
Variety
Set in the world of naval fighter pilots, pic has strong visuals and pretty young people in stylish clothes and a non-stop soundtrack.
Full reviewMaverick (Tom Cruise, in a career-defining role) is a rebellious hotshot pilot, sent to an elite, highly competitive, air combat training academy where he battles rival Ice (Val Kilmer) for top honours. Maverick's hair-raising antics in the air don't impress the senior officers, but they can see he's got skills. Meanwhile, he sees romantic potential, in civilian astrophysics instructor Charlie (Kelly McGillis).
The 80s holy blockbuster trinity of Tom Cruise/Jerry Bruckheimer/Tony Scott made Top Gun 1986's highest grossing film, which also stars Anthony Edwards as Maverick's mate, Goose, and Meg Ryan as his wife.
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Set in the world of naval fighter pilots, pic has strong visuals and pretty young people in stylish clothes and a non-stop soundtrack.
Full reviewOnce 'Top Gun... gets back to earth, the master of the skies is as clunky as a big land-bound bird.
Full reviewMovies like "Top Gun" are hard to review because the good parts are so good and the bad parts are so relentless. The dogfights are absolutely the best since Clint Eastwood's electrifying aerial scenes in "Firefox." But look out for the scenes where the people talk to one another.
Full reviewNot exactly a cinema classic but it has not only become a cultural icon but remains infinitely rewatchable.
Full reviewThe guys get incredible action sequences and simple buddy-bonding emotional moments. And the ladies get an amazing Tom Cruise playing the romantic lead while retaining an impetuous, unpredictable and exciting nature that adds depth to this on-the-surface shallow movie.
Full reviewTop Gun is now playing in 4 cinemas in Australia. Top Gun is available to stream in Australia now on Stan and Google Play and Apple TV and Foxtel and Binge and Prime Video Store and Paramount+.
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