Author Topic: Top Gun: Maverick (Read 5938 times)

Sheer Magnetism · « **on:** April 29, 2022, 12:37:46 pm »

Advance word on this seems to be good. Very good. This was on my summer watchlist already but now it's official. It's time to buzz the tower again.

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RedSince86 · « **Reply #1 on:** April 29, 2022, 12:41:00 pm »

Woot!!

Totally forgot about this!!

Hedley Lamarr · « **Reply #2 on:** April 29, 2022, 03:34:56 pm »

I read a comment by somebody I'm pretty aligned with film wise who reckons it could be an Oscar contender next year. He thought Cruise was brilliant.

John_P · « **Reply #3 on:** April 29, 2022, 08:42:04 pm »

Really looking forward to this, been delayed so many times.

Sangria · « **Reply #4 on:** April 30, 2022, 09:43:30 am »

Quote from: Hedley Lamarr on April 29, 2022, 03:34:56 pm

I read a comment by somebody I'm pretty aligned with film wise who reckons it could be an Oscar contender next year. He thought Cruise was brilliant.

After his badgering of non-compliant crew whilst making a film during lockdown, I now have a more positive view of Cruise.

androulla · « **Reply #5 on:** May 1, 2022, 06:57:19 pm »

I can’t wait!! The release date has been delayed so many times.
Really looking forward to it.

rob1966 · « **Reply #6 on:** May 1, 2022, 07:14:54 pm »

Love the fact they did the flying sequences in real F18's, not CGI. I'll see if the kids fancy going to watch this

Sangria · « **Reply #7 on:** May 1, 2022, 11:19:40 pm »

Quote from: rob1966 on May 1, 2022, 07:14:54 pm

Love the fact they did the flying sequences in real F18's, not CGI. I'll see if the kids fancy going to watch this

Pity they don't use Tomcats any more.

WhereAngelsPlay · « **Reply #8 on:** May 1, 2022, 11:24:09 pm »

Quote from: rob1966 on May 1, 2022, 07:14:54 pm

Love the fact they did the flying sequences in real F18's, not CGI. I'll see if the kids fancy going to watch this

Can't imagine that'll be a hard sell.

rob1966 · « **Reply #9 on:** May 2, 2022, 08:13:20 am »

Quote from: Sangria on May 1, 2022, 11:19:40 pm

Pity they don't use Tomcats any more.

Oh that would have been ace.

Quote from: WhereAngelsPlay on May 1, 2022, 11:24:09 pm

Can't imagine that'll be a hard sell.

The eldest wants to be a pilot so he'll be up for it not so sure about the youngest though.

AndyInVA · « **Reply #10 on:** May 2, 2022, 06:43:21 pm »

Quote from: rob1966 on May 1, 2022, 07:14:54 pm

Love the fact they did the flying sequences in real F18's, not CGI. I'll see if the kids fancy going to watch this

I think the US Navy gives them the air time with the jets. Its basically a 2 hour long recruitment advert.

BER · « **Reply #11 on:** May 3, 2022, 05:12:31 pm »

Nailed the ballad, oof!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yx3K3g4CtoQ

reddebs · « **Reply #12 on:** May 3, 2022, 09:02:09 pm »

The original was my kids favourite film growing up. They watched it on repeat several times a week to the point where now, in their 30s, they can pretty much recite the lines perfectly.

Can't wait to see this one too.

androulla · « **Reply #13 on:** May 9, 2022, 10:34:26 pm »

Quote from: BER on May 3, 2022, 05:12:31 pm

Nailed the ballad, oof!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yx3K3g4CtoQ

The more I listen to this ballad, the more I love it! Absolutely brilliant and very fitting!

SouthDerryLaggo · « **Reply #14 on:** May 10, 2022, 09:53:55 am »

trailer on again last night at cinema. im fucking buzzed for this. been waiting for it for years

A-Bomb · « **Reply #15 on:** May 25, 2022, 12:40:51 pm »

Off to watch this tonight with the missus, hoping it will be an epic on the big screen!

24/7 · « **Reply #16 on:** May 25, 2022, 01:19:59 pm »

Went last night to see it. I was bouncing in my seat. Totally fanboyed the flight scenes. Okay, you have to suspend your disbelief at times.........but then again the original was cheesy as fuck and yet still I love it!!!!!! (I heard many years ago that Cruise refused the role until they improved the script. Read that again and laugh at how bad the original script must have been and remember a line like, "Too close for missiles. Switching to guns!" made the cut......

)

As for F-14s? No spoiler but you won't be disappointed (the previous comment notwithstanding

)

Did I like this film? It took my breath away. Sheer entertainment from start to finish. Brilliant film. Remember what it is - entertainment - it's not a fucking flying skills documentary - then love every second. I'm going back. I rarely do that with films........unless I'm in one

Working Class Hen-Pecked Hero · « **Reply #17 on:** May 25, 2022, 02:57:47 pm »

Got this booked for Sunday night. Welcome escape from my nerves and the world at the moment. Went to see Dr Strange an they had a little 3 minute clip of it. Took me right back to the original

Livbes · « **Reply #18 on:** May 25, 2022, 03:51:43 pm »

Going tonight. Can’t wait.

