it makes me sad. so many timeless songs were written JUST for the movie: Staying Alive - staying alive movie Blondie, Call me - American Gigalo Eye of the Tiger - Rocky 3
Do NOT wait to see it in your channel. Top Gun Maverick is fantastic and worth paying for the biggest screen you can find. The aerial shots from inside the F-18s are insanely good and best seen on the big scree. Trust me on this one boys, this is not the movie to skip in theaters.
One of the few movies being made today where you should definitely see it in theaters. This film is worth the price of admission unlike alot of movies put out today.
My daughter is 4 and we dont get to go to the Theatre's as much as I used to. That being said, I have already been to see Top Gun Maverick in the theatres twice and if I can swing it, I will a third. Its THAT good.
Cannot agree with this more. Saw Top Gun: Maverick opening night and it is legitimately better than this original. The ONLY thing the original does much better, honestly, is the soundtrack. That one is an A+. The new one is around a B. The point is - SEE THE NEW ONE ON A BIG SCREEN.
Kenny Loggins' Danger Zone was specifically written for this movie. in 1986 I was serving in the Navy and my ship was overseas in the Pacific when the movie came out, and my ship was part of a carrier battlegroup. one day we were sitting around the fantail (back of the ship) and we were buzzed by an F-14, which then did a barrel roll. we LOST OUR MINDS, pumping our fists in the air, and wishing we were Tom Cruise!
sounds awesome, was serving on an amphib at that time myself. Got buzzed by a French fighter during a training mission, kind of freaked us out when they made a sonic boom right over us. This was a huge film and always will be.
I saw the Top Gun in the theatre in 1986 and I saw Top Gun Maverick in the theatre last weekend. You need to see it in the theatre. There are some movies that should be seen on the big screen and Maverick is one of them.
The new movie is COMPLETELY a "theater experience". Watch it on the best/biggest screen you can. The funniest review for the new movie I saw, was from a guy that got a full preview at a ComicCon, and was limited in what he could review. One of his comments was "I just got done watching Top Gun: Maverick, and it was absolutely incredible. The only negative is that I'm totally p-ssed off that I have to wait three weeks to watch it again!!!!"
well i guess know what I'm going to be seeing soon! I am A Top Gun Fan! Octokrool just reminded me! I haven't seen top gun in soooo long! Now seeing Top Gun as an adult...i can definitely see some character life lessons all through this movie.....I'm looking forward to seeing the sequel now and some other movies...There are so many good movies out at the same time right now LOL like i'll be at the theatre all summer lol
@@wintermonroe2894 No spoilers from me, but Tom Cruise's acting in the sequel is surprisingly strong. He somehow manages to write his emotions on his face. He's always been a great action star, but here it was genuinely strong acting.
I was 24 yrs old when I saw Top Gun in the theater in 1986. I have been waiting forever for the sequel and it was worth the wait! I’ve seen it twice now. You’ll love it! ✈️
I went to see this originally with my father back in 1986 and had the pleasure of going with my 13yr old son last Friday to see the new one. He's a tough critic and his words as the credits roll are "best movie ever!!" Highly recommend seeing it in the theater. Soundtracks in the 80's were amazing and this was definitely a great one. Love your guys enthusiasm and taste in music keep the content coming.
People don’t realize the enterprise was the first aircraft carrier to be be nuclear powered. My father was fireman on the USS enterprise during the Vietnam war. He loved this movie and would always explain to me what the different hands were doing on deck. Classic movie. Thanks guys
@@slchance8839 no but actually he went on to work at Firestone for a few years then went night school and became an engineer. Got a job with Northrop Grumman and helped design and build the B2 stealth bomber.
@@doggcrapper1 interesting. very interesting. i, myself, was a forest firefighter (smoke jumper) in my early 20s, then went on to medical school. THe reason I ask , is that a lot of firefighters i know, end up with a second career after a period of time that has nothing to do with fighting fires. ANd it's typically a more mentally challenging job than physically challenging. I wonder what the psychology might be behind that.
Thank you! Yesss!! That's been something I've wondered for a long time AND I couldn't look it up because I wasn't sure exactly what they were saying...
So many pop culture things came from Top Gun - “wingman”, “I feel the need, the need for speed”, “talk to me, goose”, etc Everyone loves Danger Zone but I loved “Mighty Wings” by cheap trick, too as well as Hot Summer Nights by Teena Marie. I wore out my soundtrack cassette lol and being in San Diego after this movie came out was so awesome! My friends & I saw this probably 20x that summer, a bunch of giggling middle school girls fangirling LOL
You`re absolutely right about the opening, I saw this in the theaters when it came out, all the lights were out, there's the slow instrumental music while they`re organizing themselves on the deck and then POW! Danger Zone in your face, it was a rush of adrenaline, like the rest of the movie. Even the bell when the TOP GUN title comes up was exhilarating.
@@Zeppelinlv2007 yup, they recreated the original opening in the new film, which was smart, since the opening to the original movie is absolutely perfect.
@@Zeppelinlv2007 ok, so after having watched the new Top Gun movie 4 times (twice in IMAX theatres, and twice in DOLBY theatres) I noticed that the opening shots on the deck of the aircraft carrier did not have any smoke in the air like in the original film, and also lacked the brownish-orange sepiatone colors that gave the original film’s opening a distinctive mysterious feeling to the atmosphere. Also, in the new film’s opening, there wasn’t any slow motion movement of the people working on the deck, and not much choreography of their movements with the music when Danger Zone starts playing. They also cut some of the middle of original song out, so it felt a little rushed. All in all, it was still a good opening, but not a great opening like in the original film.
@@oaktree1628 Yes. I noticed the music was cut shorter in the sequel. Tony Scott's signature visual style of that time is all over the first movie but for the sequel, director Joseph Kosinski was a little less stylized.
Here me out, I don't think Iceman necessarily stopped being abrasive with Maverick because he was sad Goose died. I think he partially felt responsible for cutting Maverick off to get the shot, when he, Mr. Cool as Ice, would have known Maverick wouldn't have just backed away, but would have been on his ass, and chomping at the bit to pressure Iceman out of the shot, and it wasn't until Maverick overcame his pain and reengaged the Migs in the Mission, and dominated the batte to protect the stranded destroyer at their friendship was solidified It's clearly not Ice's fault either, but he would have felt some shared sense of responsibility for putting them in that position any ways, because Iceman's a good guy, he is super dedicated to the people who fly with him, even his rivals. Further proof of that would have also been the fact his loyalty to Cougar is what set him off against Maverick in the first place.
