"Tom Cruise May Be The Last True Movie Star" | Ben Shapiro Reviews “Top Gun: Maverick” [SPOILERS]
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Ben Shapiro shares his review of Tom Cruise’s new movie “Top Gun: Maverick”.
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No wokeism, no politics, just good old fashioned action, jets & good vibes. Entertainment for all sides of the aisle. That’s Hollywood at its best. We need more of that
Well said!
there is a pinch of feminism, "you look good" she rings the bell, he reads the sign about disrespecting women,.. but hey it's fun, I give it a solid pass, women get to serve men shit too, lol
💯!!! It was the time tested perfect formula for a dynamite action flick.
There was a couple instances
Leftists hate all those things
This movie did a great job of making a badass female character without making her seem like she had to prove something because she was a woman.
Did she eject and scuttle the jet, like the newest ♀️ female pilot did when trying to land on a aircraft carrier?
@@copcuffs9973 no
@@copcuffs9973 Excited about that fact are you?
@@copcuffs9973 I believe the first female naval fighter pilot also died in that accident (or was it her RIO who was also a female?). That was a political stunt as she was found to be below the standards required of the male pilots but the government wanted the story and pushed her in to the role. It cost an aircraft and a life.
Phoenix > Captain Marvel
I love that they had a female pilot who wasn't sexualized or a feminist, she was just there to do her job and she did a damn good one.
Starbuck was better 10 years before
So glad there was a female, she was Mavericks wingman. Definitely a feminist. And Ben Shapiro sounds so stupid here LOL
I sort of agree. But I must say that she would not be allowed on the mission because women cannot handle that much G force. And the key reason was her built. She was tiny and short. If a girl is tall and strong - something like a woman basketball player can be a good example to have for an idea of this - the difference might be smaller. Not to mention the lesser bone density etc. She would have passed out, there is just no way she would not in that climb.
@@Fujtajblus false, plenty of women can handle that g-force. Plus the g-force was kind of made up for the movie anyway.
Every time she was on screen I was like uh oh here it comes. But no! She was just a character that happened to be female, not a female who happened to be a pilot. Love it
This film truly brought back the term “summer blockbuster.” It couldn’t have come at a better time for our nation either. My two cents: pay the few extra dollars to see it in Dolby. The chairs shaking from the sounds of the jets was absolutely awesome.
Yes!!! I decided to pay the extra money and do not regret it one bit!
Yeah I saw it at Regal IMAX theater and was in row D. The sound was incredible and loud. Riveting.
IMAX … it was insane in imax ! If u can do it, do it.
1) Watched it in normal cinema
2) Watched it in IMAX
3) Almost cried when I heard the halos in the beginning when the intro started
4) Waited for the credits to finish as the music was good.
Yeah, it was a brilliant film :)
Yes it does, I happen to live not so far from an AFB that has F35s no kidding you can feel the energy from these aircraft, it can be awesome.
Before the movie played they showed a clip of Tom Cruise, sitting in a movie theater, thanking everyone for coming to see the movie it took decades to make and he said how proud he was to make this movie as real and genuine as possible.
Johnny Knoxville did it first sorry
@@Juicetron yes I know
I really liked that little touch.
@@Juicetron who’s Johnny Knoxville??
I liked that. I know it was done before, but it was a nice touch.
It was so weird, everybody had this joyous vibe coming out of the theater. I've never experienced that. Best movie I've seen in YEARS!
Feels good, doesn't it? I used to get it all the time, coming out of the theater as a teen or young adult. This is the first time I've done that since those days.
You must be young
Used to get that as a kid. Raiders of the lost Arc, E.T. ,
Damn you only been seeing marvel movies or what
Agree I just watched 2hours ago and loved it.🇺🇸
The movie was awesome. The storyline was “mostly”believable, and the best part is that they subtly worked in racial and gender diversity without drawing major attention to it. They weren’t woke. They simple said “yea, we have black, white, Hispanic, female, and male naval aviators and weapons officers. No big deal.” It was refreshing to see that as opposed to have some long dedicated backstory as to those persons’ oppression! 😀
Yep, the diversity is realistic... because they do indeed have diverse pilots... totally fine, totally believable.
@@CCitis You also going to complain about the nearly 69 year old Navy pilot doing Mach 10.3?
@@leecm chuck yeager flew test jets until he retired i think. age like 76 or something.
they had asians too
couldn't agree more, it was done right
10/10. Best movie I’ve seen in well over 10-years, and that’s coming from someone who has been involved in Naval Aviation for over 25-years on many different platforms. It was VERY difficult to pick apart. The aviation accuracies were almost impeccable.
As someone in C2, I also commend them for including the E-2 hawkeye and how accurate the comms were between Maverick and the E-2
It was okay. Behind Enemy Lines with Owen Wilson was better.
@@stephenhagen234 that’s understandably a personal preference;however, with regard to my personal expertise, TGM excelled.
@@tomnguyen8546 yeah it’s very nice to see the C-2 / E-2 community get some love. They’re unsung heroes in my opinion.
I’d like to thank the VRC community for giving me my cats and traps.
It was great but the mission did seem to borrow a lot from SW: A New Hope. Not saying that's a bad thing though because I loved both ANH and Top Gun: Maverick.
The “decades later” sequel Star Wars fans never received. I saw it yesterday and was relieved they did the characters right, honored the original, and did not tear down the original male hero in order to pump up some woke shit. Thank you Tom Cruise and all involved.
I'm sure Tom Cruise is the kind of guy that wouldn't stand for his characters to be "deconstructed" in service of the woke. :D
Yes! I agree with everything you said. Sure they played to our feelings of nostalgia, but it was just well done. I’m looking forward to seeing it again.
Good point, This movie accomplished what I was prepping up for with Star Wars....(.and felt so letdown by the new SW trilogy)
That aint gonna happen with Tom Cruise. Y'know he always wants his characters to be adored.
