedemakerbart]

Old school 😉👍

[@fordgt9t]

Seeing this movie in IMAX three times was the best damn decision I made, in terms of watching this movie. This sequence alone, made it all worth while.

[@lennypinto3785]

Have to acknowledge Glen Powell's acting in this scene... We see him just 3 times and each time, he conveys so much with just his expressions... 1st time, the smugness got waiting to see a veteran fail. The 2nd, the anticipation hoping to see if Tom will succeed and the 3rd time the admiration that he knows Tom deserves..

[@danielchen87]

Hmm I didn't see the 1st time as waiting to see a veteran fail (though I can understand how someone could see it that way). To me, it was more a 'huh, this could be interesting...'

[@guts-141]

Can't wait to see Glen Powell in Devotion

[@PhilipClyde]

@@danielchen87 Agreed. If your instructor, who is a legend aviator himself, stole a multi-million dollar jet to prove wrong his superior, I think anyone would be thinking the same thing. Hangman is an antagonistic character towards Rooster but it was reasonable considering Rooster's weakness

[@absolutez3r019]

@@danielchen87 I think Hangman was the only one in the room who though it could be done

[@InvertedFreeSolo]

He was so good in this movie. Fantastic in Devotion as well. He's a real star in the making

[@brodielarson9096]

Part of why this was important was because now Rooster can see that no pilot this good would have let his father die due to a stupid mistake.

[@Esperi74]

True, but that's not the reason for the animosity towards Maverick.

[@brodielarson9096]

@@Esperi74 It was certainly part of it. Even if it wasn't directly spoken, it was heavily implied.

[@francessweeney2308]

Maverick was cleared of wrongdoing. Goose was killed due to an irreversible flat spin caused by a compressor stall on the F-14. The subsequent ejection was fatal because of how the F-14's ejection sequence works. . The ejection handle is pulled . 0.2 seconds later it fires . 0.5 seconds later the RIO is ejected. . 0.4 seconds later the pilot is ejected. In a flat spin, the canopy doesn't fall cleanly away, it hovers for half a second or so . Remember in the ejection sequence, the RIO is first so as the canopy was not fully clear of the fuselage, due to the lack of forward movement; Goose hit the canopy suffering fatal head and neck injuries.

[@brodielarson9096]

@@francessweeney2308 yeah. Rooster initially didn't forgive Mav for Goose's death and here Maverick was able to make rooster realize that no pilot this good would have let his father die.

[@guts-141]

​@@brodielarson9096you're all wrong. Rooster was mad at Maverick because he couldn't join Navy pilots sooner because Maverick used his authority to stop Rooster for a while because Maverick just wanna keep the promise he made with Rooster's mom Their animosity is gone when Rooster was selected as the pilot to join the bombing mission

[@NChambernator]

He flew that test mission like everything depended on it. Like every life depended on it.

[@pablopastor508]

Or like the movie did.

[@Wired4Life2]

@@pablopastor508 He knew what it'd mean for everyone else if he didn't.

[@zidniafifamani2378]

Well, why do you think he feel the need for speed?.

[@kparsa1]

I would like to say he flew that mission like everyone's life depended on it and their careers. The quality of great leader to lead by example.

[@roberthudson1959]

They did. The admiral's new mission profile was not survivable.

[@cmc5394oparva]

I saw this with my nine-year-old, and she asked me during this scene why Maverick was grunting so much during the run. She was completely blown away when I explained to her how the G-forces from the turns were squeezing his rib cage against his back and pushing all the breath out of his lungs, and it was taking everything he had to not black out and crash the plane. Hopefully seeing this in the theater is something she'll remember when she gets to be a parent herself.

[@leechrec]

What a precious moment with your daughter.

[@gweminence1]

That's only partially true. Gravity is of course squeezing, but pilots are taught to breathe and tense their bodies in a specific manner that forces blood to their head to avoid g-loc. Maverick is doing those grunts intentionally - it's part of the process. And since he's really pulling those g's, he's really doing the proper techniques.

[@kierancarter8369]

Or when she gets her wings...

[@lpg12338]

I am sure she will, those are great memories.

[@vanessagaona6812]

👏👏

[@francisjtuk]

This movie was quite honestly one of the greatest I've ever seen. Utter brilliance from beginning to end.

[@joecamp2266]

It’s ok

[@mobiusraptor7]

Honestly, if this movie came out like 10 years ago, it would be considered sub-par. But it's a breath of fresh air considering all the woke BS Hollywood puts out, that's why it's loved.