1. An old shipmate of mine was on the Enterprise when they filmed this. 2. Gooses death was not Maverick's fault. Iceman was bogarting his LOS approach and they got caught in the jet wash. 3. I spent 24 years in the US Navy. 6 on "bird farms" (Carriers). I have seen 1000+ launches and landings without a single crash. These men and the men working the flat tops are doing the most dangerous job in the world (for the good guys). Shout out😎 4. Kelly McGillis/Charlie was in a little-known movie with Harrison Ford "Witness" that's seriously worth a first time/share HINT HINT 5. Tom Skerritt/Viper not only played Dallas in "Alien" he also played Strawberry in "Up in Smoke" with Cheech and Chong. 6. Val Kilmer/Iceman has a long list of movies including but not limited to: "Willow", "The Doors" and "Tombstone" 7. John Stockwell/Cougar played in Stephen King's "Christine". 8. Onboard the ship the Squadron leader would not be smoking a cigar in that operation space. 9. Meg Ryan is my honey. A great overlooked movie with her is with Tom Hanks called, "Joe vs the Volcano' She plays 3 parts. HINT HINT 10. Onboard the ship/aircraft all the perspiration is Hollywood(not the pilot). There is AC onboard. 11. The TOP GUN school is no longer located at Miramar near San Diego. It's now at NAS Fallon, NV. 12. In 1991 I was stationed on the USS INDEPENDENCE (CV-62) and they made a movie onboard called "Flight of the Intruder". It was seriously cool. Brad Johnson, Willem DeFoe and Danny Glover. I'm actually in it for a very brief period of time. HINT HINT. You will be the first. 13. Watching/sharing the new "Top Gun Maverick" is a must. The ariel work in that movie makes this one seem like they were practicing.
I loved reading these. Loved that you mentioned Witness and Willow. Excellent films!! Some navy pilots reviewed this film on their channel and explained the Goose incident. I had no idea that one, this actually happened to someone, and two, that the jetwash situation was a real issue for these planes.
Other reactions to this have had extremely important comments. Those with extensive knowledge of aviation say that the burnouts after flying through jet wash and the poor reaction of the canopy when not moving forward were real problems in the initial F-14s. I'm pleased that these flaws 1. were remedied, and 2. were depicted in the movie so that the general public could get a feel for how much military men and women risk. God bless all of our military men and women!
Great points….and the ejection scene was based on a real event a few years earlier. God bless the real crews for what they do, day in and day out….incredible
This was the first Tom Cruise movie I saw on VHS and its also my dad's favorite movie! It made $360 million dollars ($798 million dollars today) against a $15 million dollar budget. It took home the Oscar for Best Original Song.
My first time seeing this movie was on an Army base in Munich, Germany. Imagine seeing this movie with a theater full of soldiers and airmen. But first, bear in mind that before the movie starts, the National Anthem is played, and every single person in there is saluting the flag that stands beside the stage. I saw this movie with a bunch of female army spouses. Our husbands had seen it earlier that night as a group. When we all convened afterward, over drinks, we discussed our favorite scenes. The guys were talking weapons, tech and aircraft. Us ladies could only remember the volleyball scene. The guys did not even remember it from the movie.
So the “do not fire until fired upon.” Is about the rules of engagement. It’s basically there to ensure that the US wouldn’t be labeled the aggressor in the ensuing conflict.
Love watching the reactions, but we all know you HAVE to go see the new one in the theatre. You’ve missed out on experiencing some monumental movie moments from the past few decades, but you both deserve to see this one as it was intended - in a GIANT screen with the intense sound of the fighter jets rendering you legally deaf afterwards.
Funny thing about the song Take My Breath Away. Berlin didn't write it and a few members didn't like it which unfortunately lead to the break up of the band. The accident that killed Goose was based on a real life tragedy that occurred. The F14's had a problem with their turbines that if air from another aircraft disturbed the engines that caused an engine stall or jet wash. When the plane went into a flat spin this caused the canopy to hang up over the plane instead of blowing away and clear. Was hard to watch that scene and still is today. You guys will love Top Gun Maverick
I remember watching this and wanting to be a part of it. My dad was in the Navy but i had never seen this. Well i didn't become a pilot but i became a Navy Photographer so i took photos on the flight deck of the carrier. Im so excited to see the new movie. It will take me back to the great memories i made with the best people during my time in the Navy
I recommend watching the movie Memphis Belle. It’s a WW2 movie about the bomber crews in the 8th Air Force and it has a star studded cast, including Mathew Modine, Eric Stoltz, Billy Zane, Sean Austin, John Lithgow, and David Stratharin.
Agree with most others here: You have to see the new one on the big screen. You can still watch it here, you'll probably pick up on things you missed the first time. Great reaction; really enjoyed it!
Fun fact there was an incident in the Mediterranean in 1981 off the coast of Libya that inspired the encounters in the film. An F-14 actually got close enough to one of the Libyan fighters to flip off the enemy pilot and take a photo.
Not sure if you noticed, but the song that Charlie played in the jukebox in the final scene, is the same one that Maverick attempted to sing to her in the bar. lol
@4:43 regarding sweat. People forget air conditioning is relatively new. Back in the 80s, AC was not install everywhere it is today in government facilities and every public spaces. I think central AC began being install everywhere just before the mid-90s. If you were buying an apartment or house, and the listing said AC was already installed, it was a premium. That's why you see old apartments and houses with those portable AC units sticking out the window.
Another great reaction video. You guys really need to see the new one on the big screen. It's the way for something like this to be seen for the first time. BTW, Goose wasn't supposed to die but the stunt pilot couldn't recover from the stunt and died. There was no way they were trying it again, so the did a rewrite and had Goose die
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1986 was the year for high-tech fighter-jets enthusiasts, first with _Iron Eagle_ which opened in January showcasing the USAF F-16 Fighting Falcon then followed by _Top Gun_ which opened in May showcasing the US Navy F-14 Tomcat, both films with great soundtracks and aerial dogfights but _Top Gun_ went with higher production values.
PLEASE see maverick in the theater. The sound alone is a reason to see it, the feeling of your ear drums being blown out from the jets roaring is an amazing experience
OMG, I'm only at the part when you both realize it's a Kenny Loggins song at the opening, and your reactions are giving me pure joy. :) I was 15 when this came out in theaters in 1986, and the big screen is the ONLY way to watch this movie and do it justice. Not just for the incredible special effects: when the volleyball scene hit, it was Game Over. My friends and I were giggling and squealing, but all the other women in the theater were silent because their ovaries were exploding.
Not sure if you picked up on it or if another comment mentions it, but Viper is played by Tom Skerrit (Cap'n Dallas from Alien.). You guys really enjoyed it, good to see. tbh, I think the new one should be seen on a big screen, I'd have no problem if you see it without reacting to it. Two other things... 1) Ward Carrol has a youtube channel, he is an ex F14 pilot and he has videos on how the pilots get the callsigns, and one that talks about the accident that kills Goose. 2) I fly combat flight sims, starting with CFS2, IL2fb and most recently DCS. I have finished simulated fights sweating and shaking 'cpz it has been that intense. I can't imagine how intense the real thing must be.