@@Moshugaani
Yep. This. He cares so much about his face value. And he's a big of a star for directors to disagree.
This movie did everything right. There was only one agenda and that was to make a great movie. It is a huge success.
it would be much of a greater movie if they had someone in the tower driking coffee and maverick just zooms by. Sadly they didnt include it
@@captainrogerdodger144 agreed & they didn’t play the Berlin song. Other than that, it was glorious
No agenda, except to sell the military industrial complex as a good thing to the masses
@@dickcastle lol dude are you serious? you must be fun at parties
Great comment..🙂
A genuinely life affirming film. I felt a couple of man tears in my eyes during some of the climactic emotional scenes. The sacrifices maverick made, the burden he took... it says so much about the strength of our elders and the previous generations.
Top gun is about pilots, but it’s also about our parents returning to save us with their experience and wisdom...
Bravo
I had no warm fuzzies inside when I left the theater. I prefer "The Pacific", "Band of Brothers", "Saving Private Ryan" and "Behind Enemy Lines" as these had much better stories.
Completely agree. That is an aspect that does go under appreciated. The whole message of our history is valuable and even critical to continue to learn from and apply today. No technological advancements are going to replace the lessons in what works and what it takes from us to succeed. This was at the heart of the story. Old school tech and the wisdom and abilities of the senior personnel against the latest gear and gizmos. "It's not the machine, it's the pilot" after all.
@Lisa Surlie u got to be kiddingme
What a piece of s#¡t Ben is to assert that the target country in this movie was Iran. It was left anonymous for a reason! Not to put in place his/his people’e wishes!
Phoenix is a strong female character. And she is amazing and loved by audience because she doesn't need to put down other people to be awesome. She earned her place among the best of the best of Top Gun school, just like other pilots. No special treatment. She also make mistake, just like normal people do. During training, when Maverick asked her, "why didn't you anticipate the turn? You had been briefed on the terrain. Don't tell me, tell Bob's family". She couldn't answer and she learned from that, just like normal competent pilot. She was not born awesome, just like normal people. That's how to portray strong character.
Someone said this isn’t a Hollywood movie, this is a Tom Cruise movie. I watched a video of where they showed how Tom made all the pilot actors do a 3 months training. Thank you Tom Cruise for giving us an experience that we don’t get often anymore because of an agenda. Just pure fun, hard work, and dedication to the craft. Will be watching any new Tom Cruise movie from now on!
I saw the movie with my wife, 17-year old daughter, 14-year old son, and 8-year old son. They all loved it. Cruise had great action scenes, good script, and restored the Taiwanese flag and Japanese flag on the jacket, showing that he cares more for the story than he does for the Chinese Communist Party.
Me too!
It was most certainly a Hollywood movie and was distributed and given the green light by Paramount who by the way are a real Hollywood studio unlike many of the others out there.
Can you link the video please
They not only did the training, that is really them flying the jets in the film
No sex. No drugs. Respectful to women. Almost not a single swear word! And yet, the best film I’ve seen in a decade. I commend Tom Cruise and the team.
There was a couple swears in the final action sequences.
The “What the fuck was that?” From Rooster was pretty funny.
A movie need to disrespect women to be a good movie. A fact
Scientologist
Sounds like a boring ass movie.
Tom Cruise literally just made the best movie in over a decade imo. Mostly because it wasn’t Hollywood agenda pushing, woke culture garbage, they just gave us a fantastic movie. Patriotism, Action, Suspense, a Happy Ending (Not Deshaun Watson style) Fantastic Film!
What exactly is the Deshaun Watson style?
@@delrey874 massage parlor style
As a browns fan, I’m offended
@@GeorgeZimmermen that sucks
@@trevormason3825 it does
This was NOT the movie of the year. It’s the movie of the past decade! Maybe even the next decade. Tom you Scientology-nut, I have to admit you are an incredibly dedicated and talented actor. Kudos.
I agree with you. I thought this was the best movie I’ve seen this millennium.
Its the BEST movie of the next 10 centuries!!!!
@@bellaaneke until they make Top Gun 3 🤔
@@toanthony Truthful I thought the movie was just average. Action was incredible, plot was a little weak, and they really milked "Gooses" death. Still much better than all the silly Super hero movies.
@@toanthony Actually I was thinking of that, a TG3. I think they won't be able to make a TG3 with the original characters, unless Mitchell is just a supporting role as the head of the school or something. I think this was the closing of that generations chapter. Rooster and others, however, could extend that. I am really grateful that they made this film just in time, IMHO, before any of them got any older and especially before Val Kilmer died. I do think this kind of thing should go on and become a sort of film series as a kind of cultural tradition in the US. It's just so good for us to have patriotic things like this that we can ALL unite around.
This movie blew my mind. There is a reason its breaking records. People just want good movies, not to be lectured with nonsense woke crap.
Preach
true...
best movie in the last 25 years
@@swolfe9668 I have a hard time refuting this.
Exactly. Good old, bad-ass, edge-of-your-seat stuff! Was SO refreshing and made me forget about what a dumpster fire the world has become.
As a child of the 80s, I was paranoid this movie was going to be that one "cash grab sequel that tarnishes a legacy." It didn't. Quite the opposite, actually; It totally surpassed my expectations. A truly enjoyable film.
As a child from 2000 who watched the first one a couple years ago I had the same fear.
Haven't watched it yet, but these comments have given me the hype
Think we all feared that concidering the other sequels/reboots that have come out the last years, but this one did it perfectly. It was just full of tribute and respect to the first one and to the fans.
The guy in his personal life might have beliefs I don't share BUT if I had to have one person help me do a movie today Tom Cruise is it!
@@goncalobaia1574 go see it! You won't be disappointed.
