Credit to Glen Powell for successfully pulling off one of the hardest character types: the heel who isn't a complete heel. He added the right level of humanity to Hangman to make him a likeable antagonist.
Except Glen Powell adds a bit of humor to Hangman. 1:27 - 1:47 I mean, how can you not laugh at his face of undiluted cockiness just begging to be obliterated, that you genuinely feel the smirk drop down? You can even see this during the training. I swear, Powell should never throw that away in any performance he does, especially in comedies.
I love how he looks genuinely angry and frightened that he’s not allowed to launch when he’s alone. He’s cocky and arrogant around people because that’s his image, and we see this when he eventually see him save Mav and Rooster, but whilst still on the aircraft carrier and requesting permission to launch, he looks seriously worried that they might not make it out alive and he’s mad they won’t let him risk his life to help them. Brilliant character.
Eh, if I was to be a bit picky, I kind of wish we got to see a scene with how Hangman goes after them. Like maybe when learning that Rooster is also down, he begins to think about what Maverick told everyone about "Never leaving your wingman." or "Don't think, just do.", and so decides to go after them. But Vice Admiral Simpson and Bates order him to stand down and that there’s nothing they could do. To which Hangman on intercoms says something like, “Seriously?” or “F*** off.”. The Vice Admirals order him him 2 - 4 more times to stand down or they will relieve Hangman of duty. To which the other Top Gun grads, witnessing the whole act, proceed to get in the 2 men’s way, giving a look that says, "You relieve Hangman, you relieve all of us.". Things are about to get confrontational, until they get a call that the F-14 Tomcat with Maverick and Rooster is coming back, to which Simpson and Bates agree to send Hangman to make sure the two get back safety. Now that would be a perfect balance of conflict, while also giving the team a moment to show that they stand with one another, even improving Hangman's arc. Heck, I can even see a moment where one of them tells Hangman, “Now we look like a team.”.
He really is. His name is similar to Iceman’s but he’s got young Mavericks attitude and personality. He’s cocky and reckless. Just like the first movie in the end, Maverick got held back from the mission, just like Hangman. But they both came in at the end to save the day. I thought that was a cool parallel.
Hangman was that one hot, arrogant, talented jerk with a sense of humor, and a hidden heart of gold everybody loves at the end. 😂 and it was obvious from the start. Also, I laughed so hard when Hangman played 'Slow Ride' at the bar when arguing with Rooster and telling Rooster he sucks because he is too slow. 🤣that was hilarious!
Interesting thought on why Maverick chose Hangman to stay behind as a backup: Maverick knew that Hangman was the best pilot in his class but that his cockiness would not make him a good fit for the first team--Maverick needed his team to follow his lead, and Hangman was too unpredictable. Maverick also knew that he had the best pilot in his class backing him up, which gave him a safety net should something go awry, as it did after Maverick's team accomplished their mission. The plan worked, as it was Hangman who saved Maverick's life after being sent to clean up and help bring him and Rooster home. Being the first pilot to go fight the enemy to bring Maverick home fit Hangman's skills and unpredictability much better than being the second chief of Maverick's first team.
It is also interesting that Hangman being held back mimics what happened in the 3rd act of the original movie where Mavrick was held back. Mavrick ends up saving the day then too.
@@_baller There was a different reason he was held back, though, IIRC. Maverick was still dealing with the grief and loss of confidence after Goose's death, so the mission commanders were afraid Maverick might chicken out on the mission. The end result was the same with both Maverick and Hangman. Each was held back from the first team in his mission, and each took advantage of the opportunity being held back gave him to fly in and save the day.
The writing for his character was so damn good. Made him cocky & arrogant jerk then had him save the day. Some mediocre writer would’ve killed him off since that’s always the fate of a cocky character.
Glen Powell was devastated when he didn't get the part of Rooster, but agreed to come back when he was told they were considering him for another role. He insisted on an expansion of the part of Hangman before he would take it. Perhaps saving the day was part of the expansion.