Did you recognize the military commander on the ship as being the same guy plays the principal on back future. This is another cold war movie so in the beginning they're just using missile lock to scare off Soviet planes but these '80s Cold War movies are more patriotic and just better when it comes to *(Top Gun Back to the Future Gremlins Short Circuit Rocky)* Etc
"Top Gun" was a one hour and 50 minute-long recruitment video. I was working as an usher at the Leow's Movie Theater in Levittown, NY, which was closest to Grumman, makers of military jets, spacecraft, and... buses? Anyway, our multiplex had a very special preview of this movie for some top military brass. Our biggest theater was roped off and EVERYONE, including staff, was forbidden to enter. It was that big of a deal. It's also a bit of trivia isn't mentioned on IMDb. 😉
When my husband was a major in the U.S. Army, he was assigned to a school that basically teaches them how to be upper level officers, and be commanders. At the orientation, the general gave a speech and told them all they were the best of the best, the cream of the crop. Well my husband and his friend looked around the auditorium and thought "We ALL can't be number one. One of us has to be number One, and someone has to be number 600. The rest of us fall somewhere in between."
You guys are a riot! Glad you reacted to Top Gun. Such an iconic movie with a fantastic soundtrack, too. I was in 6th grade when this movie came out. My dad was stationed at Ramstein Air Base in Germany. Just saw the sequel a couple weeks ago in an XD theatre and I will say, it doesn’t disappoint. It was just as much fun as the first one. Don’t wait, go see it.
Thank your dad for serving, and thank you for being part of his support system. I saw this movie on an Army base in Munich Germany, where my husband was stationed. My kids know the life you led.
Wasn’t always easy, my dad was gone A LOT!!! But he made a career of it and we got to see a lot of the world, most people don’t get that luxury. I know he would say it was a pleasure to serve and your welcome. He’s now 71 and these days he’s a preacher and a chaplain for hospice.
You MUST see Maverick in a theater! It was made explicitly for the big screen! Then just watch it again here 😁 the actors are really in the cockpit of real F-18s. There is hardly any cgi in it . . . . It is 99% practical effects. So glad you guys finally got to this!
I can tell you as someone who left the Navy holding "Stinger" and "Viper" 's rank (O5) that if someone had pulled what "Mavrick" did they would have been as good as done not just flying their days in the Navy would be short numbered.
I used to have the soundtrack to this movie, and I tell you, there's nothing like cruising down the road with 'The Danger Zone' cranked up. I actually got pulled over for speeding because of this song. 😄
You guys really need to see Iron Eagle. It came out around the same time, and while it doesn't have near the production value (the US military didn't want to participate, so they shot all the aerial stuff in Israel), it's got a fun story and a great soundtrack. It makes a great flip side movie to Top Gun.
After seeing this movie when it first came out, whenever there was a lovable supporting character that ended up either dying or something bad happening, we always say it's the "Goose Factor". If you loved watching this, you'll really love the new movie. Definitely one to see on a big screen with the sound all around you.
RIO - Radar intercept officer, a category of Naval Flight Officer who was the second crewman in the F-14 Tomcat. For crew coordination purposes, RIOs were primarily responsible for communication and navigation, as well as operating the F-14 radar.
3 things: remember the comment about the admiral's daughter (her name as well). It's essential to the sequel. Also when the pilot was told not to fire until fired upon, shooting 1st starts a shooting war. You need to find out what the bogey's intentions are 1st before firing upon him. You can't just guess that they have bad intentions and blow him out of the sky. 3rd, you would think that Iceman comes off as egotistic and is hating on Maverick but towards the end you find out everything he's saying about Maverick's flying is true.
Iceman resented Maverick because he went to flight school with Cougar, where the two were close friends, and he felt that Maverick unfairly got Cougar's spot in Top Gun. He also probably suspected that Maverick was negligent in covering Cougar during the MiG incident and that he was partially responsible for Cougar quitting, although Iceman didn't know the details of what actually happened.
You both should go watch Top Gun Maverick in the theater! Can’t wait to see what you think!!!👍🏻👍🏻 As a human that grew up loving this movie, Maverick is done sooooo well!!!
Guys, Top Gun Maverick was MADE FOR THE THEATRES! I saw it TWICE in IMAX screens, and it only made it the MOST AWESOME EXPERIENCE!!! Not to mention it was the MOST PERFECT FILM!!! And yes, I absolutely love the original, but the sequel was a major improvement in all areas!
I was fresh out of bootcamp in San Diego and attending technical training when I this movie came out in 1986. Many scenes were filmed at the Recruit Training Command (Bootcamp) and in other locations around San Diego. I saw this on the wide screen in 70mm Dolby and it was just so good. The album soundtrack was what really made this film better. I just saw the sequel "Top Gun: Maverick". Today they don't make movie soundtrack albums so there are only two original songs, but the movie itself is even better.
GO see Maverick the BIG screen. It's totally worth it - and an INCREDIBLE movie. Made me cry four times. Would love to go see it again. The action is amazing!!
Beginning of the movie: I don't want the Danger Zone song to stop. End of the movie after hearing it in every other scene: I regret all my life choices.
This is the first movie I can remember seeing in the theater. I was 4. Other parents were taking their kids to the toy store to get a Teddy Ruxpin or whatever. My parents took my brother and me to see Top Gun.
I don’t really care that there’s a sequel now, but I’ll pass along some guidance I got recently. A member of the USAF Thunderbirds (speaking at an event I worked) told me they saw the premier and that the flight sequences and low-altitude shots were brilliant. I’ll gladly accept advice from those who really know. :)
Great and fun reaction bros! 👍🏿 And you guys are going to love Top Gun: Maverick. I'm looking forward to that reaction. The following are great Tom Cruise films to react to: All Mission Impossible films, Minority Report (2002), War Of The Worlds (2005), Oblivion (2013), Edge of Tomorrow (2014), Jerey Maguire (1996), A Few Good Men (1992), and Tropic Thunder (2008).
Great movie. A great 80s underrated Spy Comedy with the guy who plays Goose is Gotcha! which I highly recommend you see. Another great Val Kilmer movie is The Saint. Also you should try other Tom Cruise movies like Rainman , The Firm, A Few Good Man, Cocktail, Interview with a vampire, Vanilea Sky.
OK -- so, rules of engagement. In a cold war (or *THE Cold War), the first party that shoots is the one that starts a shooting war. It might sound a tad odd, but it's literally that basic of a concept. The US Government didn't want to escalate a war between the US and (presumably, it was never officially said in the move) the Soviet Union. That's why Maverick isn't allowed to shoot. Aside from likely starting a war, he would likely be court martialed for disobeying the orders of a superior (although a lot of what he does in the movie is also reckless use of aircraft). Court martial in wartime is often punishable with the death penalty.
I always liked how Iceman joined Maverick in the flyby at the end. I think it shows Iceman loosening up a little, and that from then on, he'd always have Maverick's back.
After Everything Great With pointed it out, I now really appreciate the subtlety of Charlie's introduction when Mav and Goose switch from wearing glasses or not cause that's how she met them the night before and they're trying to hide by doing the opposite.
great reaction again! You guys have the energetic response we had in 1986 in the theater. We had this reaction to a lot of movies in the 80s and 90s. People talking about it to strangers on the way out of the theater. It was painful waiting near 40 years for the sequel..but it was well worth the wait of course,
I know everyone here would love to see your reaction on Maverick, but I'm here to tell you... You guys need to go watch in theaters!! Don't miss out! It's a great time!!
