Top Gun 1986

Maverick is a hot pilot. When he encounters a pair of MiGs over the Persian Gulf his wingman is clearly outflown and freaks. On almost no fuel Maverick is able to talk him back down to the Carrier. When his wingman turns in his wings Maverick is moved up in the standings and sent to the Top Gun Naval Flying School. There he fights the attitudes of the other pilots and an old story of his fathers death in combat that killed others due to his fathers error. Maverick struggles to be the best pilot stepping on the toes of his other students and in a different way to Charlie a civilian instructor to whom he is strongly attracted.

Review

Top gun loved and loathed by many alike. The film that launched Tom Cruise's career. I'm a student and watching Top Gun for me is an amazing uplifting experience. A 'feel good' movie that could lift the worse of moods.

The film executes cheese to perfection yes there are some silly lines but there are some real good ones too! The aerial action sequences are truly amazing and for 1986 nothing short of magnificent.

The reason why Top Gun appeals to me...Imagine yourself on a Saturday night not painting the town red staying in for the night. You have your few cans of Budweiser your nachos what more could you ask for.

From the amazing flight sequences Mavericks motorbike trashy romance and to the cool 80's soundtrack. Top Gun should be taken for what it is. An entertaining Film.