John_P · « **Reply #19 on:** May 25, 2022, 04:22:57 pm »

Just seen it and thoroughly enjoyed the whole thing.

Livbes · « **Reply #20 on:** May 25, 2022, 10:33:07 pm »

Absolutely LOVED IT. Saw it on the super screen, see it as big and as loud as possible. Rooster looks so much like Anthony Edwards when he was Goose. The tash helps I suppose.

A-Bomb · « **Reply #21 on:** May 25, 2022, 11:02:55 pm »

Was brilliant, can't remember the last time i enjoyed going the cinema so much!

Would go and see it again.

classycarra · « **Reply #22 on:** May 25, 2022, 11:18:30 pm »

Really good fun, was exactly what I was after.

Only criticism is it wasn't as camp as expected and the Gaga song's boring/no Berlin.

Livbes · « **Reply #23 on:** May 26, 2022, 12:03:10 am »

Quote from: A-Bomb on May 25, 2022, 11:02:55 pm

Was brilliant, can't remember the last time i enjoyed going the cinema so much!

Would go and see it again.

Same. Going to go again next week I reckon.

Ultimate Bromance · « **Reply #24 on:** May 26, 2022, 03:37:53 pm »

Saw it tonight, kind of baffled at just how good it is. A proper blockbuster

24/7 · « **Reply #25 on:** May 26, 2022, 03:55:41 pm »

Relieved to see people posting that they enjoyed it. I totally regressed to 16 when watching it

Nobby Reserve · « **Reply #26 on:** May 26, 2022, 05:50:47 pm »

I've been intending to miss this because a) I hate Cruise (he's an evil Scientology cult gobshite); b) I hate the fetishization of military crap; c) I hate gung-ho American jingoism.

There.

rob1966 · « **Reply #27 on:** May 26, 2022, 08:43:35 pm »

I'll have to see if the kids wanna go see this after our holiday, I reckon they will.

Any shagging in this one, like do I need to cover the youngest ones eyes?

Sir Capon of Debaser · « **Reply #28 on:** May 26, 2022, 09:04:09 pm »

So is there a repeat of the semi Naked Volleyball game with the chaps covered in chip fat wearing nothing but speedos?

Asking for a~~mir~~ Friend

Livbes · « **Reply #29 on:** May 26, 2022, 09:16:44 pm »

Quote from: rob1966 on May 26, 2022, 08:43:35 pm

I'll have to see if the kids wanna go see this after our holiday, I reckon they will.

Any shagging in this one, like do I need to cover the youngest ones eyes?

Nope. (Unfortunately)

Livbes · « **Reply #30 on:** May 26, 2022, 09:17:47 pm »

Quote from: Capon Debaser on May 26, 2022, 09:04:09 pm

So is there a repeat of the semi Naked Volleyball game with the chaps covered in chip fat wearing nothing but speedos?

Asking for a~~mir~~ Friend

Kind of.

androulla · « **Reply #31 on:** June 10, 2022, 11:45:12 pm »

It was brilliant!

I’d happily go and watch that again! 😎

BarryCrocker · « **Reply #32 on:** June 11, 2022, 02:57:38 pm »

Superb. The Parmigiano-Reggiano of cheesy movies. It will take home few if any awards but it will sure win over another generation of fans.

spider-neil · « **Reply #33 on:** June 12, 2022, 04:46:28 pm »

Absolutely loved it. I don't know about Cruise the person but he absolutely brings it when it comes to action. Also, I agree with his rant at the workers who were unprofessional during Covid.

Sheer Magnetism · « **Reply #34 on:** June 23, 2022, 04:13:55 pm »

Finally got round to this the other night and enjoyed it thoroughly. Most of what Lastrador said in the film thread is true but the action scenes are exceptional and it feels like such a treat to see Tom Cruise step back into his 80's-era commercial acting style. Like welcoming back an old friend and realising you never knew how much you'd missed them. It is far less realistic than the original film but frankly, who cares?

IgorBobbins · « **Reply #35 on:** June 23, 2022, 06:04:38 pm »

I love Top Gun but I thought this was a bit shite.

Fordy · « **Reply #36 on:** June 23, 2022, 09:43:52 pm »

Quote from: IgorBobbins on June 23, 2022, 06:04:38 pm

I love Top Gun but I thought this was a bit shite.

Really!

This is a top film.

newterp · « **Reply #37 on:** June 26, 2022, 10:53:47 am »

I loved when they destroyed the Death Star!!!

Especially when Rooster used the force...or maybe he recalled how he used to bullseye womp-rats in his T16 back home...Those weren't much bigger than two meters.

TepidT2O · « **Reply #38 on:** June 26, 2022, 06:04:56 pm »

Quote from: newterp on June 26, 2022, 10:53:47 am

I loved when they destroyed the Death Star!!!

Especially when Rooster used the force...or maybe he recalled how he used to bullseye womp-rats in his T16 back home...Those weren't much bigger than two meters.

Haha.. I said that in the cinema

Joff · « **Reply #39 on:** June 28, 2022, 08:37:05 pm »

It was brilliant.
Basically the same film, and was all the better for it.