Fun dact,..or not,..the “old man “ Charlie hs dinner with at the bar, the movie is dedicated to him. He’s was a real top gun instructor and combat veteran thst was organizing the flight scenes between the naval pilots and the film crew and after a filming of a scene, he was in his own plane and didn’t follow the pilot and film crew back and minutes later radiod he hd a problem , his plane crashed just after killing him. Crazy to see him sitting with Charlie in thst scene jsut before he was killed helping film this. Also The F-14 canopy strikes that goose experienced were a real thing thst happened on Numerous occasions killing a number of back seaters. When the f-14 would enter a flat spin the body would create a an air pressure that would slow the canopy from its jettison , sometimes causing the rocketing back seater to hit their head on the canopy fracturing the skull and killing them instantly.
The guy at the bar was Pete "Viper" Pettigrew who was the Navy's technical Advisor. The Guy killed was Art Scholl, a famous stunt pilot who crashed his Pitts special while filming in a flat spin to get footage for the back projection for the F-14 cockpit set. Tomcat Flat spins did happen, but nobody was killed in one. First time one happened, The canopy was released on pulling of the ejection handles on one of the seats. The Canopy was released and then the seats fired. of course the canopy failed to clear the route of the ejection seats and the RIO broke his legs on the canopy when he hit it, but he survived. The Drill after that was jettison the canopy first and when it was clear, pull the ejection handles. The Flat spin after flying into jet wash was a rewrite of the script to kill Goose, without killing Maverick and getting him grounded and kicked off the course (which would have happened if they did the mid air collision which was going to be the original cause of Goose's death)..
I saw this when it first came out in the theater which back then were your basic theaters. I swore when this finally came out I wanted to watch it in the best theater and I did. I wanted to feel the jets!! I was so excited that when I was sitting in the theater and when Tom came on the screen in the beginning to thank everyone for coming to see it I literally started crying I was so happy lol it sounds funny but I had so much emotion and anticipation to seeing this I was overwhelmed. I loved every minute of it!!! Loved your review!!
Tom cruise said he wasn't going to make top gun 2 maverick without Val Kilmer. They have been friends all these years thays so nice. I hope Tom and the actor who played " goose" are friends too.
Another awesome movie similar to this is, "Iron Eagle." Its basically the Air Force version of this but the difference is that a pilot is shot down & taken prisoner. So his son & his friends come up with a plan to save him. Its another classic thats a favorite of mine.
I just saw Top Gun Maverick at 4DX theatre. Wind blowing, water spraying, seats dipping up and down. Yeah, it was a carnival ride. It’s a movie meant for the big screen.
Great reaction. But you absolutely have to watch "Top Gun: Maverick" on the BIGGEST SCREEN possible (preferably on IMAX and/ or with a D-Box motion seat). This is one of the best sequels ever that even surpasses the original movie. One of the best movietheatre experiences in a long time!
I saw this at the theater when it came out. Your faces when Goose was killed are exactly what we experienced. They took the most likable character and killed him. It was a kick in the face. And. When I left the theater at the Mall, I walked to the Record Store (it needs caps) and bought the soundtrack. On cassette tape. This is still possibly the best soundtrack ever. And if you haven't, you absolutely need to see Maverick. It might be better than the original. I miss the 80's.
The MTV era was reflected in movies of the era - the soundtracks were as much a character as any actor… and a hit movie was a guaranteed top 10 hit for just about any song on the soundtrack… and #1 for the theme song
13:25 That dialogue actually wasn't scripted. Anthony Edwards just came up with it on the spot and Tom Cruise played along. The director loved it so he kept it in the final cut. 😂😂
My theater just put Maverick back in theaters so I just watched it this past weekend for the first time and it was amazing! Wanted to watch your reaction to Top Gun before I watch your reaction to Maverick and I'm excited to watch your reaction.
It never fails to surprise me that people don't know that Top Gun is the reason we have Danger Zone. It was literally written for the movie.
I am not surprised at that at all - it fit the movie like a perfect tailored suit....thanks for the fun fact! I never knew that!
And Kenny Loggins was only approached to sing it after Jefferson Starship backed out.
...well they weren't fortunate enough to listen to Casey Kasems Top 40.
@@lowlybird9128 And Toto, as well.
it makes me sad. so many timeless songs were written JUST for the movie:
Staying Alive - staying alive movie
Blondie, Call me - American Gigalo
Eye of the Tiger - Rocky 3
Do NOT wait to see it in your channel. Top Gun Maverick is fantastic and worth paying for the biggest screen you can find. The aerial shots from inside the F-18s are insanely good and best seen on the big scree. Trust me on this one boys, this is not the movie to skip in theaters.
One of the few movies being made today where you should definitely see it in theaters. This film is worth the price of admission unlike alot of movies put out today.
My daughter is 4 and we dont get to go to the Theatre's as much as I used to. That being said, I have already been to see Top Gun Maverick in the theatres twice and if I can swing it, I will a third. Its THAT good.
Ditto what fun ride said!!!
I can’t stress enough how you absolutely must see it in the theaters. You will love it.
Cannot agree with this more. Saw Top Gun: Maverick opening night and it is legitimately better than this original. The ONLY thing the original does much better, honestly, is the soundtrack. That one is an A+. The new one is around a B. The point is - SEE THE NEW ONE ON A BIG SCREEN.
Kenny Loggins' Danger Zone was specifically written for this movie. in 1986 I was serving in the Navy and my ship was overseas in the Pacific when the movie came out, and my ship was part of a carrier battlegroup. one day we were sitting around the fantail (back of the ship) and we were buzzed by an F-14, which then did a barrel roll. we LOST OUR MINDS, pumping our fists in the air, and wishing we were Tom Cruise!
lol, alright hun.
Thank you for your service😊
What a fantastic memory! Thanks for protecting my freedom, Sir! 😘
Thank you for serving this great country of ours.
sounds awesome, was serving on an amphib at that time myself. Got buzzed by a French fighter during a training mission, kind of freaked us out when they made a sonic boom right over us. This was a huge film and always will be.
I saw the Top Gun in the theatre in 1986 and I saw Top Gun Maverick in the theatre last weekend. You need to see it in the theatre. There are some movies that should be seen on the big screen and Maverick is one of them.
1000% agree with you! A must see in theaters!
@@Jack-Shat, for the IMAX 3D release. I wish they'd put it back in theaters with the sequel.