“I’m cool. I’m cool.” I actually really liked this line from hangman. It’s like the man just got a rise out of rooster and then was subtly roasting Rooster charging him which can be seen as immature and childish.
You start out very much disliking Hang Man. He’s arrogant, cocky and condescending. But he matures. After pushing Rooster into a rage Hangman is the one who tells Rooster “Give ‘em Hell!” as their taking off. And he genuinely meant it. Then he saves both of their lives. He had matured; his cocky arrogance is now Self Confidence. And his offer of friendship is genuine.
Me at the beginning of the film: God, what a smug egocentric alpha male trope. Why would the writers ruin their own script with such an old-ass stereotype!?" 🙄 Me 100 minutes later: Damn, what a character development!! Give me more of Hangman, now! 👏🏼😃😃👏🏼
"You know it, hrmph, you know I am right". He smiled and started direct into those eyes then he uttered that in complete confidence and wandered off. Just wow!
Glenn Powell is quite an amazing character in the movie as Hangman, the charecter simmiar to Ice Man. He's a superb actor. I watched his film "Anyone But You" some time ago, and he played a fantastic role in it. After Tom Cruise, if I was looking forward to anyone in "Top Gun Maverick," it's definitely Glenn Powell. They're casting Miles Teller in "Top Gun 3," but in my opinion, Glenn Powell should have been given the lead role. He deserves more.
So it never crossed the mind of Admiral Simpson to have some of those Top Gun pilots standing by in F-35's to provided air cover for the returning planes.
I feel as though Glen Powell can only play either a real down to earth nice guy like in Hidden Figures or a cocky asshole like this movie. There’s no in between for him. Though he did become better as the film went on.
I’ve known a few “hangmen” homies in my life… cocky, pretentious but at the end of it all you know they are good bros that won’t let you down when shts real.
Any Star Wars readers here? More specific: the X-Wing novels by Stackpole/Allston? After seeing this movie, I found me an actor for Bror Jace! 😎 He could also play a younger Dash Rendar if they ever did a Solo sequel.
Simply loved the little nuances which made it clear that Hangman is obviously gay. That also explains his arrogance that he needed in order to survive mentally in the NAVY. On the other hand I just loved how Phoenix is a tough and straight woman with a mexican background that didn't need to be potrayed as a lesbian. I just LOVE how anti-cliches defined that script.
Credit to Glen Powell for successfully pulling off one of the hardest character types: the heel who isn't a complete heel. He added the right level of humanity to Hangman to make him a likeable antagonist.
Couldn't agree more! I'm looking forward to seeing Devotion
He is more of an anti-hero. The antagonist would always be the enemy.
He definitely screams “cocky quarterback” vibes…
played the part of a douchbag perfectly
Badass. I think maverick had him on standby just in case because he knew how good he was and would save the day.
It's incredible how they managed to give him a legit character arc in less than 5 minutes of screentime
The power of good writing
Well, the answer is he is very good. 😊
Reminds me of Hudson in Aliens. Same amount of screen time and one of the best arcs in an action movie.
Ah yes, the "jerk with a heart of gold" character archtype. Can't get enough of it.
This has unfortunately become my “type” in terms of men and fictional characters. Except I refer to them as “a**holes with redeemable qualities”
Except Glen Powell adds a bit of humor to Hangman.
1:27 - 1:47
I mean, how can you not laugh at his face of undiluted cockiness just begging to be obliterated, that you genuinely feel the smirk drop down? You can even see this during the training. I swear, Powell should never throw that away in any performance he does, especially in comedies.
“I am good rooster, I’m very good” my favourite line from the movie
I use that line at work when my colleagues say something positive about me with the "good" word related in ;)
Probably the coolest phrase and my favorite one. It's calming and yet menacing.