[@sub-zero7008]

Still not as good as the first though !! 💯

[@FlippyD1998]

@@sub-zero7008 Definitely better than the first. That's ok though you can be wrong I don't mind.

[@sub-zero7008]

@@FlippyD1998 You don’t mind ? Lol you mind enough to comment though and nah the first one pisses on it. You’ve only got to look at the casting for the first one for starters. The second one is solid but the first is the better movie but with you being about 18 year old I understand you think the second one is better 🤣👍🏻

[@geoff7058]

Have never held my breath for so long as the first time I saw this.... The editor of the film deserves an Oscar for this scene alone.

[@elliottpierce9823]

This scene in the theater was so sick. Everything was just so loud and the whole theater was holding their breath. Thank god they waited to release this movie till theaters were back.

[@Retsler54]

@kido vogo There is some wokeness (the casting) but it could have been far, far worse.

[@vSilverXXProduction]

@@Retsler54 Where's the wokeness in the casting?

[@killthecardinals]

@@vSilverXXProduction haven't you heard? Apparently any time a woman or a minority is cast in a prominent role, it's due to political correctness agenda and nothing else.

[@TheRealNeil-kc7si]

@@Retsler54 how was the casting woke?

[@zubairkhan-wb5sy]

@@Retsler54 bro having 1 or 2 other races apart from white people isn't woke casting. Never once was their race gender or any other identity mentioned. For it to be woke casting, there has to be an element of identity politics which was not there in the entire movie.

[@markarizmendi6050]

Great movie - not only the flying scenes, but how Maverick comes to grips with his own age and how he still has much to offer. Also, how very good our military aviators are - they are the "best of the best."

[@chandlertilton2427]

Above the best!

[@Rye___]

@@chandlertilton2427 *seals have entered the chat* "LMAO not even close flyboy"

[@chandlertilton2427]

@Rye __ lmfaoo I'd agree if the seals weren't the only cool part of the navy aside from their divisions that use jets... I'm partial to Blackhawks myself but that's just because they're my job... Nothing but respect to every branch but army aviation all the way

[@darthollpheist1156]

Well, there is this video of a chick that's a pilot, "debunking" a bunch of movie scenes..... then you find out she was wrong about almost everything she said. So, they aren't all the best of the best. LOL. But I do agree that we have the best military in the world and it's because we own the sky.

[@chandlertilton2427]

@Pete David yea no.. I've met some incredible pilots in my life most of them having years of experience being a cw3/cw4... also with the speed thing, Blackhawks and fighter jets are designed for different purposes obviously so to compare them is unfair

[@manu87495]

2:20.....love, love, LOVE that quick shot of Maverick going inverted with the camera climbing parallel to the plane. I wish we got more of that angle. It's probably my favorite single shot of the entire movie. What a scene

[@bydlo7540]

Fun fact, it was filmed using a L-39 cinejet specifically modified to be the camera plane for this film.

[@spookysquirtle]

And the wind whateveritis coming off the wings as he punches downward

[@davfree9732]

Another good scene... Well two... The first time Maverick and Rooster go head to head and Mav pulls a braking maneuver to get behind him. The shot of the underside of Mav's plane inside the cockpit is a rare shot... And then later, they do it again, only this time Mav's guarding Rooster with his flares and his plane, seeing as while the flares work for one missile, without speed he can't avoid the other. Two moments, similar cinematography, two different contexts and meanings.

[@NICUofficial]

@@davfree9732 that's a really, really nice structural observation about the visual storytelling devices used in this insanely great movie I appreciate you having the attention to call out something that interesting :)

[@checkdat8]

One of the 3 big rules of leadership Don't tell anyone to do which you don't want to do or can't do

[@GoofysBandit]

For those that don't know: At this point in the film, Maverick has been training the students for weeks, trying to get them to finish this run in 2 minutes 30 seconds, because that's what the real mission will require in order for them to stay alive. After weeks of training, the students still haven't been able to do it and most have become tired of Maverick, and believe that what hes asking is impossible. Because of this, the Admiral begins questioning Mavericks teaching ability, fires him, and chooses to take over the class himself. He sets a time limit of 4 minutes, which is definitely do-able but will end up getting the pilots killed more than likely because its too slow. Maverick steals a jet and flys the course himself in front of the Admiral and the class just to prove it can be done. And in order to make his point even more, he flys it in 2 minutes 15 seconds, that's 15 seconds faster than the mission even calls for. On top of THAT, he does everything by himself just to show them how it can definitely be done with the two plane teams the students will be flying in. The students will have two jets on the mission, one plane for carrying the bombs and a second jet with a person responsible for aiming the bombs. It might be the most intense scene I've ever watched in a theater. Once you have context it's even better

[@cuttlefishrampant5241]

Actually the single seat F/A-18 drops the bomb, the two seater uses an IR laser to guide the bombs to the drop point.