The new movie is COMPLETELY a "theater experience". Watch it on the best/biggest screen you can. The funniest review for the new movie I saw, was from a guy that got a full preview at a ComicCon, and was limited in what he could review. One of his comments was "I just got done watching Top Gun: Maverick, and it was absolutely incredible. The only negative is that I'm totally p-ssed off that I have to wait three weeks to watch it again!!!!"
well i guess know what I'm going to be seeing soon! I am A Top Gun Fan! Octokrool just reminded me! I haven't seen top gun in soooo long! Now seeing Top Gun as an adult...i can definitely see some character life lessons all through this movie.....I'm looking forward to seeing the sequel now and some other movies...There are so many good movies out at the same time right now LOL like i'll be at the theatre all summer lol
@@wintermonroe2894 No spoilers from me, but Tom Cruise's acting in the sequel is surprisingly strong. He somehow manages to write his emotions on his face. He's always been a great action star, but here it was genuinely strong acting.
@@cincinnati6595 "It's the only look I've got."
I was 24 yrs old when I saw Top Gun in the theater in 1986. I have been waiting forever for the sequel and it was worth the wait! I’ve seen it twice now. You’ll love it! ✈️
I went to see this originally with my father back in 1986 and had the pleasure of going with my 13yr old son last Friday to see the new one. He's a tough critic and his words as the credits roll are "best movie ever!!" Highly recommend seeing it in the theater. Soundtracks in the 80's were amazing and this was definitely a great one. Love your guys enthusiasm and taste in music keep the content coming.
People don’t realize the enterprise was the first aircraft carrier to be be nuclear powered. My father was fireman on the USS enterprise during the Vietnam war. He loved this movie and would always explain to me what the different hands were doing on deck. Classic movie. Thanks guys
“People don’t realize” ? …..because that’s irrelevant.
Oh sorry you’re right I wasn’t talking to you.
after firefighting on the enterprise, did he firefight in civilian life afterwards?
@@slchance8839 no but actually he went on to work at Firestone for a few years then went night school and became an engineer. Got a job with Northrop Grumman and helped design and build the B2 stealth bomber.
@@doggcrapper1 interesting. very interesting.
i, myself, was a forest firefighter (smoke jumper) in my early 20s, then went on to medical school.
THe reason I ask , is that a lot of firefighters i know, end up with a second career after a period of time that has nothing to do with fighting fires.
ANd it's typically a more mentally challenging job than physically challenging.
I wonder what the psychology might be behind that.
For anyone curious, when they say "RIO" it stands for Radio Intercept Officer and they are just referring to the back seater.
RADAR
Thank you! Yesss!! That's been something I've wondered for a long time AND I couldn't look it up because I wasn't sure exactly what they were saying...
So many pop culture things came from Top Gun - “wingman”, “I feel the need, the need for speed”, “talk to me, goose”, etc
Everyone loves Danger Zone but I loved “Mighty Wings” by cheap trick, too as well as Hot Summer Nights by Teena Marie. I wore out my soundtrack cassette lol and being in San Diego after this movie came out was so awesome!
My friends & I saw this probably 20x that summer, a bunch of giggling middle school girls fangirling LOL
“Take me to bed or lose me forever!”
You`re absolutely right about the opening, I saw this in the theaters when it came out, all the lights were out, there's the slow instrumental music while they`re organizing themselves on the deck and then POW! Danger Zone in your face, it was a rush of adrenaline, like the rest of the movie. Even the bell when the TOP GUN title comes up was exhilarating.
Got that same feeling again when I saw Top Gun 2. They did an excellent job.
@@Zeppelinlv2007 yup, they recreated the original opening in the new film, which was smart, since the opening to the original movie is absolutely perfect.
@@Zeppelinlv2007 ok, so after having watched the new Top Gun movie 4 times (twice in IMAX theatres, and twice in DOLBY theatres) I noticed that the opening shots on the deck of the aircraft carrier did not have any smoke in the air like in the original film, and also lacked the brownish-orange sepiatone colors that gave the original film’s opening a distinctive mysterious feeling to the atmosphere. Also, in the new film’s opening, there wasn’t any slow motion movement of the people working on the deck, and not much choreography of their movements with the music when Danger Zone starts playing. They also cut some of the middle of original song out, so it felt a little rushed. All in all, it was still a good opening, but not a great opening like in the original film.
@@oaktree1628 Yes. I noticed the music was cut shorter in the sequel. Tony Scott's signature visual style of that time is all over the first movie but for the sequel, director Joseph Kosinski was a little less stylized.
Here me out, I don't think Iceman necessarily stopped being abrasive with Maverick because he was sad Goose died. I think he partially felt responsible for cutting Maverick off to get the shot, when he, Mr. Cool as Ice, would have known Maverick wouldn't have just backed away, but would have been on his ass, and chomping at the bit to pressure Iceman out of the shot, and it wasn't until Maverick overcame his pain and reengaged the Migs in the Mission, and dominated the batte to protect the stranded destroyer at their friendship was solidified
It's clearly not Ice's fault either, but he would have felt some shared sense of responsibility for putting them in that position any ways, because Iceman's a good guy, he is super dedicated to the people who fly with him, even his rivals. Further proof of that would have also been the fact his loyalty to Cougar is what set him off against Maverick in the first place.
1. An old shipmate of mine was on the Enterprise when they filmed this.
2. Gooses death was not Maverick's fault. Iceman was bogarting his LOS approach and they got caught in the jet wash.
3. I spent 24 years in the US Navy. 6 on "bird farms" (Carriers). I have seen 1000+ launches and landings without a single crash.
These men and the men working the flat tops are doing the most dangerous job in the world (for the good guys). Shout out😎
4. Kelly McGillis/Charlie was in a little-known movie with Harrison Ford "Witness" that's seriously worth a first time/share HINT HINT
5. Tom Skerritt/Viper not only played Dallas in "Alien" he also played Strawberry in "Up in Smoke" with Cheech and Chong.
6. Val Kilmer/Iceman has a long list of movies including but not limited to: "Willow", "The Doors" and "Tombstone"
7. John Stockwell/Cougar played in Stephen King's "Christine".
8. Onboard the ship the Squadron leader would not be smoking a cigar in that operation space.
9. Meg Ryan is my honey. A great overlooked movie with her is with Tom Hanks called, "Joe vs the Volcano' She plays 3 parts. HINT HINT
10. Onboard the ship/aircraft all the perspiration is Hollywood(not the pilot). There is AC onboard.
11. The TOP GUN school is no longer located at Miramar near San Diego. It's now at NAS Fallon, NV.
12. In 1991 I was stationed on the USS INDEPENDENCE (CV-62) and they made a movie onboard called "Flight of the Intruder".
It was seriously cool. Brad Johnson, Willem DeFoe and Danny Glover. I'm actually in it for a very brief period of time. HINT HINT.
You will be the first.
13. Watching/sharing the new "Top Gun Maverick" is a must. The ariel work in that movie makes this one seem like they were
practicing.
Tom Foooose!
I loved reading these. Loved that you mentioned Witness and Willow. Excellent films!! Some navy pilots reviewed this film on their channel and explained the Goose incident. I had no idea that one, this actually happened to someone, and two, that the jetwash situation was a real issue for these planes.
Other reactions to this have had extremely important comments. Those with extensive knowledge of aviation say that the burnouts after flying through jet wash and the poor reaction of the canopy when not moving forward were real problems in the initial F-14s. I'm pleased that these flaws 1. were remedied, and 2. were depicted in the movie so that the general public could get a feel for how much military men and women risk. God bless all of our military men and women!
