Top Gun
Starring: Tom Cruise, Kelly McGillis, Anthony Edwards, Val Kilmer, Michael Ironside, Tom Skerritt Meg Ryan
Directed by: Tony Scott
Rating: PG
Genre: Action, Drama
1986
Times Seen:
Tim: 2
Awards:
The Movie Files Movie Championship I: Sweet Sixteen
Summary: Two hotshot fighter pilots (Tom Cruise, Anthony Edwards) are recruited to participate in Top Gun, the best aviator school in the world. There, they compete against a skilled pilot (Val Kilmer).
Review:
Tim: This film is a classic, and little needs to be said about it, because nearly everyone is familiar with this movie. Of course, it features the famous scene where the guys sing, "You've Lost That Loving Feeling." Can anyone hear that song today and not immediately think of Top Gun?
This film was produced by Jerry Bruckheimer, and he always does an excellent job, so that should be another indicator that this movie is great. It also has a number of widely-quoted lines, like, "I feel the need... the need for speed."
In addition, it features some of the best fighter pilot aerial photography ever caputred on film. Also, it has one of the best casts assembled in recent decades. Tom Cruise really launched his career with this film, and everyone remembers Anthony Edwards as Goose- he is amazing. Val Kilmer and Meg Ryan also give good performances.
Rating 1-10
Tim's Rating- 9
If You Enjoyed This Movie, We Recommend: Risky Business, Mission: Impossible, Iron Eagle, Behind Enemy Lines, Cocktail