[@SpaceCase132]

He isn’t showing off. Remember, every pilot in that mission is a Top Gun graduate, same as him. He’s just proving to them that it can be done, since it’s one thing to hear that the mission is possible in a timeframe, it’s another when you see that not only is it doable, but it can be done with time to spare.

[@NickYoung22]

Don’t forget the admiral says “You were brought here to teach them how to do it, and all you’ve taught them is that it can’t be done”. Then he comes in and aces it. Perfect culmination of “who” maverick is.

[@ironmaiden12369]

@@SpaceCase132 You could really say he was Jasom Bourne to play that role.

[@novemberzed9163]

DEMONSTRATE! DO NOT EXPLICATE!

[@JAY-rahd_GI-benz]

This movie really might be the best movie-going experience I’ve ever had in my life. I have never seen a movie that has delivered on so many levels.

[@NICUofficial]

pretty rare for a movie to overdeliver on its promises these days, but this one did

[@AhmedKhan-yb1bn]

Hats off to Tom Cruise for going through all the training and flying drills. It shows and pays off in one of the best, correction greatest movie experience post Covid.

[@no.30alien78]

This movie has such a good balance of everything, the characters and the plot. Love how Tom pays a homage to his character and the first movie whenever he sees fit, from the very beginning of the movie till the end. You can see the glimpse of the first movie in this, like it’s not a 30 years-apart sequel, it’s like a real life story (or maybe it’s because I watch both of the movies in a row haha) Love it.

[@jay_dave8722]

I like how Cyclone didn't stop it but wanted to see if Maverick could pull it off. While Warlock at the back was internally cheering for Mave to get it done!

[@e4w1r4]

Cyclone graduated first in his Top Gun class. I agree that as an inherent jet fighter pilot, there is a lot of that sentiment.

[@jamiestewart48]

Everyone in that room was watching with hope. Warlock knew Mav, he sat back and enjoyed the show knowing fine well he was gonna ace it. Love that body language thing his actor did

[@katherineberger6329]

The look on Cyclone's face basically says it all. "Either I'm going to arrest him or I'm going to commend him, and the next two minutes and fifteen seconds will tell which."

[@jazzbrew68]

For me this film brought back movie magic. Absolutely amazing.

[@Kragatar]

That's gotta be in the top 3 greatest movie scenes ever. The sense of speed and g-force, the sound, the tension, the fact that it's a real jet with no CG... it's just perfection.

[@DuaneStorey]

I loved this scene, but I wish they would have given the guys watching it something better to get excited about. A line that slowly goes green isn't very exciting. They can't see the cockpit, they can't see the terrain, they can't see his speed. So what are they really getting excited about? It would have been better if there was a cockpit cam they were watching, or even a speed indicator or something. It's still a powerful scene, but that's my only nitpick.

[@marcosaguilar8504]

@@DuaneStorey was literally thinking the same thing until I noticed at 1:27 on the bottom right corner you can actually see his flight view! They were strapped in for the ride with him 😎

[@DuaneStorey]

@@marcosaguilar8504 Ah ok, thanks. Yah I missed that too. And it does show the airspeed at the top, and altimeter, so I guess they have enough to be excited.

[@glennchamberlain1737]

That's really only needed for someone that wouldn't know what the progress bar and metrics would mean. For the students they had been LIVING that progress bar and had the course memorized for weeks, so they could likely visualize exactly what he was experiencing better than we could seeing his cockpit view. @@DuaneStorey

[@wolfura]

Not even in the top 100

[@shavey23malify]

Christ this scene had me absolutely gripper, fully immersed. What an outstanding level of acting and filming. The sound was incredible too on proper speakers.

[@itsrightbehindyou]

All streaming platforms wanted this movie. But Tom Cruise himself said NO WAY. This scene alone needed to be watched at a theater and I understand this is a scene in which the "top gun" is showing the rookies how it's done. Well, Tom Cruise showed the world how movies are done, too. F-ing PERFECT!

[@calen27]

I would have love to see this in the theater. It Is now on mgm+

[@Eyetrauma]

2:38 I love the focus on the mechanics of actually piloting here, moving the controls, performing the actions to make it all happen. A lot of movies would have kept a consistent shot of the aircraft itself but here you’re along with Mav, keeping you rooted in his world.