I asked my wife which one she thought was better and her response was that she liked both. I personally think this one was better than the original. Yes, it had a little bit of the love story aspect, but didn't dominate the film like it did in the first one. This one was more about the mission and the jet scenes were amazing. The first one had just small segments about confronting the enemy and was more about the Cruise and McGillis relationship, and the death of Goose and its effect on Maverick, along with the differing relationship between Maverick and Iceman. I also thought Miles Teller portrayal of what we wanted to see in Goose's son was spot on. The mannerisms and look reminded me of Goose.
I am not from the USA, and I loved this movie!! The first amazing movie in a long time!! Refreshing to watch.
It made me cry, laugh, want to cover my eyes, but not really because I wanted to see what was happening.
I hope this is not the last good movie!
People in other countries will like it because is a good movie, it just happens to take place in the USA.
I'm going to go see it for a 2nd time this Tuesday.
-No woke shit.
-Amazing soundtrack.
-Actually had a few twists.
-Probably the best sequel I've seen.
-They somehow made a 80s film, but with today's film technology.
Absolutely a stunning film. It will undoubtedly inspire the next generation of pilots, civilian and military.
It was woke and had a political message. How you miss that?
@@Aristocratic13 please, enlighten me.
@@superdutyzack Man vs Drone (future of aviation, this was argued through the film), retiring and letting the next generation take over (Iceman scene), it’s not the fighter jet it’s the pilot (Rooster scenes), making amends and forgiveness for past mistakes (Maverick and Rooster scenes), commitment or letting go of the past (Maverick, Penny, and Penny’s daughter scenes), and overall the aspect of the life of a Navy Fighter pilot since this is a military recruitment movie.
@@Aristocratic13 what's woke or political? Man vs Drone isn't really political and everything else you mentioned isn't woke.
@@superdutyzack Dude they are literally fighting a foreign body in the film. That alone is political, but the future of Jet fighting is political. POLITICAL: adjective relating to the government or the public affairs of a country; relating to the ideas or strategies of a particular party or group in politics. The film is political military recruitment tool like the original.
Now woke... do you know what woke means? Because this film is woke.
Timing was the key here. Cruise was offered a Top Gun II immediately after the original but turned it down. He realised that it could have the effect of stereotyping him which could hurt his career potential. This is the time to release a movie like this as people are desperate for a glimpse of the past where movies were made to entertain rather than preach to people.
this is a good take.
Dear GOD...what truth thou speaketh!
I’ve just gotten out of the cinema. That film was pure joy, so over the top in terms of action scenes, yet so heartfelt because of the message it conveys about friendship, family and loyalty.
so its worth watching?
@@chaztitan6457 I’m a huuuuge fan of the original, and I loved the sequel, too. I feel very entertained, also cried a bit when Val Kilmer appeared on the screen. So in short, yes.
It’s also a bit like Star Wars IV :)
Not a big fan of Hollywood or Tommy
@@f87115 more power to you, as far as I’m concerned :)
@@chaztitan6457 it’s an obvious yes
Here in South Africa, Top Gun was massive and definitely enjoyed by most people! Amazing theatre experience, the world needs more movies like this.
I actually agree!!!! I dont care about Tom's failed personal life or his ridiculous ideology but his work ethic and dedication is massive and I fully RESPECT that!!!
Failed personal life?
@@dr.tadashizhang7719 He is a Scientology guy.
Love the art, not the artist.
I hope they are paying attention. We want more of this. Less woke messaging and more decent entertainment. What a good movie.
Picture this, when Maverick sits down at the bar to see Penny for the first time she says you’ve lost that loving feeling isn’t going to help you now, Then at the end when he’s in the hanger he faintly hears the song and he turns and Penny is playing it and standing outside her Porsche. The song gets louder and louder as he walks up to her and starts making out, Fade out to black cue in top gun soundtrack.
Doesn't matter. They can't write a good character, with actual character, anymore.
You don't get it
They are paying attention it's the masses who are not
What's happening is brainwashing at a crazy rate. And it's working.
There is a woke messages lol are you blind?
DJ Moon Knight ?????
Who would’ve thought that making a “good old Hollywood” movie these days would be a breath of fresh air!
Totally!
My father is a pilot and was a young boy when the original movie came out. He always says that it was his inspiration for becoming a pilot himself. I grew up watching that movie on Saturday nights with him. When it was announced that a second one would be made, he was estatic. We live in Mexico and the movie got released a week earlier than in the US here and saw it on opening night. I have never seen my dad that excited to be at a movie theater.
Sounds like he got brainwashed successfully 😊
I absolutely loved this movie! I’m 57 years old and can’t tell you the last time I actually loved a movie! I liked the original Top Gun but I have never been all crazy over Tom Cruise movies….this movie made me have a whole new appreciation for Tom Cruise and such a respect for him after reading that he wanted Val Kilmer in this film. Top Gun Maverick is absolutely phenomenal! ♥️♥️♥️♥️
Hats off to Tom Cruise, such a good movie, haven't seen a good movie in ages, felt a bit nostalgic during and after the movie. Didn't feel like anyone was trying to lecture me, just good old fashioned entertainment, very refreshing. I hope the rest of Hollywood follows suit and starts producing good movies again, instead of the garbage we've been getting the last 10years.
Well said. This age of wokeness needs to crash and BURN.
Movie of the year. East or West, Tom Cruise is the best!
Recent good movies that I really enjoyed watching are Knives out and Ford vs Ferrari.
Wanna see good old fashioned entertainment?
watch Gone With The Wind 1939
Casablanca which is 80 this year
@@tl8101 Cruise Sucks
This is how you do a legacy sequel. Badass film.
This was such a great movie experience. No woke political nonsense 🙄. Just an all around great sequel. My favorite scene was the beach ( just like the first movie) I will give Miles his credit though. He really brought Goose to the movie for me. I couldn't help smiling. Thanks for your review.
