36 years is worth the wait for the sequel of one of the most defining summer movies of the 80s. It made Tom Cruise a global household name. I couldn't believe that the sequel flawlessly connects itself from the original and ends up being one of the most entertaining films that I saw on the big screen after a long time.
In the past years, cinemas were filled with superhero comic book movies that eventually saturated and most of them had the same look and feel. Top Gun: Maverick brought us the years before Marvel in which people were actually entertained with storylines about regular people with extraordinary skills and talent. Maverick delivers the goods anchored by Tom Cruise's charismatic performance in one of his most iconic roles.
Refused to get promoted because he loves what he's doing best: flying, Pete "Maverick" Mitchell has to face the reality of aging as he's assigned to train new pilots of Top Gun. They're set out on a dangerous mission to prevent global disaster in an unnamed country.
I won't spoil the rest but the film is highly unpredictable and edge of your seat action and suspense is well served.
Miles Teller, Jon Hamm and Jennifer Connelly and provide excellent support and their characters are excellently integrated into the film. Maverick's BFF Iceman (Val Kilmer once again) gives the film it's heart.
Too Gun: Maverick is best seen on the big screen. If you liked the first one, this is better!!