[@Leisurelee53]

And they show what it does to a man. It's not often heroic to see a man looking around frantically. Heavy breathing. Grunts and gasps. This is an enviornemt humans aren't meant to operate at. And it's good to see a hero character not ignore or be above them. Even the last bit. He's watching the target camera and trying to guide payload under g and greying out. A hero doest ignore suffering, he moves through it.

[@martybarbeau]

Plus the grunts on every turn showing the g forces pulled!!!

[@Procrasti...]

What I like most about this scene is that Maverick is prepared to put his life on the line for his students. By proving that the run can be done in 2 minutes 15, he knows that he's effectively saving their lives, but he also knows that it will potentially come at the cost of his own because if he succeeds then he'll get the call up. Excellent writing.

[@MrSAMISSERIOUS2]

I really wish I could have seen this with my dad before he passed away we lived at Miramar for years before and after Topgun moved away. My dad was a Phantom pilot and he had such praise and honor for the navy, and in so he would have loved it since we say the original in theater ten times…. Keep the faith gentlemen 👍

[@DonaldMeyers-v8c]

Same friend.... same

[@jeffcharlton9660]

This movie deserves the big bucks at the box office it's earned. Easily the best film I've seen in the last 10-15 yrs. I love how Maverick's success wipes the cocky smile off of Hangman's face lol

[@Randomvideos-zi7pe]

It's already the highest grossing film of 2022 as well, and Tom's biggest movie well earned bucks

[@donaldbarnes2649]

I thought the visuals and in general the cinematics were amazing, but the script was cliche b-list Hollywood work and I hated that they threw in a random love interest

[@joshhurla]

@@donaldbarnes2649 but it actually wasn't a random love interest. Penny was mentioned in the original moving 2x

[@cowiekun]

@@donaldbarnes2649 was not a random love interest. They had a history. She was mentioned in the original by Goode. Her daughter said in this movie “dont break her heart again”’or something like that.

[@chrislytle7351]

@@donaldbarnes2649 Not random at all

[@LenWhalenX]

This was by far the most unexpected, exhilarating scene I have ever seen in a movie theater. The entire theater went from a small cheer to absolute dead silence. The perfect scene for an imperfect character.

[@NickYoung22]

I got goose bumps during this scene in the theater. I may have even said “go! Go! Go!” Under my breath. I felt like a kid again. So glad this movie exists

[@ChemistyStudent]

My favorite part of this whole thing is how Warlock is just quietly smirking in the back with an, "I told you so" look.

[@thiagodemodena656]

Unbelievable if you truly understand the importance of the successful run. Mav fails in any aspect here and the pilots go to their deaths in the final mission due to cyclone’s parameters. One slow turn, one mistake and it’s over and Mav knows it yet still pulls it off. Truly remarkable

[@cathyness2156]

: } MORE > SYMBOLIC < THAN MOST REALIZE. LOL

[@cjgs17]

Not only that, Mav is risking is entire legacy. If he had failed, he would've been court martialed and dishonorably discharged, ruining his whole career

[@thiagodemodena656]

@@cjgs17 I agree. Of course knowing Mav none of that would’ve mattered to him. He just couldn’t live with himself knowing the pilots would die if he didn’t complete the test run. The pilots lives were his to save and my god did he save them.

[@catchallaccount9643]

@@cjgs17 Mav also has plot armor on.

[@tjanderson5892]

@@cjgs17 idk about facing a court Marshall for that. Would’ve likely just relieved of duty as instructor. Navy was prepared to suffer casualties to their pilots and planes. Mav just wanted to show that it could be done w/o suffering casualties. Think he’d have gotten off w/o the dishonorable discharge

[@JaimeGirl]

The admirals’s faces show it all-what one man can do, so can another. Those pilots were all but convinced it could not be done no matter what the sequence or conditions. The admirals were just about there, too. When Maverick sets the conditions, they actually seem to want him to do it. Watching the pilots as he goes down the course is a study in dawning revelation, that this guy isn’t just a good pilot, he’s a different level than any of them and he doesn’t just talk the talk-He gets it done, and he does it on his own, without a tail man or a wingman. ON HIS OWN. Can’t prove your point any more solid than that

[@dsario174]

What is so amazing about this scene is that it isn’t supposed to work so well. There is no enemy. No real danger to the main character. And it is literally a simulation of the real mission. Yet it still conveyed so much drama and tension. And a lot of it was driven by the real grunts by Maverick with each turn. So well done.

