Friday, July 14, 2023

Top Gun Maverick (2022)

The most amazing thing about "Top Gun Maverick" is 60 year old Tom Cruise. He's the most youthful 60 year old I've ever seen, even when you allow for Hollywood "Magic". Is he taking a human growth hormone or anti-aging pills? Or is it just clean living and a deal with the Devil?

Anyway, the movie is enjoyable - if brainless. Lots of Jets. Lots of things that go boom. Lots of "Brass" telling Maverick to shape up or ship out. Lots of Tom on his motorbike and flirting with babes that are way too young for him. Of course, its not as good as the original 

And we get the standard female "kickass" pilots and standard oversupply of black Admirals and authority figures.

But the real problem is this: Why are we watching 60 year old Tom Cruise? Why aren't we watching a 30-40 year old more talented actor? They must exist.

Summary: Good movie for those living in the past or who like action movies with lots of air combat. Best seen in the theater or on the biggest TV screen possible.

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