I love how he looks genuinely angry and frightened that he’s not allowed to launch when he’s alone. He’s cocky and arrogant around people because that’s his image, and we see this when he eventually see him save Mav and Rooster, but whilst still on the aircraft carrier and requesting permission to launch, he looks seriously worried that they might not make it out alive and he’s mad they won’t let him risk his life to help them. Brilliant character.
Eh, if I was to be a bit picky, I kind of wish we got to see a scene with how Hangman goes after them. Like maybe when learning that Rooster is also down, he begins to think about what Maverick told everyone about "Never leaving your wingman." or "Don't think, just do.", and so decides to go after them. But Vice Admiral Simpson and Bates order him to stand down and that there’s nothing they could do. To which Hangman on intercoms says something like, “Seriously?” or “F*** off.”. The Vice Admirals order him him 2 - 4 more times to stand down or they will relieve Hangman of duty. To which the other Top Gun grads, witnessing the whole act, proceed to get in the 2 men’s way, giving a look that says, "You relieve Hangman, you relieve all of us.". Things are about to get confrontational, until they get a call that the F-14 Tomcat with Maverick and Rooster is coming back, to which Simpson and Bates agree to send Hangman to make sure the two get back safety.
Now that would be a perfect balance of conflict, while also giving the team a moment to show that they stand with one another, even improving Hangman's arc. Heck, I can even see a moment where one of them tells Hangman, “Now we look like a team.”.
Hangman is literally if young Iceman and young Mav somehow had a son
He really is. His name is similar to Iceman’s but he’s got young Mavericks attitude and personality. He’s cocky and reckless. Just like the first movie in the end, Maverick got held back from the mission, just like Hangman. But they both came in at the end to save the day. I thought that was a cool parallel.
Your two sets of balls are writing paternity checks that the navy will be barely able to cash… should you accept this iceman will not live long………
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Biologically not possible 😂
Hangman was that one hot, arrogant, talented jerk with a sense of humor, and a hidden heart of gold everybody loves at the end. 😂 and it was obvious from the start. Also, I laughed so hard when Hangman played 'Slow Ride' at the bar when arguing with Rooster and telling Rooster he sucks because he is too slow. 🤣that was hilarious!
Interesting thought on why Maverick chose Hangman to stay behind as a backup: Maverick knew that Hangman was the best pilot in his class but that his cockiness would not make him a good fit for the first team--Maverick needed his team to follow his lead, and Hangman was too unpredictable. Maverick also knew that he had the best pilot in his class backing him up, which gave him a safety net should something go awry, as it did after Maverick's team accomplished their mission. The plan worked, as it was Hangman who saved Maverick's life after being sent to clean up and help bring him and Rooster home. Being the first pilot to go fight the enemy to bring Maverick home fit Hangman's skills and unpredictability much better than being the second chief of Maverick's first team.
It is also interesting that Hangman being held back mimics what happened in the 3rd act of the original movie where Mavrick was held back. Mavrick ends up saving the day then too.
@@playerfortniter9452 perhaps that’s another one of the reasons Maverick held Hangman back. Maverick saw a lot of himself in Hangman.
Maverick was held back as well, and he was the best pilot
@@_baller There was a different reason he was held back, though, IIRC. Maverick was still dealing with the grief and loss of confidence after Goose's death, so the mission commanders were afraid Maverick might chicken out on the mission.
The end result was the same with both Maverick and Hangman. Each was held back from the first team in his mission, and each took advantage of the opportunity being held back gave him to fly in and save the day.
@@10Peter25 I mean him being held back cuz his dad died...same situation, imagine that, his dad and his best friend died
His god dang smile
Reminds me of a ken doll
You guys do realize that Hangman was the only one to thank Maverick for the drinks? That makes him the best character by my book
The writing for his character was so damn good. Made him cocky & arrogant jerk then had him save the day. Some mediocre writer would’ve killed him off since that’s always the fate of a cocky character.
Rooster: Hey, Hangman! Lookin' good.
Hangman: I am good, Rooster. I'm very good.