[@ApexwithDavin]

Except for the danger of him crashing, breaking the plane, passing out at 9+G or failing the mission. If you don't think Maverick was in danger, you need to rewatch the scene. He put himself in extreme danger to show it could be done.

[@dsario174]

@@ApexwithDavin that is all true. I wasn’t taking that away from the scene. I was comparing it to what would normally be a climactic moment in a film. On the surface level a scene with this much excitement and tension, involves a clear battle between the protagonist and the bad guy or circumstance . We know he wasn’t going to die in that scene. So the only other outcome was him failing.(also extremely unlikely). But none of that mattered. It was a simulation of the actual mission. And played out like the absolute climax of a film. It was just so well done.

[@lemmihilldrix1450]

@@dsario174 It was important because if Maverick couldn’t pull it off, then literally nobody could; the mission would be a failure and all of them would die trying. So although there is no enemy, the stakes are almost as high as the real mission. Why even try if it’s impossible? Maverick showed it was possible, and it gave them a huge morale boost that they needed. That’s why it works, because the audience wants and NEEDS him to succeed or everyone else dies

[@dsario174]

@@lemmihilldrix1450 I don’t disagree with any of that. But aesthetically, the scene is not your typical climax of an action movie. The surface level of the scene is Maverick doing a training course. But held just as much if not more weight than an actual climax . And I think his grunts drove the scene.

[@lemmihilldrix1450]

@@dsario174 Brother… this isn’t even the climax at all. The actual mission is the climax. Maybe that’s what’s messing you up, you’re viewing this as the climax when it isn’t and isn’t meant to be

[@jacksonharvey1225]

Love Warlock’s satisfied look growing as Mav screams through the test range.

[@zingylimes6607]

Arguably the best part of the movie/ best action sequence ever recorded, seeing that Hornet fly through the valley, seeing real G’s affect Tom’s face and his next level acting here makes it seem like he really is flying the plane. Gives me chills, makes my hair stand on end and makes my eyes well up all at the same time.

[@carlosnieves5093]

Alot of credit to the pilot flying the F-18 with Tom Cruise in the backseat, and having to complete what I would guess is a high level and dangerous flight sequence for this film. This had to be a highly stressful situation to be in with a huge movie star putting his life in his hands.

[@MrLantz2011]

Afterwards he asked if they "got it" to which the producer said, "yes". The pilot replied, "Good! Because I'm not doing that again."

[@roberthudson1959]

The flight was literally "do or die" in any case, so the identity of the backseater is irrelevant.

[@HyunlixHearts]

@@MrLantz2011 can i ask where you saw this footage? Is it behind the scenes on youtube somewhere? Would love to watch

[@InspiringMinds2day]

It was so dangerous the pilot stated he never wants to do a flight this ever again actually 🤣

[@chethammer]

Tom Cruise wasn't in that plane.

[@williamyu94]

I'm so happy this clip is released on youtube now. This scene is magical, this is what movies/theaters are about. This whole scene I was holding my breath and every time Maverick rotates his jet with his neck swinging to fight the G, it was hard for me to breathe, I've never been in a jet yet it felt like my lungs were compressed and I was breathing at the same tempo Maverick was. Man, when he finally climbed back and saw he hit the target, I was finally be able to breathe normally and felt like I've accomplished something - although I was just sitting in theater.

[@richardarthur2207]

Best scene in a film in a generation of film. The whole story writing to create this scene with so many back stories to it. To then have no flash music just a background building tension. The acting, the editing, the sound. You’re almost with him in the jet throwing yourself into the turns. Very satisfying piece of film to watch especially if you aware of how it represents all aspects of both films.

[@andymiller6661]

It's a terrible movie and a Star Wars rip off

[@richardarthur2207]

@@andymiller6661 now you mention it I can see exactly what you mean. Just like Star Wars in fact I’m surprised they haven’t been sued for similarity. Especially the millennium falcon bit

[@andymiller6661]

@richardarthur2207 Yep. A grizzled veteran takes his old partners son under his wing. There's a trench run on an evil place (despite both situations having better solutions) and the son is told to trust his gut, so he turns off his targeting computer and lands a 1 in a million shot. And then gets saved at the last second by the annoyingly charming rogue.

[@richardarthur2207]

@@andymiller6661 wow man your a movie genius so glad you commented, and made me see the light and help transition from the dark side. Got to be the first movie in history where the plot is the similar?

[@andymiller6661]

@@richardarthur2207 Thank you. I pride myself in seeing the light.

