JoMamma_Smurf
Master Member
This is by far my most anticipated movie of the year.
Top Gun: Maverick
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obrienizer
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It's not the real Tom Cruise in the trailer. I saw a gray hair!
cboath
Master Member
I don't know about that. I'm interested only because i saw the featurette before SW about them sticking 6 IMAX cameras in the cockpit of the F18 and wanting to bring you as close as you can to being in the plane.
So, honest admission here. I was never a fan of the original 1986 film. Saw it once in the theater.
With this new trailer, you can pretty much guess the entire plot. Seems like it will be by-the-numbers.
And military members here on TheRPF: any interviews I have ever seen with military pilots, they seem to be extremely competent but also very composed/reserved individuals. They respect authority and the chain of command. I'm NOT saying that we don't have hotheads and prima-donnas in the U.S. military, but the original Top Gun and the sequel trailer make the pilots out to be cocky, condescending, overly confident individuals who feel better than everyone else and aren't afraid to express their views and raise conflict with their superior officers.
...is that really the case with combat pilots? I'm honestly asking., as I can't imagine that is the type of persona the military fosters or desires.
And this kid, last seen playing with Starscream in the original film....
...is now all grown up, and blames Maverick for his daddy (Goose's) death.
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Riceball
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Fighter pilots are, to a certain degree, fairly cocky individuals, it's one of the character traits that they look for in fighter pilots. But they're not like what you see in movies and TV, that's just an exaggeration to help sell the character and the plot. Military personnel, particularly at the more junior levels (both enlisted and officers) while trained and encouraged to use their own initiative and judgment, aren't generally inclined to directly disobey orders.
Solo4114
Master Member
Aaand apparently decided to copy his aesthetic right down to the mustache?
In all fairness, he does have a strong resemblance to Anthony Edwards.
And just think... filming started on this sequel film back in 2018, right??!!
Well they had to scour the movie multiple times to appease China. They wanted to make sure it wasn't just Maverick's Taiwan tour patch...
It doesn't make sense because the only big powers the U.S./NATO would be fighting now would be Russia or China, with China being the most likely. So I'm not sure who the bad guys will be in this, though Russia always works.
It doesn't make sense because the only big powers the U.S./NATO would be fighting now would be Russia or China, with China being the most likely. So I'm not sure who the bad guys will be in this, though Russia always works.
enterprise0216
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This sequel has been long sought after and now finally happening many folks are excited. In my opinion to simply see a continuation of some sort and on another level just see what has transpired for Pete Mitchell aKa Maverick. I always fall back to what Jerry Bruckheimer said in the first trailer this movie is a love letter to aviation. I am hoping it’s a good solid movie great flying etc etc. It may inspire the next generation of Aviators to join and fly for the military. Anyways I have worked with all kinds of military pilots and depending what pilot you talk to it’s a mixed bag.
Many pilots are cool headed, composed, level headed and down to earth. They don’t gaff off anyone and actually listen because you never know if they will run into you again or serve together at a different commands. Now there are pilots who think they are greatest thing to fly in the skies and big egos. Those pilots really don’t last to long because their egos get them in trouble eventually.
Military pilots breakout into different sections depending how they do in flight school and how they score. Sometimes based on the needs of the Navy, Airforce etc etc.
Fixed Wing (Jets and Turbo Props) or Rotary Wing (Different types of Helicopters). There are other aircraft, but I just mention these.
Many pilots are cool headed, composed, level headed and down to earth. They don’t gaff off anyone and actually listen because you never know if they will run into you again or serve together at a different commands. Now there are pilots who think they are greatest thing to fly in the skies and big egos. Those pilots really don’t last to long because their egos get them in trouble eventually.
Military pilots breakout into different sections depending how they do in flight school and how they score. Sometimes based on the needs of the Navy, Airforce etc etc.
Fixed Wing (Jets and Turbo Props) or Rotary Wing (Different types of Helicopters). There are other aircraft, but I just mention these.
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Solo4114
Master Member
So...their egos write checks that their bodies can't cash?
Facial hair regulations in the military are fairly strict, and mustaches are one of the few things that are permitted.
As I shared with one of my friends, I’m unreasonably excited for this movie. Top Gun was a classic in our house growing up. And as much as I don’t like Cruise’s personally, one can’t refute that he makes some awesome action movies!
Sean
Axlotl
Master Member
THAT'S what he regrets?
I look forward to taking my parents to this. This was on all the time at my house growing up...
Even my MOM liked Top Gun...
Is it realistic? I dunno... last night I watched Tony Stark hanging off the bottom of a jet, so I'm long past caring.
I just wanna watch and hear jets on Imax.
Even my MOM liked Top Gun...
Is it realistic? I dunno... last night I watched Tony Stark hanging off the bottom of a jet, so I'm long past caring.
I just wanna watch and hear jets on Imax.
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