The recent release of the trailer for the sequel to this 80s piece of nostalgia reminded me that I couldn't recall seeing the original. Putting his weird beliefs and private life aside, I also find Cruise a very watchable screen presence so I thought it was time to remedy this gap in my knowledge of his filmography.In Top Gun, the jets and other military hardware compete with the star qualities of Cruise, Kilmer and McGillis and the humans only just about come out ahead. Director Scott certainly knows how to get the most out of both which in combination with an iconic soundtrack crystallises into a perfect drop of 80s filmmaking.
Verdict: Breathtaking planes and 80s manes do battle.
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