[@lincoln2324]

This is the kind of leadership people need. Not someone who tells you what to do but someone who shows you how is done

[@thegoatofclipz]

The aggressively confident "Bombs Away" gives me chills every time. Perfect scene.

[@NICUofficial]

for me it's the "Well, I'm going anyway" but I know exactly what you mean

[@dancindan84]

One of the more underrated aspects of this scene to me was Hangman's reaction. He'd been portrayed as an overly cocky loner (which he is), but the look he gives the admiral when it becomes obvious what Maverick is doing, and the look he gives as Maverick starts say, "Aww yeah, I want to see this!" and shows he thinks Maverick can do it. Just a neat little blink and you'll miss it character development that helps make the movie as cool as it is.

[@robertdurant7934]

When I saw this movie for the first time I was like oh yeah Hangman is the new Iceman but Glen Powell just killed it and I think he is my favorite character of the film even over Maverick. You wanted to hate Hangman but he was just so good at being cocky and he had to be the one to make Rooster realize what he was doing wrong and when it came time for the actual mission I was scared for everyone because I thought someone isn’t surviving this mission.

[@kurtdewittphoto]

Yeah, and I like when he says, "Damn..." even the cockiest guy in the room was impressed.

[@TheFlash3237]

@@robertdurant7934 When you're supposed to kinda "hate" a character and you end up loving him instead... like most people did... you know you did a great job!

[@rikvermar7583]

when i watched this i noticed Hangman how he got comfy in his seat with a smug grin ready to watch Mav fail but halfway thru he was sat forward and had a serious look which i think was where he believed Mav just might do it and then finally a "Damn" from a pilot who now has 100% respect for the "old timer"

[@timeismyeverything]

His face at 2:35 is a mixture of willing Maverick to succeed, a look of humility and almost a realisation that he is nowhere near that level. His reaction change through this scene is a character study in itself, as are the others. It's an incredible scene that treats the audience with respect.

[@NickyNustar]

I have watched this many times. I can only conclude: It's perfect cinema. 11/10

[@PSVBerlin]

"2 minutes, 15 seconds, that´s impossible" Tom Cruise : "hold my water"

[@Daywalker_27]

You forget he was also a bartender, so he'll even hold the water in style

[@partyboy1780]

It's not impossible I used to bomb wamprats in my t16 back home they are no bigger than 2 meters

[@yasinneysari]

Tom cruise: you know im something of a impossible mission myself

[@PrimarchX]

One of the many things I love about this scene is that Maverick is pre-stressing himself for the G-loads he's going to be taking. He's not showing off when he inverts and pulls down hard, stacking up g's on his way to the deck. He's getting his body prepared for the oncoming ordeal.

[@ghgjftythnhcfghdty]

He's accelerating in order to hit the entry gate at max velocity.

[@Matsumoto77]

Incorrect.. pilots do that to pull positive G which is easier to sustain and does less damage than negative G, if you pull negative G by just nosing over into the dive you’ll give yourself an aneurysm if you overdo it, its easier on your body and just plain faster to roll inverted and pull instead of pushing. When you push forward on the stick you are fighting the lift vector trying to make you go up, but if you invert the lift vector and pull with it, suddenly its much easier and faster to turn

[@PrimarchX]

@@Matsumoto77 Well, yes, he inverts and pulls positive G's because, as you say, that's a heck of a lot better than a strong negative G load. My point is that he is also doing some pre-stressing to get his body ready for the high G's he'll be taking during the bomb run. It's like stretching before you exercise...

[@YonsuKu]

These types of insights and constructive debates are what make the comment section precious. Much appreciated.

[@thelonesculler]

@@PrimarchX Probably because it was as much Maverick doing it in character as it was Tom Cruise doing it IRL before shooting the run

[@Neurodivergent-j1f]

It was at this point in the movie that I was actually whispering to myself: “Come on, Mav. Come on, Mav!!!”

[@krneel128]

I was leaning my head on your shoulder listening.

[@Soso-44144]

BRUH!!

[@FlashCadallic]

Goose was talking to him.

[@irwinpks]

me 2!!

[@matthewallen9990]

Me too.

[@jgn2112]

I like how at 1:29 the candidates are leaning forward in disbelief, but then the admiral leans *back* in confidence. He knew right then and there, this was a done deal. Subtle detail but I thought it was awesome.

[@moovieman693]

I love this scene. You can’t ask someone to do something you can’t do you’re self.