@Lisa Surlie congratulations 🎊
@Lisa Surlie praise the lord
"The end is inevitable Maverick. Your kind is heading for extinction!"
That line got me. How true it is. Tom literally is a maverick, last of his kind.
"Maybe sir. But not today."
I'm from India and I can tell you that the film was a blast. Everyone in the theater was cheering throughout.
Interesting when USA govt is enemies with India.
Film was great I'm sure it will be a big success internationally
@@theonewhoknocks.651 not even funny. Try harder
@@theonewhoknocks.651 sad. Please get help.
@@USMC98 just wondering what did he say it's ok if you don't want to
Tom Cruise is one of the very few actors, very few, that cares about the moviegoer and understands the symbiotic relationship fostered in old Hollywood.
Seriously?
He’s also one of the very few actors who can tell HOLLYWOOD to do something and they do it.
@@MoGuy-zy1gh and that's a good thing?
The same Tom Cruise everybody thinks is gay?
@@cabellero1120 stop crying.
Just finished watching this movie with my family, including my 6 year old son and 11 year old daughter. It was awesome! People cheering and clapping in the theater, laughing, crying, it has it all. I want to go watch it again. I can’t remember the last time I felt that way watching a movie in the theater. Thank you Tom Cruise!!!!
You're right; the movie NEEDED to be seen in theaters for that awesome sound quality. Us who didn't watch the original Top Gun in 1986 in theaters got a chance for what we missed.
People were so pumped up and actually happy coming out of the theater. Everybody was talking to each other about how good this movie was. People even applauded at the end. I have not seen that a lot, people actually Happy and joyful after a movie. This says a lot about how good this movie is. Damn, I enjoyed it so much! Seen it 2 times already!
@Lisa Surlie ?
@Lisa Surlie that should tell you something... garbage??? You have no taste
@Lisa Surlie you’re a clown
Literally had people in the theater cheering, laughing and getting caught up in the movie completely. Theater was packed too! Saw a Sunday night show and there wasn't a single seat empty. IMAX is the way to go.
My theater was half full. Pretty much silence thru the whole movie. People were bored. No cheering or laughing.
@@e4music haha that sucks. Did you see it in imax?
@@troynickels9933 Not in imax, but a really nice theater.
@@e4music gotcha. We went to iMac, reserved seating. Theater was near full, even close up rows. Was kinda surprised. I’m not one to emote during a movie but cheering and laughing during scenes by most of the theater. I was kinda shocked and pleasantly surprised. Loved the movie and imax was definitely the way to go
I saw it opening weekend but couldn’t get a time for imax so I’ll probably go back next weekend to see it in imax
Never been in an imax theater before
I can't remember the last time I thoroughly enjoyed a movie. Great job to those involved with creating a true "summer blockbuster" without the b.s. influencing the storyline or characters.
Best movie since Lord of the Rings. It's great to see what Hollywood can do when telling a story is more important than pushing leftist politics.
I shed tears of joy during the opening sequence. The movie was great. Nostalgia and all the feels.
🇺🇸
The F-14 at the end was a great and unexpected touch.
Me too!
When Danger Zone came on, my buddy and I lost our shit
Picture this, when Maverick sits down at the bar to see Penny for the first time she says you’ve lost that loving feeling isn’t going to help you now, Then at the end when he’s in the hanger he faintly hears the song and he turns and Penny is playing it and standing outside her Porsche. The song gets louder and louder as he walks up to her and starts making out, Fade out to black cue in top gun soundtrack.
Watched the movie yesterday on the big screen in Berlin/Germany. People in the cinema were singing along "Danger Zone", were shouting and screaming and applauding during the best scenes. Having said that: American patriotism was VERY WELL received overseas ....
Movie is SO American and SO cool! I left the movie theater wanting a pet bald eagle. 😃
I am an Australian, I freaking loved this film.
I am so sick and tried of seeing woke propaganda disguised as movies.
Ye
Even my friends in Vietnam love this movie lol
Seen it 2 days ago in UAE in IMAX. Crowd loved it, amazing movie!!!!
This movie is a culmination from Tom, he's a career action gentleman, and every person that was chosen to act in this feature including Jennifer Connely was very excited to act with Tom. Actually, Connely had or has a definitive fear of flying, and Tom shocked her in a pleasant fashion and she actually was filmed flying w/ Tom.
This brought back memories of when I was stationed on an aircraft carrier. Had me tearing up and thinking of all my friends I had on that ship.
I remember coming out of the Last Jedi and being so furious and fed up with Hollywood. I can’t believe Tom Cruise of all people gave me back an enjoyable movie theater experience
The Disney Star Wars films are mostly complete GARBAGE. Their writers are really, really poor.
My son walked out of that movie because he was so mad..lol. I was still eating my popcorn, but had to leave too.
Why "Tom Cruise of all people"? Tom Cruise is an amazing actor who has done an immense number of enjoyable movies over the decades.
Too bad Star Wars fans didn’t receive a sequel like this.
You are fed up and yet you still went to see the movie. Wrong. I am fed up so i haven't watched the movie. Postive reviews mean nothing when a person is "fed up with Hollywood" .
All Hollywood will do is take the money earned from this and make 3 woke movies. A Top Gun for 3 woke movies. A Spider-Man No Way Home for 3 woke movies. Congratulations on being deceived.
I am fed up and moved on. All the positive reviews mean nothing.
Top Gun: Maverick was everything I wanted it to be. Exciting, fun, action packed, intense, nostalgic and respectful of the past. I loved it!
True rarity these days
100%. I was happy they did it justice. I'm planning to go see it again.
@@jennifer1110 yeah same taking my nephews to see this. Seeing it in imax was awesome. People were in a great mood after and it was great to see.
age is just a number, its your life live it
Did u like the gay theme in it?