Hangman was basically young Maverick
Can't kill the guy who acted like the Main Character from the first movie
Glen Powell was devastated when he didn't get the part of Rooster, but agreed to come back when he was told they were considering him for another role. He insisted on an expansion of the part of Hangman before he would take it. Perhaps saving the day was part of the expansion.
@@JohnRoot34231 can you imagine Glen with that moustache?
@@guts-141 Maybe that was why he didn't get the part.
Hangman needs his own movie.
He got one. It’s called Devotion.
You can see the douchiness leaving his body as the video progresses.
you especially see it when he says to Rooster, "you give them hell". The arrogance, at that moment, is gone.
“I’m cool. I’m cool.” I actually really liked this line from hangman. It’s like the man just got a rise out of rooster and then was subtly roasting Rooster charging him which can be seen as immature and childish.
Yeah that line is so good dude
You start out very much disliking Hang Man. He’s arrogant, cocky and condescending. But he matures. After pushing Rooster into a rage Hangman is the one who tells Rooster “Give ‘em Hell!” as their taking off. And he genuinely meant it. Then he saves both of their lives. He had matured; his cocky arrogance is now Self Confidence. And his offer of friendship is genuine.
God damnit, he was the best of them all including Maverick.
Which is why he was perfect as a backup, he saved Maverick and Rooster!
1:32...Loves the scene when Hangman looks at phoenix with a boasting face and she gives him the finger back!! 😂
damn that tooth pick flipping skills though
If lightning McQueen was a person
Lmao
I got a feeling that Hangman will be the next generation Top Gun, well-deserved, with that star power quality!
I loved this character
the way he smiles, such an asshole lmao i love dis dude
I love his character and I hope they keep him confident! I didn't say cocky or arrogant because he backs it up!
1:12 I love this song too! What they did with Hangman was great! And also he reminded me of Iceman in the first top gun
Whats the name of this song? Cant find it
Name of the song please!!!!!
@@panchox94s13 slow ride - foghat
@@noahhofstetter5517 Thx!!!!!!!!!
i could watch an entire movie with this magnificent bastard :D
Me at the beginning of the film: God, what a smug egocentric alpha male trope. Why would the writers ruin their own script with such an old-ass stereotype!?" 🙄
Me 100 minutes later: Damn, what a character development!! Give me more of Hangman, now! 👏🏼😃😃👏🏼
"You know it, hrmph, you know I am right". He smiled and started direct into those eyes then he uttered that in complete confidence and wandered off. Just wow!
I thought he was the best part of the movie. Loved how the utilized his character.
So when does the Top Gun: Hangman come out?!..
we find a day-making question here.
Hangman is definitely iceman’s son
Yaash
Glenn Powell is quite an amazing character in the movie as Hangman, the charecter simmiar to Ice Man. He's a superb actor. I watched his film "Anyone But You" some time ago, and he played a fantastic role in it. After Tom Cruise, if I was looking forward to anyone in "Top Gun Maverick," it's definitely Glenn Powell. They're casting Miles Teller in "Top Gun 3," but in my opinion, Glenn Powell should have been given the lead role. He deserves more.
He's mean and competitive but he actually wanted Rooster to get his sh*t together. I guess that's what makes him a good antagonist
He's a reincarnation of Iceman.. 😎 The Best of The Best.
Hangman is just soo cocky but I love it 😂😂
I think this dude can play great Johnny Storm. If you know the character, than you why.
So it never crossed the mind of Admiral Simpson to have some of those Top Gun pilots standing by in F-35's to provided air cover for the returning planes.
Explanation for the non - use of the F35s is conveniently given in the first act of TG2. Probably would apply here too...
F-35s could've at least provided the Air Defence Cover to the striking F-18s.