[@dateenojohnson]

People do that all the time

[@oot007]

@@dateenojohnson Certainly true. They're called managers at work.

[@dateenojohnson]

@@oot007 lol right

[@user-dh8oi2mk4f]

@@oot007 lol

[@moovieman693]

@Matt Wilson ok

[@romilrh]

After Maverick hit the target, there was pindrop silence in my theater. Everyone was simply too stunned to cheer.

[@guts-141]

In my theater they clapped

[@user-rm1fh2tf8c]

Isn't that how all theaters are normally? Silent while watching a movie? xD

[@timn4481]

@@user-rm1fh2tf8c have you been to the movies?. its a mess of people chewing, coughing, scrounging around in the bottom of popcorn boxes, slurping, talking..just horrible.

[@BushWookie141]

@@timn4481 when i went it was dead silence until the end then there was cheering

[@Finkaisar]

@@guts-141 ew

[@trinaq]

This film is definitely one of my favourites of 2022 so far!

[@sgb5584]

Jesus Christ has died and risen again so that everyone that believes in Him may be saved. We are to repent of our sins and believe in Him so that we may have salvation after death. Read the New Testament of the Bible for more information.

[@mijkosnook7787]

Nothing else really comes close

[@BIGSAM-O-A]

This scene just gives me chills. Thank God for this movie

[@brianchu8147]

Ice: The Navy needs Maverick Penny: Those are YOUR pilots Maverick finding the most Maverick way to honor himself and the advice he gets from both is such great character development.

[@leosadventures9870]

This movie is a modern day masterpiece and a nostalgic flick back to the 80s….well worth the 30 year wait 😉

[@CharlieZuko]

Not sure how this scene was made, but at @1:54 you can see Tom scared by his own shadow, which is a relatively common thing during flight (mistaking your shadow for another plane, for a split second).

[@Ceelker]

I think he was more scared about how big his shadow was as he'd be too close to the hills.

[@joe36451]

That’s the actual blue angel pilot flying the fighter

[@KC_Smooth]

I think he's simply checking how low he is to the ground.

[@fastdak25]

they filmed it on an actual navy course with film crews on the ground in several spots to capture the ground footage, mixed in with the footage from the cockpit of both Tom and the real pilot

[@discofoot6443]

My dad loved military movies. Hell, his love for it is what inspired me to join. But I remember watching the original with my dad back in the 80's, and when this movie finally hit theaters, I got to see it with him. He was so happy and excited and really loved the sequel. I remember the excitement in his voice just talking about about the movie, but it did leave him feeling a bit somber. In a sense, it was like saying goodbye to an old era. But, yeah.. it was the last movie I saw with my dad, and just seeing clips of the movie reminds me my dad. Hopefully one day, high up in the blue sky I'll see him again.

[@MrSpeedyAce]

That pop, spin, dive maneuver is pure movie magic to see 😍😍😍

[@sparrowlt]

It was beutifull..but i far enjoy more when he goes close in the valley skimming ridges and you can see the Hornet shadow telling its true footage.. you can even tell its a 2 seater F model Hornet instead of the 1 seater E he is flying.. they didnt edited the shadow to a 1 seat hornet ..so you can see the "trick" but that trick also tells it was a real jet with Tom in the back for real in that valley

[@MrSpeedyAce]

@@sparrowlt Amazing movie 🙌🏻

[@Durzel]

Even though you know he’s going to do it, you’re on the edge of your seat for the whole thing. Amazing.

[@cpruns4501]

What makes this scene so amazing is all the pilots in that room had tried to do this very thing (actually slower) and couldn't do it. There were no egos standing tall in that room as they watched. They knew exactly what he was attempting....and then did:)

[@Carol-tc3cf]

I'm a female veteran , I served two tours in the Gulf war. This exemplifies leadership a leader will show you what to do and not tell you. He's showing them how this should be done.

[@aarons6935]

No you aren't.

[@omegastudios-minecraft1865]

@@aarons6935yes, let’s assume everyone on the internet is lying

[@DEFACTO9]

BEST PICTURE... & thank you for not "sexualising "the female pilot. She was equal footing & she knows how to fly, it was a beautiful message, like so many others in this film. Penny, she taught Maverick a lesson in sailing, and wasn't afraid to toss him out of the Bar in good spirit. The inclusion of people from all races was right and proper, kudos. . Surely... BEST PICTURE at the OSCARS. Ive watched it 8 times and Im still itching to watch it again. Thank you Tom, actors and all other producers, The US Navy, & Pilots for a thrill of ride, and a well executed classic that eclipsed the first and WILL stand the test of ALL time as not only entertainment, but a historical document of significance. TOP GUN. MAVERICK

[@reganmccarthy8409]

In the theatre the moment he turns hard and dives down 0:35 my jaw dropped, the scenery in this movie is incredible and the sound was absolutely amazing. One of the best movies I’ve seen in a long long time. Loved it! Bought it the moment it was available on Apple TV.