Great comment, Rhonda!👍
Great points….and the ejection scene was based on a real event a few years earlier. God bless the real crews for what they do, day in and day out….incredible
This was the first Tom Cruise movie I saw on VHS and its also my dad's favorite movie!
It made $360 million dollars ($798 million dollars today) against a $15 million dollar budget.
It took home the Oscar for Best Original Song.
Now in 2022 Top Gun Maverick is one of the best sequels in film history. Should cross that $1 billion box office when it's all said and done.
@@ElenasDad Yes, and doing it without C-H-I-N-A. Well done!
@@Zeppelinlv2007 I’ll bet some props or clothes used by the cast were made in GINA 😝
@@ElenasDad It just grossed 1 billion worldwide!
My first time seeing this movie was on an Army base in Munich, Germany. Imagine seeing this movie with a theater full of soldiers and airmen. But first, bear in mind that before the movie starts, the National Anthem is played, and every single person in there is saluting the flag that stands beside the stage. I saw this movie with a bunch of female army spouses. Our husbands had seen it earlier that night as a group. When we all convened afterward, over drinks, we discussed our favorite scenes. The guys were talking weapons, tech and aircraft. Us ladies could only remember the volleyball scene. The guys did not even remember it from the movie.
So the “do not fire until fired upon.” Is about the rules of engagement. It’s basically there to ensure that the US wouldn’t be labeled the aggressor in the ensuing conflict.
Now it's either, "Fire now, ask questions later" or "They have WMDs. Take them out."
@@PhantomFilmAustralia ROE still exist, the problem is the people who break them!!
@@richardvernon317 Absolutely. There is, however, a tendency to cover these up to avoid embarrassment.
Love watching the reactions, but we all know you HAVE to go see the new one in the theatre. You’ve missed out on experiencing some monumental movie moments from the past few decades, but you both deserve to see this one as it was intended - in a GIANT screen with the intense sound of the fighter jets rendering you legally deaf afterwards.
if you like a Kenny Loggins dominated soundtrack, i suggest "Over The Top". another gem from the 80's with Stallone.
Danger Zone was literally written for this movie. First time I heard it was on the big screen - it was awesome!
Ken's theme is supposedly inspired by Cheap Trick's "Mighty Wings".
Funny thing about the song Take My Breath Away. Berlin didn't write it and a few members didn't like it which unfortunately lead to the break up of the band. The accident that killed Goose was based on a real life tragedy that occurred. The F14's had a problem with their turbines that if air from another aircraft disturbed the engines that caused an engine stall or jet wash. When the plane went into a flat spin this caused the canopy to hang up over the plane instead of blowing away and clear. Was hard to watch that scene and still is today. You guys will love Top Gun Maverick
I remember watching this and wanting to be a part of it. My dad was in the Navy but i had never seen this. Well i didn't become a pilot but i became a Navy Photographer so i took photos on the flight deck of the carrier. Im so excited to see the new movie. It will take me back to the great memories i made with the best people during my time in the Navy
I recommend watching the movie Memphis Belle. It’s a WW2 movie about the bomber crews in the 8th Air Force and it has a star studded cast, including Mathew Modine, Eric Stoltz, Billy Zane, Sean Austin, John Lithgow, and David Stratharin.
Great movie..gets overlooked alot
"I will kick you, and you will scream" - goddamit the reaction hasn't even started and I'm rolling on the floor
Agree with most others here: You have to see the new one on the big screen. You can still watch it here, you'll probably pick up on things you missed the first time. Great reaction; really enjoyed it!
"Are you even working out" "Are you even a winner"
Fun fact there was an incident in the Mediterranean in 1981 off the coast of Libya that inspired the encounters in the film. An F-14 actually got close enough to one of the Libyan fighters to flip off the enemy pilot and take a photo.
“Can you imagine seeing in theaters first time and this opens up??”
Yes.
*Danger Zone begins*
"What is happening?!"
Gentlemen, welcome to the 80's!😁
Not sure if you noticed, but the song that Charlie played in the jukebox in the final scene, is the same one that Maverick attempted to sing to her in the bar. lol
@4:43 regarding sweat. People forget air conditioning is relatively new. Back in the 80s, AC was not install everywhere it is today in government facilities and every public spaces. I think central AC began being install everywhere just before the mid-90s. If you were buying an apartment or house, and the listing said AC was already installed, it was a premium. That's why you see old apartments and houses with those portable AC units sticking out the window.
Make sure you guys check out the sequel, which is now playing in Theaters.
i saw this in theater when i was eleven. super popular at the time especially in the US Military owned theaters abroad
Another great reaction video. You guys really need to see the new one on the big screen. It's the way for something like this to be seen for the first time. BTW, Goose wasn't supposed to die but the stunt pilot couldn't recover from the stunt and died. There was no way they were trying it again, so the did a rewrite and had Goose die
1986 was the year for high-tech fighter-jets enthusiasts, first with _Iron Eagle_ which opened in January showcasing the USAF F-16 Fighting Falcon then followed by _Top Gun_ which opened in May showcasing the US Navy F-14 Tomcat, both films with great soundtracks and aerial dogfights but _Top Gun_ went with higher production values.
PLEASE see maverick in the theater. The sound alone is a reason to see it, the feeling of your ear drums being blown out from the jets roaring is an amazing experience
OMG, I'm only at the part when you both realize it's a Kenny Loggins song at the opening, and your reactions are giving me pure joy. :) I was 15 when this came out in theaters in 1986, and the big screen is the ONLY way to watch this movie and do it justice. Not just for the incredible special effects: when the volleyball scene hit, it was Game Over. My friends and I were giggling and squealing, but all the other women in the theater were silent because their ovaries were exploding.
Not sure if you picked up on it or if another comment mentions it, but Viper is played by Tom Skerrit (Cap'n Dallas from Alien.). You guys really enjoyed it, good to see. tbh, I think the new one should be seen on a big screen, I'd have no problem if you see it without reacting to it.
Two other things...
1) Ward Carrol has a youtube channel, he is an ex F14 pilot and he has videos on how the pilots get the callsigns, and one that talks about the accident that kills Goose.
2) I fly combat flight sims, starting with CFS2, IL2fb and most recently DCS. I have finished simulated fights sweating and shaking 'cpz it has been that intense. I can't imagine how intense the real thing must be.
You should pay to watch the sequel in the theaters. Support the people who worked hard on the movie and the struggling theater owners.