When I was about 12 years old, me and my brother went to the cinema to watch the first 3 rocky films back to back. When the films finished, we ran all the way home shadow boxing, while singing the rocky theme. This is the first film in a long time that made me feel like that!
Just saw it this weekend with hubby and 25 year old son. Son has been a huge fan ever since we introduced him to the film as a youngster. We couldn’t wait for this sequel to come out, didn’t disappoint, probably one of the best sequels ever. Love Tom Cruise. Come on, how many 60 year olds look that Good without a shirt!!!😁
Yes, we need the "feeling of the 80's"
The time the world made sense and music and movies were at their best.
This is what people are hungry for.
Thank you Tom for giving us a piece of the good times.
Right before Reaganomics ruined everything
You just liked it cuz it was acceptable to call gay people f****t in much of the USA back then.
@@katdeluxy9608 Reaganomics pulled us out of high interest rates, got our military back on track, and won the cold war. Cry harder snowflake.
A time when there was only 2 genders you didn't have young teenage boys and girls making random shit up on Twitter
Yeah but 80 rock bands did dress like women though
Hey Hollywood: MORE OF THIS PLEASE
A film with no woke, no “the message”, no hating of your own country, no dissing of the military, no stepping away of the fact that we all age and just a bloody good film.
Quick question buddy….what’s 2 + 2 ?
Oh, never mind.
@@nycartist3421 yeah...that made sense. To you.
Money talks. Buy a ticket.
@@nycartist3421 the first 3 letters of your name tells us everything we need to know... is it fun being a miserable wokester
I was beginning to think they'd never be capable of this kind of film making again. You can tell this film took dedication because it shows in the quality. Nothing in the last 10 years comes close.
You know how they say that Seabiscuit the Race Horse, gave life back to the American people during the great depression?? That's the vibe I got off watching this movie. Honestly, best movie I've seen in a LONG time. I saw it 2X!! Highly recommend
Wow! Just Wow! Believe Ben and everything he says about this movie, especially when he tells you to go see it on the big screen in Dolby or IMAX. The interaction between Tom and Val during their poignant scene definitely deserves recognition. I was in tears and my wife was in tears and then the last exchange had us laughing just as both actors were. I wonder if that was in the script or spontaneous.
I saw this yesterday in 4DX. What an incredible experience. The seats moved like I was actually in the F-18 with the actors. The dogfights are fantastic due to the PRACTICAL effects. They're actually in the planes for real. Tom Cruise is the last true movie star because he always goes above & beyond to give the audience the best possible experience. Go see this on the biggest screen possible. Best sequel I've seen in years.
@JungleHunter - Dude! Thanks for the highlights. I’m sooo stoked to see it👍🏼
Why is Iran considered the death star in Hollywood, not Communist China Dictatorship ??
I doubt the seats moved like you were in an F18. Did you experience 8g’s as well going Mach 3?
@@jonm8895 He said "LIKE I was actually in the F-18"
4dx is the only way to see this. insane
The guy had the biggest opening day of his career for a sequel to a movie that was released 36 years ago. Surely, that makes him the biggest movie star of all time.
Tom Cruise is a real actor.
All these sequels to old movies have been such a disappointment. It's been so long since I've seen a GREAT sequel (let alone a great movie) that I went in expecting to be disappointed. I left the movie theater feeling so happy and proud that finally I saw an amazing movie!!! Thank you Tom Cruise and team - you all did a fantastic job and this movie deserves to be even bigger than it already is!
I saw this movie in February 2020 before covid. Ben ain't lying when he says there's little CGI. The CGI wasn't done when we saw the movie and it was still 90%
complete. Also, Jennifer Connoly plays the character referenced in the first ten minutes of Top Gun (1986) as the admirals daughter Maverick did the flyby over. Great movie well worth seeing on the big screen - especially IMAX and 4DX.
Little fun fact here. I've seen a lot of people being confused over who the woman was suppsoed to be in this movie. Her name is Penny. Penny Benjamin. She was referenced several times in the '86 film - the "admirals daughter"
Ahaaaaa 👍
In the original film, Tom cruise was apparently dating her. If that was 30 years ago, then something sus is up
@@grashuriza1235 they were off & on but he was "dating" Charlie for most of the movie in the '86 film
"And you asshole! You're lucky to be here!"😂
@@williamketron419 LOL ... " thank you sir "
My father was a USAF pilot. The things he told me made me have such respect for our military.
I'm a USAF vet. All the branches give each other a lot of grief. One day while we were on vacation up north we found out we couldn't take our bull dog across the Mackinac Bridge walk. We asked the manager of the hotel if we could leave her in the room while we went. He said, "Usually no. But that's a bulldog. So I have to watch her for you." He was a marine. As we talked, his employees began to listen. He told me how much he appreciated the Air Force. "I thank God for you boys! You guys saved our lives!" Once he was pinned down. They couldn't get out. He said that the Air Force was called in for a strike. Within a few minutes it was all over. There were tears in his eyes. We saluted each other. Then he actually gave me a hug. It was the deepest respect I'd felt in a long time. Something I've missed. I'd been in places where I had seen allied troops and enemy terrorists brought in; some thrown in the field in front of where the Americans where placed in the base. They let them rot in the sun. But I'd never been pinned down, or watched my brothers die. I never had to personally go through that bit of hell. I went through two marriages in four countries. That was enough for me. Today, when I look around. I tear up (and I am now). Because I often wonder if the sacrifice vets put in was worth it. Half of the country hates guys like me. They won't even stand for the flag. I've got a few interviews lined up. I worry about them actually seeing the flag on my car. When I did an interview last week I moved my die cast USAF models out of view so the interviewer couldn't see them (He was French). Why should I have to worry about the sacrifice I've made to help these people being perceived as a negative attribute? One of my engineers (a Marine) feels the exact same way. While I gave up a portion of my life, others gave everything they had and more. And men like that marine watched his brothers die. I'm terrified more for my country than at any time I was in harms way (I was in a combat communication squadron). The people that want to tear down the country aren't just some far off group. In fact, most immigrants would fight just to get here. It's often someone setting next to you at dinner. Someone giving you the evil eye for saying something nice about America. I'm just waiting for companies like Home Depot to take away minor things like the vet parking. I don't need a thanks. But I do want people to love this country. I want them to know that the flag is for everyone. It's the symbol of freedom around the world... Why not here?
