Top Gun Maverick

The other day, I went to the movie theater to watch Top Gun Maverick.

It’s the sequel to the original Top Gun released 36 years ago, starring none other than Tom Cruise.

My husband told me that the original Top Gun featured a Porsche 356 and Kawasaki motorcycles, and including its storyline and world view, it completely captured the hearts of young people at the time.

The eagerly awaited sequel, Top Gun Maverick, was released recently. Right after it started showing, my husband went to see it and said,

It was amazing! You absolutely have to see it! First, watch the original Top Gun from 36 years ago on Amazon Prime, then go to the theater!

He said this with great excitement.

However, I honestly had no attachment to Top Gun and thought, “If I have time to go to the movies, I’d rather work or get a massage to relax.” So I had no intention of going at all…

But then my husband kept saying every day,

Have you watched the original Top Gun yet? When are you going to see the movie? Hurry up or the theatrical run will end. I’ve already seen it twice, and I’m going for the third time soon!

Also, some acquaintances on Twitter were raving about Top Gun, so I finally decided, “If it’s that good, maybe I should give it a try.” I went to see it alone the other day (of course, I watched the original Top Gun on Amazon Prime before going, lol).

The Movie Top Gun Is Like a Dream World.

I won’t go into details to avoid spoilers, but in conclusion, it was the best movie I’ve seen in years.

I also felt I could really understand why men get so hooked on this movie.

Maverick in the film is just as cool as he was 36 years ago.

Still single, riding his Kawasaki motorcycle, refusing to be tied down or promoted, always a lone wolf. His skills as a pilot remain top-notch, in fact, even more precise than when he was younger.

At the same time, he carries the weight of responsibility for a past accident, constantly blaming himself, yet he protects what’s important to him in his own way. Thinking about his way of life made me feel a bittersweet ache in my chest.

I found myself wondering, “Maybe that’s part of why Maverick is still single…” as I enjoyed the movie’s world.

While many hit movies get sequels within a few years, Top Gun took 36 years to get one. That span of time surely adds depth to this film.

Also, the scenes featuring Porsche were breathtaking and gave me goosebumps.

My husband even bought the pamphlet, lol

When my husband came home, I said,

That was really great. It feels like a movie packed with men’s dreams and romance. As you get older, get married, and have kids, you have more to protect and sometimes have to give up on things. But Maverick is still single, rides his Kawasaki, and sticks to his beliefs. It felt like a movie full of the kind of life that men admire but feel they can’t live themselves.

He replied, “Exactly!!” and shared this with me:

The first time you watch it, you just enjoy the story, but the reason you want to see it two or three times is because you’re experiencing a world that can’t exist in real life, almost like a virtual experience. While watching, you feel like you’re inside the Top Gun movie, living in that dream world you admire. It’s like Disneyland. People go there over and over. We wonder why, but it’s the same feeling. Also, watching multiple times lets you notice small details and foreshadowing, helping you understand the story better.

I thought, wow, that’s amazing… This movie must hold a special meaning for men. It was definitely a great film, but I don’t think I’ll go for a second viewing (lol).

My husband also said,

It’s better to watch Top Gun alone. The time after the movie to soak in the atmosphere is really important. Some people say they want to watch it with their wife or girlfriend, but if they start talking about “That scene was like this, or that scene was like that” right after the movie, it pulls you back to reality too soon, which is a shame. It’s fine to watch together, but I think it’s better to go alone the first time, then with someone else the second time.

And now, my husband is planning to see Top Gun Maverick for the fourth time, lol.

Wow, the Top Gun fandom runs deep.