Quick Movie Reviews
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2.5/4
Logan D. McCoy - wrote on 08/23/2022
The poster child of cheesy 80s movies made by men for men, "Top Gun" is more fascinating as a pop culture fixation than as a compelling drama.
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2/4
Ian - wrote on 09/25/2015
I liked Quentin Tarantino's take on this film. Regardless, this is a classic which should be seen by all in order to understand the mindset of society in that era. It also has one of the best theme songs ever recorded.
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1/4
Yojimbo - wrote on 10/28/2012
Unbelievably lame Hollywood actioner that mixes decent aerial sequences with a dim-witted testosterone soaked soap opera when it's on the ground. Cliched and idiotic.
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3.5/4
Taz - wrote on 07/15/2012
Our local movie theater played this last night as a late night special at 11:30pm. I have seen the movie plenty of time but I have always suspected that it was one of those movies that was a little more fun on a big screen then it was on my TV at home. Boy was I right, the flight sequences translated to big screen great and the classic sound track sounded great in the theater sound system. Then it still had the fun story and great dialog that you know and love from this classic movie. If you ever get a chance to see this movie on the big screen at any time of day it is worth it.
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3/4
Daniel Corleone - wrote on 01/03/2012
LT Pete "Maverick" Mitchell and his Radar Intercept Officer (RIO) LTJG Nick "Goose" Bradshaw fly the F-14A Tomcat aboard USS Enterprise (CVN-65). Its story revolves around Maverick mainly and gets close to Charlotte "Charlie" Blackwood (Kelly McGillis). Had one of the best dog fights on film with a stylish aura such as the shades and soundtrack which catapulted Cruise into stardom. The dialogue may have been due to the times but Top Gun entertains because of themes of friendship, love and bravery.
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4/4
mitchellyoung - wrote on 12/27/2011
Top Gun is one of the ultimate 80's movie - a combination of spectacular photography, great action scenes, some slick one-liners, a soundtrack that is better than the movie, and some scene-chewing acting by Cruise and Kilmer. Despite its constant cheesiness, it's difficult to dislike this movie.
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2/4
Unknown - wrote on 11/29/2011
Cool 80's movie. Maybe too cool for it's own good. The aerial scenes are best.
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2/4
donkeyknight - wrote on 05/02/2011
As many times as people have said to me, "What? You haven't seen Top Gun!!?" I was expecting something legendary. Yeah, I just wasn't feeling it. Goose is a pretty cool character, but the rest of the movie...meh.
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3/4
sapien - wrote on 09/21/2009
This is probably the first Tom Cruise movie I ever saw. And, it's one of his best.
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3/4
Gabe - wrote on 06/13/2009
Not quite as good as I remember it. The love story tends to slow the movie down, all I want to see is some dogfights. But, it's still a classic, iconic movie of the 80's, a must see for anyone.