Did you recognize the military commander on the ship as being the same guy plays the principal on back future. This is another cold war movie so in the beginning they're just using missile lock to scare off Soviet planes but these '80s Cold War movies are more patriotic and just better when it comes to *(Top Gun Back to the Future Gremlins Short Circuit Rocky)* Etc
"Top Gun" was a one hour and 50 minute-long recruitment video. I was working as an usher at the Leow's Movie Theater in Levittown, NY, which was closest to Grumman, makers of military jets, spacecraft, and... buses? Anyway, our multiplex had a very special preview of this movie for some top military brass. Our biggest theater was roped off and EVERYONE, including staff, was forbidden to enter. It was that big of a deal. It's also a bit of trivia isn't mentioned on IMDb. 😉
When my husband was a major in the U.S. Army, he was assigned to a school that basically teaches them how to be upper level officers, and be commanders. At the orientation, the general gave a speech and told them all they were the best of the best, the cream of the crop. Well my husband and his friend looked around the auditorium and thought "We ALL can't be number one. One of us has to be number One, and someone has to be number 600. The rest of us fall somewhere in between."
You guys are a riot! Glad you reacted to Top Gun. Such an iconic movie with a fantastic soundtrack, too. I was in 6th grade when this movie came out. My dad was stationed at Ramstein Air Base in Germany. Just saw the sequel a couple weeks ago in an XD theatre and I will say, it doesn’t disappoint. It was just as much fun as the first one. Don’t wait, go see it.
Thank your dad for serving, and thank you for being part of his support system. I saw this movie on an Army base in Munich Germany, where my husband was stationed. My kids know the life you led.
Wasn’t always easy, my dad was gone A LOT!!! But he made a career of it and we got to see a lot of the world, most people don’t get that luxury. I know he would say it was a pleasure to serve and your welcome. He’s now 71 and these days he’s a preacher and a chaplain for hospice.
You MUST see Maverick in a theater! It was made explicitly for the big screen! Then just watch it again here 😁 the actors are really in the cockpit of real F-18s. There is hardly any cgi in it . . . . It is 99% practical effects. So glad you guys finally got to this!
I can tell you as someone who left the Navy holding "Stinger" and "Viper" 's rank (O5) that if someone had pulled what "Mavrick" did they would have been as good as done not just flying their days in the Navy would be short numbered.
I used to have the soundtrack to this movie, and I tell you, there's nothing like cruising down the road with 'The Danger Zone' cranked up. I actually got pulled over for speeding because of this song. 😄
I used to do this as well, and had a radar detector that I would flip on to simulate missile lock.
You guys really need to see Iron Eagle. It came out around the same time, and while it doesn't have near the production value (the US military didn't want to participate, so they shot all the aerial stuff in Israel), it's got a fun story and a great soundtrack. It makes a great flip side movie to Top Gun.
I rewatched Top Gun recently and it reminded me to watch Iron Eagle!! Such a great movie!
I still have all three Iron Eagles movies on VHS.😁
That deserves a salute my good man! 👏🏾
After seeing this movie when it first came out, whenever there was a lovable supporting character that ended up either dying or something bad happening, we always say it's the "Goose Factor". If you loved watching this, you'll really love the new movie. Definitely one to see on a big screen with the sound all around you.
RIO - Radar intercept officer, a category of Naval Flight Officer who was the second crewman in the F-14 Tomcat. For crew coordination purposes, RIOs were primarily responsible for communication and navigation, as well as operating the F-14 radar.
3 things: remember the comment about the admiral's daughter (her name as well). It's essential to the sequel. Also when the pilot was told not to fire until fired upon, shooting 1st starts a shooting war. You need to find out what the bogey's intentions are 1st before firing upon him. You can't just guess that they have bad intentions and blow him out of the sky. 3rd, you would think that Iceman comes off as egotistic and is hating on Maverick but towards the end you find out everything he's saying about Maverick's flying is true.
Iceman resented Maverick because he went to flight school with Cougar, where the two were close friends, and he felt that Maverick unfairly got Cougar's spot in Top Gun. He also probably suspected that Maverick was negligent in covering Cougar during the MiG incident and that he was partially responsible for Cougar quitting, although Iceman didn't know the details of what actually happened.
That movie with a good surround sound system with a lot of bass....unbelievable.
You both should go watch Top Gun Maverick in the theater! Can’t wait to see what you think!!!👍🏻👍🏻 As a human that grew up loving this movie, Maverick is done sooooo well!!!
I have seen the movie twice, it's a must see in an theater. I was 13 when I saw the original in theater and I was amazing.
Awesome reaction guys. Top Gun is the quintessential staple of 80s movies. Glad you finally saw it.
Guys, Top Gun Maverick was MADE FOR THE THEATRES! I saw it TWICE in IMAX screens, and it only made it the MOST AWESOME EXPERIENCE!!! Not to mention it was the MOST PERFECT FILM!!! And yes, I absolutely love the original, but the sequel was a major improvement in all areas!
Pretty boy rebels, action, rock music and patriotism. That’s a pretty successful formula for Hollywood.
I say go see the sequel in theaters. Enjoy yourselves. You can just do a review video if you want , I’d definitely watch that.
I was fresh out of bootcamp in San Diego and attending technical training when I this movie came out in 1986. Many scenes were filmed at the Recruit Training Command (Bootcamp) and in other locations around San Diego. I saw this on the wide screen in 70mm Dolby and it was just so good. The album soundtrack was what really made this film better. I just saw the sequel "Top Gun: Maverick". Today they don't make movie soundtrack albums so there are only two original songs, but the movie itself is even better.
GO see Maverick the BIG screen. It's totally worth it - and an INCREDIBLE movie. Made me cry four times. Would love to go see it again. The action is amazing!!
Beginning of the movie: I don't want the Danger Zone song to stop.
End of the movie after hearing it in every other scene: I regret all my life choices.
Just stop playing Take My Breath Away every second Maverick and Charlie are on screen together!
@@JoeMama410 And start playing it when Maverick and Ice Man argue. 😏🤭
This is the first movie I can remember seeing in the theater. I was 4. Other parents were taking their kids to the toy store to get a Teddy Ruxpin or whatever. My parents took my brother and me to see Top Gun.
I don’t really care that there’s a sequel now, but I’ll pass along some guidance I got recently. A member of the USAF Thunderbirds (speaking at an event I worked) told me they saw the premier and that the flight sequences and low-altitude shots were brilliant. I’ll gladly accept advice from those who really know. :)
Great and fun reaction bros! 👍🏿 And you guys are going to love Top Gun: Maverick. I'm looking forward to that reaction. The following are great Tom Cruise films to react to: All Mission Impossible films, Minority Report (2002), War Of The Worlds (2005), Oblivion (2013), Edge of Tomorrow (2014), Jerey Maguire (1996), A Few Good Men (1992), and Tropic Thunder (2008).
Top Gun: Maverick is probably the best handled sequel since Terminator 2. It really is a great film.
I was one of those lucky peeps on opening day. This soundtrack was major hits and major radio AirPlay daily. Love u guys ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Every 1980s movie has it's top theme song, Top Gun has 'Danger Zone', Manhunter has 'Heartbeat', Dirty Dancing has 'Time Of Your Life', etc.
Great movie. A great 80s underrated Spy Comedy with the guy who plays Goose is Gotcha! which I highly recommend you see. Another great Val Kilmer movie is The Saint. Also you should try other Tom Cruise movies like Rainman , The Firm, A Few Good Man, Cocktail, Interview with a vampire, Vanilea Sky.