But now US ARMY ALSO SUFFERING FROM WOKE SHIT
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@@miltonhayek2494 thank you for your service, but I couldn't disagree more. I served over 22 years and have yet to be belittled or put down in any way.
Half of America does not hate the military and the USA. But it makes a lot of money and keeps certain people in power to make you think that way. I have been thanked for my service more times than I can count. Don't let any politician or tv show tell you what to think. We're better than that.
But thank you for serving brother.
MSgt, USAF ret.
@@miltonhayek2494 I am a Canadian vet. I went through some s8i2 but nothing like this. I love and respect you brother. God Bless....
This movie will make you feel emotions that you aren't used to feeling in the theater. They really don't make movies like this anymore. It's one of the best movies I have seen in a long time.
It was really refreshing to see a movie that was a classic all American, no bullshit movie that made you laugh, cry,and be proud to be an American. I also was in a full theater with not one person masked….it felt like complete normalcy which I haven’t seen in so long.
I was proud to be an american during the movie and I'm a canadian! 🤣 Best movie in a decade at least! So refreshing to have american exceptionalism again
Savor that feeling, there won't be a United States in ten years thanks to the christofascists, and when another few million will die from whatever omega variant comes
I completely agree. The movie was awesome, people in the theater were laughing and cheering along. We left the theater with such a feeling of joy and big smiles on our faces.
What a f-ing concept! Go to the movies to take a break from the stress of real life and have a good time… it’s almost as if it was supposed to be that way. Ive been getting used to watching my favorite characters become shells of themselves or get killed off, and then be slapped in the face about how you and everything you care about is wrong and needs to change.
We had two rows of Navy folks in uniform sit with us at the sold out theatre this weekend. It was a blast.
Dennis wow bunch of fkn nerds lmao
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film was great, but ben is wrong about the CGI portion. many of the plane scenes were CGI ... but regardless i liked it, haven't gone to the movies in 15 years , took the time to go for this one.
dont wait for the TV release, this one , you gotta see it on the theater atmosphere....
God I hope Hollywood turns it around and starts making these types of movies again on a consistent basis. I'm so bored of Disney woke nonsense
Hollywood is at its core, poison of the Devil, pleaes learn about it.
This was not made by Hollywood. It was made by Tom Cruise. Sorry to disappoint you but Hollywood is done. They got infiltrated by the woke type and they are being policed by critics and people who want every movie to be made a certain way. It has to meet several quotas. It is unfortunate but it is what it is.
Everyone needs to see this multiple times and help it pass 1 billion lol
@@RemnantDiscipleLazzaro-Rev1217 No it isn't. It just attracts bad people due to the nature of the business. People make movies everywhere. Hollywood just throws the most money at them, and wherever you have lots of money you'll have lots of scumbags. The people behind the making of AAA movies like top gun (especially the crew members who's names you'll never know) really do care about movies and making an entertaining product. It's the people at the heads of production studios that have been greenlighting these shitty woke movies.
Hollywood won't. Tom Cruise apparently would.
Not going to lie when I was watching and heard danger zone I got goose bumps. This movie was so good, finally not a bunch of cgi. The best movie I have seen in years. Ty Tom Cruise.
From the opening statement of Tom Cruise sincerely thanking all of us for coming out to watch the movie in the theater, and all the way through the film, it felt like a good kind of nostalgia... Patriotic, a show of appreciation for the world's finest military, thrilling cinematography, well cast actors that obviously are striving to perfect their craft, and a finished product that provides the audience with the finest entertainment experience imaginable.
I enjoyed the original, but "Maverick" takes the franchise to a whole new level. My family and I will be returning for a 2nd viewing in the theater this weekend.
I smiled for over 2 hrs. And almost cried a couple times. Damn, damn fine film. Best one I've seen in MANY years. Some in Hollywood still want to make fine pictures. There is hope...
Not just the USA loving it - we’re in Kiwi land, saw it yesterday, theatre was packed, real good vibe and people left with big smiles on their faces. Cheers Tom - worth waiting for!
Praise be to lord Xenu
same in Australia! 4th day running of a packed theatre, Star Wars didn't even get that here!
A bit off topic, but have the mandates ended in Australia?
I'm not ''vaccinated'' so I'm not allowed in the movie theatre where I'm at...
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@@tdeo2141 allowed in the country now or will be soon
Just watched Top Gun: Maverick with my family. My dad and I both agreed it's one of the top 3 movies for 2022 (thus far). The racial and gender diversity wasn't too in-your-face. The homages to the original Top Gun were excellent. Tom Cruise might be a nutcase in his private life, but on screen, he's an actor's actor, a true leading man.
What a great film it was! Probably among my top 5 of all time, just goes to show that great films dont need anything out of the ordinary to do well, just a simple well written story with good dialogues and great music can go a long way, this movie is the perfect blend of nostalgia and and great storytelling. There are a few plotholes for sure, particularly concerning the mission but you can definitely ignore a few and appreciate the film. This movie should be experienced in the theatre. Its a true masterpiece.
This was one of the best theater experiences ive ever had! This felt like an old school Hollywood blockbuster just like how the original was. OMG i really felt the stakes of the movie and was emotionally invested. What a movie!
It would be a crime if this film doesn’t get the recognition it deserves. The whole time my whole family was so invested.