Thank you for this! You did a good job. Love this character!
ofc!! too many scenepacks out there that dont have all his scenes and when i edit i like options so i wanted this to have options for everyone
He could play a good Johnny Storm if fantastic 4 comes back
Also maybe green lantern
I feel as though Glen Powell can only play either a real down to earth nice guy like in Hidden Figures or a cocky asshole like this movie. There’s no in between for him. Though he did become better as the film went on.
Hangman = Mavericks
Rooster = Iceman
So great! Thank you!
He's soo Cute ❤💖
baby on board 😂😂😂
moral of this film: don't be cocky and connections will get you everywhere
Bro is so beautiful
Very good. Thank you.
He is so handsome. Lawd ham merthy( Mike Tyson voice)🤣🤣🤣
Top Gun 3: Hangman 😜
Earns all his arrogance in 30 seconds at the end. He talks the talk and walks the walk.
1:43
Anyone else think he would have been the perfect Johnny cage ?
Hot damn Glen was so good in Top Gun Maverick as Hangman! ❤ Glen is a hottie! ❤
Okay, we all agree that this man will make a perfect Boostergold, right?
Hangman = Iceman
Hangman is even more cocky than Iceman
I’ve known a few “hangmen” homies in my life… cocky, pretentious but at the end of it all you know they are good bros that won’t let you down when shts real.
Any Star Wars readers here? More specific: the X-Wing novels by Stackpole/Allston?
After seeing this movie, I found me an actor for Bror Jace! 😎
He could also play a younger Dash Rendar if they ever did a Solo sequel.
Omg the X wing novels were my favourite it’s sad that legends has been discontinued
@@timjobs3634 I’ve read them several times, and minus Mercy Kill, I LOVE the entire set!
Which one’s your favorite? Mine’s Isard’s Revenge. 🙂
Nobody can tell me Hangman isn't just Mover back in his navy flightsuit
😍😍lindo
😍😍❤😍😍
Hangman life will be like of maverick with getting position like of iceman .
I love 💗 Mr. Tom Cruise 🌺 and Mr. Glen Powell !
Bagman is so cool 😎
『 Dagger spear is ready 』🤣😁😹👍👍👍👍👍
Booster Gold.
Perfeito
🦋
So Hangman was not given permission to launch but there he is ... did I miss something?
Correct
He probably launched against orders, the whole movie is building up to how not sticking by the book can save lives.
So there's your subtext
That’s my type 🧑🏻💻
He kinda looks like michael rosenbaum with hair
Go see him in Devotion
Cual es el nombre de la canción que pone Hagman
AM I EVER. EVER GOING TO BE ABLE TO GO OUT AND PLAY????
Hangman lindo
Chad "Hangman" Radwell
Tell me that man shouldn’t be booster gold
If they don’t cast Glen I’m going to be so upset lmao
And, uh, DO NOT THROW AWAY THE MANUAL! (I'll explain later)
I just got thirsty.
Simply loved the little nuances which made it clear that Hangman is obviously gay. That also explains his arrogance that he needed in order to survive mentally in the NAVY. On the other hand I just loved how Phoenix is a tough and straight woman with a mexican background that didn't need to be potrayed as a lesbian. I just LOVE how anti-cliches defined that script.
I'm good rooster. I'm very good.
0:18 HELLOOOOO ????!?!?&:#&# BRO
NAH U GET ME FR IVE BEEN SAYING THIS
1:27 Why is Glen Powell playing Draco Malfoy here? Did someone give him the script for the wrong movie? 😅
Oh s*** here we go again hangman doing the business in the bar again
Quero casar com ele
MY FUCKING HUSBAND
☘️🍀🧩🍀☘️
He would be a good Johnny Cage
I was thinking the same 😂
Poor cut ever
Hangman, iceman son.. sure is cocky like his daddy.
진짜 재수없게 보이네ㅋㅋㅋ
The hottest
아 존나 좋다ㅜ
Hangman is not the right call sign for him. Golden boy is . Or Flame boy per Phoebe...
Hangman needs his own movie
Hangman needs his own movie