Top Gun

It’d been many years since I saw Top Gun. So, the time had come to watch the movie once again after I was given a long and exhausting speech by the user Enšpígl to see whether what he was saying is true. However, I believe that his review is affected by the time he saw the movie. After the fall of the communist regime, at a time of euphoria and joy. I mean seeing Top Gun in the cinema must have felt akin to a gift from gods at that time. And I totally get that. It’s a pity I cannot see it this way. Anyways, Tom Cruise as the Maverick and the excellent music speak volumes. Tony Scott always knew very well what kind of movie he wanted to shoot. Thus, Top Gun will forever remain his most honest movie with everything that entails. And that soundtrack will be popular forever. (18/10/2014)

After the iconic Hot Shots, this is basically my second encounter with Top Gun. I would have probably ignored if it wasn't for the sequel, which is currently receiving praise from all sides. Top Gun is an 80s movie with all the trimmings, which has its advantages and disadvantages. Maverick is the quintessential example of an arrogant, self-centred, ruthless macho man, but – as it happens – he has his weaknesses, as evidenced by his relationship with Charlie and Goose. From a technical point of view, it is a solidly made film, brimming with badass action and more than one decent sequence, but the script is a rather mediocre affair that may not appeal to everyone. Alongside that characteristic 80s machismo, heroism and romance, the amazing theme song “Take My Breath Away” is an integral part of the film. If I had seen the film when it was released, I would have certainly given it a higher rating, but now it's worth a better three stars. (27/05/2022)

Sure, it's basically just an action romance and not much else, a romance that tries to appear somewhat tough but not too sexy to be accessible to a mainstream audience. But the movie still has an incredible drive, and it's simply a ballad in the air. It's just a shame that the whole film is one big cliché. But Tony Scott knew how to get it moving to a good rhythm. (22/01/2016)

The ultimate guilty pleasure. A film so military/American in every way that perhaps it could best be described with the slightly pejorative term "army porn". But what's the use, when it was one of the first films I was scouring video stores for in the early 90s and saw for the first time when I was about 10 years old. It just sticks with you. And of course, I wanted to be like Maverick back then. Now, years later, I've seen it again on Blu-ray in the original version (the original Czech dub is not on Blu-ray, of course) and it might be blasphemy, but it hasn't aged a day for me. American ultra-patriotism in 80s retro styling under Tony Scott's exceptionally slick and intoxicating visuals. (04/11/2018)

Top Gun is able to impress everyone. There is no doubt that it has many flaws, but only very few people are able to see through this film. From the statements of the creators and actors it should be clear that Top Gun is not and should not be seen as realistic. It is evident how much fun everyone had during the filming, as proven by the many many stories and bloopers. It is the 1980s, with different priorities and filmmakers followed different guidelines that are no longer in fashion today. However, if a you can transport yourself to that time, clear your mind and nostalgically reminisce, you will be warmed by a pleasant feeling. The Excellent music, the actors, and the action scenes that Tony Scott worked so diligently to film have not lost any of their appeal. A brilliant masterpiece with one of the best love scenes and a sunset filmed hundreds of times. (19/01/2006)