[@aliceadragna6674]

Tom gets an Oscar for his performance. How can the Academy refuse after the work & love he put into it just for us to see as audience. He deserves to receive an award for this one. All the good pictures he as made during his acting career he highly to be recognized for his years of work. He has never received an Oscar for his great acting. It's time now at 60 better now then never. Love ya Tom not to many actors left in Hollywood like you. Keep putting great movies out. See you at your next movie.

[@LoopnMix]

Yess same at 2:22

[@Bulldog1653]

This was one HELL of an amazing movie. Well worth the wait is a dramatic understatement. As a pilot myself, I always love seeing these kind of movies. As realistic as possible for the big screen. The thing that really stands out for me is how Maverick is still one of the best pilots in the Navy (if not THE best after guys like Viper retired) and how much he's changed. In the original movie, here he was as this cocky, arrogant pilot who was a wild child. When Goose was killed, Maverick's whole world was turned upside down. He kept blaming himself for what happened but realized that if he quit, he'd never be the same. It took combat for him to restore his confidence and settle his differences with Iceman. Now here we are YEARS later and while Maverick isn't as wild as he used to be, he's still one of the best pilots there is. This scene proves it. As a leader, you NEVER ask/order someone to do something that you yourself aren't prepared to do. You lead by example and you teach what you've learned over your years of experience. One thing you find as you gain experience is what to do and what NOT to do.

[@tutuadefolalu3661]

This is what movie magic used to be like. Thank you Tom Cruise for reminding all of Hollywood what actual entertainment looks like. This is easily the best movie and the best “thing” period (in terms of media) to come out in 2022.

[@markh9755]

Spider-Man NWH too!

[@him1993228]

With the absent of CGI, the airwave, the speed, the reaction of Tom's face, the wings and flaps are literally shaking while turning, everything in this scene shows the auidence A F18 and the pilot are being pushed to the limit without actually telling you. The epicness and realistic level of this scene are un-matched, because you just cant create that "Push To The Limit" vibe with CGI , no better how good the CGI is, you just cant create that feel out of nowhere. Unless you shoot everything live and real, and this is exactly what Tom did. Edit : typo

[@MANdujano2010]

A good leader tells you it can be done, a great leader shows you it can.

[@nodnarbuho5789]

Love the slow and steady crescendo of the music as he fires the rockets and makes that last final climb. Adds to the suspense so perfectly. Such beautiful film-making.

[@omgvic]

2:59 Payback’s grunt was the best reaction

[@johnnytran8466]

BWAHHHHH

[@jessemills2493]

Absolutely incredible scene since it was all real. I think two things that get overlooked Here are the fact that at about 57 or 58 years old old when this was filmed, Tom Cruise was able to get himself into the physical condition to handle being able to fly like this, same for the other actors but less so since they are younger. Second, the fact that pilots exist that can fly in F-18 like this is absolutely astounding. Hats off. Absolutely incredible.

[@neilr4867]

We'll never see another movie like this. Incredible cinematography, acting, storyline... it's so perfect.

[@nedia8259]

lack of politics too, refreshing

[@landon7759]

I gave it 5 stars on letterbox. 5 is the highest score you can give. When I was writing my little review I just thought to myself “I literally can’t find any flaw in this movie.” There were no woke politics, no filler scenes that were useless, nothing was a drag, movie knew when to move on to the right scene, actors were phenomenal, and overall gave me chills the entire time as if I was flying one of those

[@calicoesblue4703]

@@nedia8259🤡🤡🤡

[@TracyAllenVideos]

I have goosebumps!🥰 I just filmed the jet used for this movie yesterday as an attraction here in San Diego for the San Diego Air & Space Museum in El Cajon. I was in the Navy when the first Top Gun came out… I was part of the flight line crew at NAS Lemoore California. Top Gun will always hold a special place in my heart❤️

[@DaFlyinSkwirl]

This is the best scene in the entire movie. The climax of this particular hurdle (proving the mission can be flown and survived), the music, the edits, the cinematography, and the fact that all of it was shot in-camera is all in perfect harmony. A masterclass on how to make a tense scene with a huge payoff in all facets.