I watched this today: it is an incredible movie that, while it pays homage to the 1986 film, can and does stand on its' own as balls to the wall, thrill a second entertainment. It is chock full of action and is at times, very funny.
Spoiler alert to those who are wondering, yes, Val Kilmer appears in the film as Iceman: although he has had health issues and can no longer speak, just seeing him - even though he's in the movie for only a few minutes - is great but a bit sad to tell the truth. When Ice and Maverick hug each other, I wanted to give them both a hug as the emotion I felt was a little too real. :bluesad:
I don't like Cruise or Kilmer or the original movie. So I have no desire to watch this glossy flag waving cartoon junk.
I never saw the original, so no sense of nostalgia for me. The dogfights were very good. Overall I found it entertaining enough while watching it, then forgettable afterwards--typical summer blockbuster stuff.
Quote from: Rev. Powell on June 05, 2022, 03:42:52 PM
I never saw the original...
You surprise me again. Though I will say the original is just as you describe the new one. Forgettable. I can't remember if I saw the original in a theater or video tape.
Quote from: Trevor on June 05, 2022, 12:48:54 PM... When Ice and Maverick hug each other, I wanted to give them both a hug as the emotion I felt was a little too real. :bluesad:
I think that's the only part of the new one I'd like. I get choked up too with sentimental and old enemies finding friendship.
Quote from: Allhallowsday on June 07, 2022, 01:04:41 PM
Quote from: Rev. Powell on June 05, 2022, 03:42:52 PM
I never saw the original...
You surprise me again. Though I will say the original is just as you describe the new one. Forgettable. I can't remember if I saw the original in a theater or video tape.
I was much more snobbish about movies back when it came out. I took pride in dismissing stuff that was mega-popular with the masses. I was into high art and pure crap, not interested in the populist world in-between. Nowadays I can enjoy popcorn fluff for what it is.
....I've also never seen Top Gun
I always thought TOP GUN was like cowboys comparing dicks.
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Quote from: Rev. Powell on June 07, 2022, 01:19:04 PM
Quote from: Allhallowsday on June 07, 2022, 01:04:41 PM
Quote from: Rev. Powell on June 05, 2022, 03:42:52 PM
I never saw the original...
You surprise me again. Though I will say the original is just as you describe the new one. Forgettable. I can't remember if I saw the original in a theater or video tape.
I was much more snobbish about movies back when it came out. I took pride in dismissing stuff that was mega-popular with the masses. I was into high art and pure crap, not interested in the populist world in-between. Nowadays I can enjoy popcorn fluff for what it is.
I felt that way about
STAR WARS and did not see it I think until a re-release probably at a drive in the summer before
RETURN with partying and loved it. Probably no popcorn. But I only payed attention to the first 3 which got dopey but remained fun. After that? I don't get it.
So serious. :lookingup: So dark. :twirl: :teddyr:
I feel the same way about most of the superhero franchises or pretty much the last 20 years of Hollywood with rare exception.
Quote from: RCMerchant on June 09, 2022, 03:04:23 PM
I always thought TOP GUN was like cowboys comparing dicks.
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