They absolutely nailed the nostalgia
This film was incredible, everything the audience would want from a top gun film, I’d go as far to say that it was as good if not better than the first.
I agree with you!
Top Gun was before my time. I’ve never been particularly fond if it tbh. But Ben’s review actually got me hyped up for this one. I’m definitely going to watch it! Nice to hear such good reviews. And it really helps knowing that it’s just a good ole fashion action movie without all the wokeism
I thought it was better.
The sequel SUCKED...crappy movie...just like the original...it is a movie about homosexuality..."not that there is anything wrong with that"...But I understand why it appealed to Ben.
@@lemons6207 I'm hip! That individual is clearly a program glitch in the matrix
I am in the military and ended up watching the movie on a tdy abroad in Europe amidst this stuff going on with Ukraine.. the movie theater was actually packed with people for the first week and I couldn't get enough seats for myself and my four friends. You would be surprised at how well this movie did abroad.
It's pretty awesome that Tom Cruise took flight lessons for this movie and you know the pilot instructing him was inspired by the original Top Gun. They said the original increased Naval Aviation applicants by 400% so it definitely shaped the military we see today. Hopefully the new generation watching this movie gets inspired as well both to join the military or to just have a more positive outlook on the military.
Problem is no vaccine no military….
@@MrStamperh kinda random.
@@MrStamperh.
"Tom Cruise May Be The Last True Movie Star"... So darn true. He leaves his politics, religion, personal life - at the door. He focuses on great entertainment. Period. An absolute treasure of an actor. I'm grateful he does what he does. The last vestige of "pure hollywood".
He's an absolute professional
Scientology?
@@themuzzer55 he's a professional in his roles, but yes.. a bit of a .. mm.. we'll say 'odd one' off a movie set.
which is a pity.
Daniel Day-Lewis. I'll watch anything with him in it.
@@georgeprchal3924 Too bad there isn’t a lot of stuff with him in it😂
Saw the movie last night with my husband, in a packed theater, people laughing, cheering, clapping, crying, clapping again. HECK YES. Haven't experienced this type of group joy in a theater since the 90s. This is real entertainment that people want, makes you feel proud about being an American and makes you love your team.
Crazy how Tom Cruise actually convinced the entire crew to attack a real enemy base for the movie!
Mad respect!!
Wait, what?
lmao
@@dantheinternetman1 It’s a joke.
I’m not American, have 0 knowledge of the actual military, not a huge fan of the original one…BOY THIS MOVIE IS AMAZING. Is a movie that know exactly what it is and plays to its strengths. I miss when the goal in movies was just to tell a gods story with good characters and entertain an audience, that’s what movies are missing now and I’m glad to see that they are not dead.
We need more movies like this, just fun action and no pandering to the woke left for the sake of it, just an enjoyable action movie.
What is your problem ??
republicans dipshit always bitching about " woke left " 😂😂😂😂 and always is the woke right bitching and moaning for everything.
I would have gouged out my eyes if they turned transgender Maverick in a Che Guevara t-shirt 🤢
Agreed. The woke left should all be exiled to North Korea or Iran.
@@HaveAniceDay2450 Cry
The only export customer for the Tomcat was Iran. But the "fifth gen" enemy fighters were PAK FA (Sukhoi T-50 / Su-57) which are flown only by Russia. What I’m saying is the target wasn’t in Iran. It was in Russia. When the crash scene happens there is snow on the ground.
Thank you Tom Cruise for giving us a wonderful experience. It was a relief to see that this movie gave us satisfying entertainment without the ”woke” agenda that was shoved in the audience’s face in the final Star Wars trilogy, James Bond’s No time to die and now even in cartoon movie Lightyear.
As someone who is actually in the navy this movie was pretty dang good. I liked it the story was nice. I saw the premiere before the actual release. It was nice to see it I loved it.
I'm in the Navy too and excited to see the movie! I just moved and am still figuring out where the movie theaters are lol.
@@annam8360 Thank you both for your service.
@@annam8360 - I live smack in between NWS Earle and NAS Lakehurst....if you are stationed here in Central New Jersey, I would be honored to take you to see it in a nice Imax theater...
@@samuelluria4744 If I was stationed in that area I might take you up on your offer, but regrettably I am not. That's so kind of you though.
Thank you for your service! I can't wait to see this. :)
This is what we need more movies of. I don't wanna hear about systematic racism, or queer rights, I just wanna see some cool F-18Fs and epic dogfighting, not crap like what the left wants in movies.
I wonder why cause that sounds f****** great
Jesus dude, just enjoy the movie and stop talking about politics. Seriously. It must be rough having to inject politics into EVERYTHING. What a joke.
So when you finally find a movie without politics you still manage to bring politics into it? Seems like you just want something to complain about.
@@masonboley876 because it's true he's not wrong. It's bring up everywhere. He has the right to say what he wants don't shut him up. That seems very liberal don't you think 🤨.
@@ndimuafrica movie should be about politics unless it's relating to history, in Hollywood an order for your movie to be published you must I quote have gay couples ,multiple races,women obviously, and no offensive jokes you can look this up. I put my money towards a good movie not woke crap. Back in the '70s and the eighties their movies were the best because they didn't had all this woke crap. Now I'm forced to watch Eastern movies. And hey that's just his opinion if he doesn't want woke in his movies, don't need to shame the man for his preferences.
Also I loved how he put the other actors names before himself in the end credits.
It’s partially because when he acts (and probably produces) he gives himself over to the film. We can call that commitment or we can call it a feat too physically and mentally stressful to be healthy for the vast majority of people.
Especially people not given the life benefits massive success brings. As a film and television worker what I really want is a business that starts leaning towards long term health for their workers. We aren’t keeping up with these schedules and hours any more.
I have just seen the film today and it is incredible. The writing, casting and film were top notch. I encourage everyone to see this movie because, it is a return to what movies use to be. The openning to the film where Tom thanks the fans that made the movie possible, shows that he has class.