Really need to see Top Gun: Maverick in the theaters... ITS SOOO GOOD!!!!
OK -- so, rules of engagement. In a cold war (or *THE Cold War), the first party that shoots is the one that starts a shooting war. It might sound a tad odd, but it's literally that basic of a concept. The US Government didn't want to escalate a war between the US and (presumably, it was never officially said in the move) the Soviet Union. That's why Maverick isn't allowed to shoot. Aside from likely starting a war, he would likely be court martialed for disobeying the orders of a superior (although a lot of what he does in the movie is also reckless use of aircraft). Court martial in wartime is often punishable with the death penalty.
I always liked how Iceman joined Maverick in the flyby at the end. I think it shows Iceman loosening up a little, and that from then on, he'd always have Maverick's back.
After Everything Great With pointed it out, I now really appreciate the subtlety of Charlie's introduction when Mav and Goose switch from wearing glasses or not cause that's how she met them the night before and they're trying to hide by doing the opposite.
great reaction again! You guys have the energetic response we had in 1986 in the theater. We had this reaction to a lot of movies in the 80s and 90s. People talking about it to strangers on the way out of the theater. It was painful waiting near 40 years for the sequel..but it was well worth the wait of course,
Seeing this makes me realize how much I want you guys to check out Days of Thunder. Another good Tom Cruise movie.
I know everyone here would love to see your reaction on Maverick, but I'm here to tell you... You guys need to go watch in theaters!! Don't miss out! It's a great time!!
Man this movie is where men cried. This is my all time top 5 movie. I seen this when I was young and been one my favorites growing up.
Fun dact,..or not,..the “old man “ Charlie hs dinner with at the bar, the movie is dedicated to him. He’s was a real top gun instructor and combat veteran thst was organizing the flight scenes between the naval pilots and the film crew and after a filming of a scene, he was in his own plane and didn’t follow the pilot and film crew back and minutes later radiod he hd a problem , his plane crashed just after killing him. Crazy to see him sitting with Charlie in thst scene jsut before he was killed helping film this.
Also The F-14 canopy strikes that goose experienced were a real thing thst happened on Numerous occasions killing a number of back seaters. When the f-14 would enter a flat spin the body would create a an air pressure that would slow the canopy from its jettison , sometimes causing the rocketing back seater to hit their head on the canopy fracturing the skull and killing them instantly.
WOW! I never knew that story. I can see that gentleman in my mind right now and that's just sooo very sad!! Thanks for sharing.
That Pete Pettigrew also gives commentary on the DVD.
The guy at the bar was Pete "Viper" Pettigrew who was the Navy's technical Advisor. The Guy killed was Art Scholl, a famous stunt pilot who crashed his Pitts special while filming in a flat spin to get footage for the back projection for the F-14 cockpit set. Tomcat Flat spins did happen, but nobody was killed in one. First time one happened, The canopy was released on pulling of the ejection handles on one of the seats. The Canopy was released and then the seats fired. of course the canopy failed to clear the route of the ejection seats and the RIO broke his legs on the canopy when he hit it, but he survived. The Drill after that was jettison the canopy first and when it was clear, pull the ejection handles. The Flat spin after flying into jet wash was a rewrite of the script to kill Goose, without killing Maverick and getting him grounded and kicked off the course (which would have happened if they did the mid air collision which was going to be the original cause of Goose's death)..
I saw this when it first came out in the theater which back then were your basic theaters. I swore when this finally came out I wanted to watch it in the best theater and I did. I wanted to feel the jets!! I was so excited that when I was sitting in the theater and when Tom came on the screen in the beginning to thank everyone for coming to see it I literally started crying I was so happy lol it sounds funny but I had so much emotion and anticipation to seeing this I was overwhelmed. I loved every minute of it!!! Loved your review!!
Top Gun Maverick is the best action film of the last 10 years. It’s amazing!
Bros, go see the sequel in theaters!! DO NOT WAIT! Much better on a big screen. I’m a huge Top Gun fan and this sequel kicked ass!
The fact that he flies these planes in the first and Maverick movie and he made the actors learn how to fly the planes to makes me respect him more!!
The flat spin that killed goose was actually something the F14 was prone too. That did kill several pilots.
Fact: The year this movie came out, enrollment in the Navy went up 500%
Tom cruise said he wasn't going to make top gun 2 maverick without Val Kilmer. They have been friends all these years thays so nice. I hope Tom and the actor who played " goose" are friends too.
Tom is a real one for that, a lot of respect for the request from him
The aircraft filmmaking in this movie is still incredible. Blows my mind they shot this film in 1986.
Another awesome movie similar to this is, "Iron Eagle." Its basically the Air Force version of this but the difference is that a pilot is shot down & taken prisoner. So his son & his friends come up with a plan to save him. Its another classic thats a favorite of mine.
I just saw Top Gun Maverick at 4DX theatre. Wind blowing, water spraying, seats dipping up and down. Yeah, it was a carnival ride. It’s a movie meant for the big screen.
i had the soundtrack...cassette tape. now cassette tapes were these things before CD's that had music on them, for all of you not "old people".
I still have it on CD
The Top Gun soundtrack was my very first Cassette. Wore it out.
If you guys love Miles Teller you will love the new one i've seen it twice its so good.
Great reaction. But you absolutely have to watch "Top Gun: Maverick" on the BIGGEST SCREEN possible (preferably on IMAX and/ or with a D-Box motion seat).
This is one of the best sequels ever that even surpasses the original movie.
One of the best movietheatre experiences in a long time!
You definitely need to see Maverick in the theater! Feeling the rumble of the engines in your chest really pulls you into the movie even more.
I saw this at the theater when it came out.
Your faces when Goose was killed are exactly what we experienced. They took the most likable character and killed him. It was a kick in the face.
And. When I left the theater at the Mall, I walked to the Record Store (it needs caps) and bought the soundtrack. On cassette tape. This is still possibly the best soundtrack ever.
And if you haven't, you absolutely need to see Maverick. It might be better than the original.
I miss the 80's.
When ice’s missle came, it was a lethal shot. “Wash that sucker” from what I’ve heard that’s term for killing the pilot with the plane.
The MTV era was reflected in movies of the era - the soundtracks were as much a character as any actor… and a hit movie was a guaranteed top 10 hit for just about any song on the soundtrack… and #1 for the theme song
“You’re a slacker Mcfly, just like your old man”. I forgot Mr. Stricland was in this!
Saw this in the theater when I was 11. Best movie experience ever
This movie is an incredible ride and I can't wait for you to react to the sequel. It looks badass.
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That dialogue actually wasn't scripted. Anthony Edwards just came up with it on the spot and Tom Cruise played along.
The director loved it so he kept it in the final cut. 😂😂
My theater just put Maverick back in theaters so I just watched it this past weekend for the first time and it was amazing! Wanted to watch your reaction to Top Gun before I watch your reaction to Maverick and I'm excited to watch your reaction.