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Tom Cruise, Kelly McGillis, Val Kilmer, Anthony Edwards, Tom Skerritt, Michael Ironside, John Stockwell, Barry Tubb, Rick Rossovich, Tim Robbins (mehr)Streaming (7)
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Der junge Pilot Maverick wird mit seinem Freund Goose zu einem fünfwöchigen Trainingslager für Luftkampf abkommandiert. Mit viel Ehrgeiz versucht er seine Chance zu nützen, um der beste Jagdflieger zu werden. Doch der Konkurrenzkampf ist hart. Mavericks übertriebenes Draufgängertum stößt auf Missbilligung. Nur die attraktive Zivilausbilderin Charlie kann ihm gegenüber Verständnis aufbringen. (ORF)
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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.
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Sie sind schön, jung und haben Schwänze aus Stahl. Ein wirklich lahmer Rekrutierungsfilm der United States Air Force mit einem abstoßenden Titelsong. Selbst aus Nostalgie kann ich nicht mehr als einen weißen Stern geben, aber heldenhafte Flieger brauchen das sowieso nicht, nicht wahr...
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Nach dem kultigen Hot Shots ist dies im Grunde meine zweite Begegnung mit Top Gun, die ich wahrscheinlich unbemerkt gelassen hätte, wäre da nicht der zweite Teil, der derzeit von allen Seiten gelobt wird. Top Gun ist ein 80er-Jahre-Film mit allem Drum und Dran, was seine Vor- und Nachteile hat. Maverick ist ein typisches Beispiel für einen arroganten, egozentrischen und skrupellosen Macho, der zufällig auch Schwächen hat, wie seine Beziehung zu Charlie und Goose zeigt. Aus technischer Sicht ist es ein solide gemachter Film, der mit knallharter Action und mehr als einem anständig gedrehten Schuss aufwartet, aber vom Drehbuch her ist es eine eher mittelmäßige Angelegenheit, die nicht jedem gefallen dürfte. Neben der typischen 80er-Jahre-Machohaftigkeit, Heldentum und Romantik ist der wunderbare Titelsong "Take My Breath Away" ein wesentlicher Bestandteil des Films. Hätte ich den Film zum Zeitpunkt der Veröffentlichung gesehen, hätte ich ihm sicherlich eine höhere Bewertung gegeben, aber jetzt ist er eher drei Sterne wert.
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The original Top Gun is an insipid producer’s movie that, apart from Bruckheimer, is taken seriously today only by Tom Cruise. Even Tony Scott, in a documentary about the making of the film, spitefully admits that some of the film’s scenes (e.g. the volleyball match) were softcore porn conceived under the influence of Bruce Weber’s photographs of semi-nude young men. And we won’t find much more plot or intelligence in Top Gun than we would in a porn flick. The plot, which barely holds together, is one cheesily shot nothingburger after another, all accompanied by rock music. There is no greater conflict to keep you glued to your seat. The main draw is the aerial scenes, which couldn’t have been made without support from the aviation arm of the U.S. Navy, which in return got its most expensive and professionally produced recruitment video ever (which worked, as interest in the profession of flight instructor increased rapidly after the premiere). Handsome young actors size up each other’s egos in machines worth tens of millions of dollars, behave irresponsibly and endanger the lives of others, but instead of being punished, they are praised for their courage and creativity. Top Gun isn’t too far from that, but it’s still not one of those films that are so stupid that they are entertaining. It’s just passively, harmlessly stupid and, in a number of respects, it is essentially just a 1980s popcorn flick. 50%
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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.
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A superficially attractive propagandistic film that was certainly ordered and paid for by the US army, including all the clichés and depictions of dull patriotism. On the other hand, Tom and his girlfriend both look really good in it. Overall impression: 20%.
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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.
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After many years, I watched Top Gun again (I needed to refresh my memory before today’s planned visit to the movie theater for the sequel). I might be swimming against the tide, but my positive feelings persist even after this latest viewing. Sure, Tony Scott’s directorial style isn’t for everyone, but I’m one of his devoted fans, so I’m completely satisfied in that regard. Essentially, Hollywood’s debut for then-young Cruise turned out great; he demonstrated that he’s not just a pretty face but also possesses undeniable acting talent. The supporting cast didn’t play second fiddle either (Tom Skerritt was excellent!), and the perfect chemistry between Cruise and Kelly McGillis added to the film’s success. From a story perspective, it sometimes feels like the most clichéd trope, I admit, but sometimes a simple plot is enough. And the audiovisuals for 1986 are top-notch; I appreciate that the creators opted for practical effects—those F-14s were a joy to watch, let’s be honest. We’ll see what the sequel brings, but the original deserves a solid 8/10. P.S. And the music? Absolute perfection.
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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.
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