I like how we don't call him Ethan Hunt or Pete Mitchell its just Tom Cruise.
There's a confidence in the movie because it doesn't apologize for what it is. It's honest and straightforward.
It's the acting, it's Tom Cruise, it's Top Gun, It's Maverick. But what is so remarkable is what this movie represents- a time when there was no social media. A purer time when you just enjoyed life, the people around you, and just lived.
Err the movie is set in present day
@@Charzhino
Yes. But the original was around 1985, reminding a lot of us of a less stressful time without social media.
@@texasskygirl7890 very true. The young cadets at top gun looked so chilled and expressive without being glued to phones all day
Haven’t seen it yet but I sure like your comments!
Didn't you see Maverick & Iceman exchanging texts on their iPhones lol
I’ve seen it twice and considering a 3rd. This movie hit all the feels, especially during this time in American history.
Stop your melodrama and just enjoy yourself
@@CursedWheelieBin his third time is only being considered due to the outlandish gasoline prices.....we are in shit times and this movie is just what we ALL needed
Same. Took my family 1st time. Parents 2nd time. 3rd time...probably treat some needy well deserving relatives/friends. Unfortunately, after going through my social media friends list, I'm the poorest. Ha!
@@greendaleforever The christofascists are ascendant and the country is in free fall thanks to a illegitimate rogue ultraconservative court. It's time for anyone with a brain cell to exercise their 2nd amendment rights
Do it, I saw it 4 times, money well spent.
Hopefully Hollywood gets the message. This is what a movie should be like..
I’m from the U.K. loved this film! I miss the patriotic USA. We used to love that here! It’s a shame it’s gone. But agree it’s great to feel good about your military. Only thing I’d change was the football scene. Would have been better with another 80s banger rather than a modern song
Tom Cruise always gives 110% to everything he does. Always. I don’t know or agree with everything in his personal life, and honestly it just doesn’t matter to me. I will always love seeing him on the big screen.
he is an excellent actor ..that much is true
I’m Australian and I can tell you that “Top Gun: Maverick” plays really well to non-US audiences as well. I can’t remember the last time I was in a movie and the audience spontaneously applauded at the end. One of the best movie experiences I’ve had in a long time.
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Aussie here too and totally agree! Great film and performances from everyone involved top notch! I
Anyone else have someone sobbing in the theatre, when They though maverick had died, or was that just me
same thing happened in the Philippines when I watched the film on imax, it was a great experience
Brit here, everyone clapped here too
Middle finger to the woke community! Good old pro American ideology. Downright patriotic! Can't wait for the next sequel.
I’m British and I loved this movie! A real classic. One of the best I’ve seen in ages.
Same Canadian and loved it. Shows why once upon a time everyone loves Hollywood movie.. cause only Americans can make stuff like this. Cause they have tom cruise loo
Top Gun: Maverick is, by far, the BEST movie I’ve seen in a LONG time! Even my 13 year old son, who has never had anything good to say about a movie, said “this was the BEST movie he’s ever seen!”. The first “Top Gun” got me to join the Navy, and “Top Gun: Maverick” makes me want to go back and do it again! 🇺🇸⚓️💪
I'm a fellow sub vet who partly joined because of Top Gun and partly because of family history with the Navy. Been waiting for this movie for a long time.
@@BurnNotice2023 Same here, shipmate! 🇺🇸⚓️
One of the few movies i'd consider watching a few times in a cinema. Compared to everything else out there, this is what a BLOCKBUSTER is meant to BE.
Like most Cruise movie.
That’s the case for any Cruise movie. Time and time again, he consistently puts out great action flicks (aside from Mummy) that don’t do anything to make any political or social statement. He’s just out there to bring Hollywood a great quality blockbuster!
i want to watch it a second time but in 4d idk if its worth it with the moving seats etc.
“Ran it through the Hans Zimmer machine”
That’s a new one. I’m going to have use that at some point in the future now.
It's a patriotic movie, and that alone upsets a lot of woke people, and that alone make this movie significant.
I grew up watching the first Top Gun. Also my father was a fighter pilot in the Air Force. I was somewhat skeptical when I heard about the movie thinking maybe I’ll be seeing some Fast & the Furious BS… but when I actually watched the movie I was blown how realistic the whole movie was. Hollywood should make more movies like this & restore the “norm”
Saw it with my wife this afternoon. We are in our early 50s, so we were adult teems when the original was released. Definitely nostalgic for us. After not having been to the theater since Covid, it was nice to experience this film in the theater. Admittedly, this is one of the few films in the last 10 years that I didn't leave thinking, "shoulda just waited til it came out on video." Great movie!! It was worth every penny! It was dramatic, exciting, and even emotional at times. A real 'rollercoaster' if you will, but in a great way. Overall, I would say this is one of the best, if not the best sequel movies ever. Tom Cruise is an icon in the entertainment world. His work ethic is truly unprecedented. He is very vocal about his love of his craft and it shows in his performances. Im not a big fan of the MI series. Seems a bit redundant and 'tired.' I truly hope to see him in other films rather than just action/adventure. He is extremely talented, and can play any role-very diverse. One of my favorite movies is The Last Samurai. IMO, his best work ever. If you have never seen it, I highly recommend!
Tom is an absolute legend. He will be sorely missed when he eventually retires.
Magnolia . His best in my opinion . Did so much with so little .
LOVE The Last Samurai! Can't say how many times I've watched it. Haven't seen this new movie yet because I live where the nearest movie theater is over fifty miles away! Hopefully next weekend when I visit one of my children.
I really enjoyed "War Of The Worlds" , I even enjoyed Tom's role in Ridley Scott's "Legend' all those years ago when he was only starting out
Feeling the rumbling of the jets in theater was definitely a vibe especially with those giant speakers. Absolutely had me shook.