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Top Gun

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1986 · 1h 50m · PG Action, Drama
Directed by Tony Scott

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Overview

For Lieutenant Pete 'Maverick' Mitchell and his friend and co-pilot Nick 'Goose' Bradshaw, being accepted into an elite training school for fighter pilots is a dream come true. But a tragedy, as well as personal demons, will threaten Pete's dreams of becoming an ace pilot.

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All reviews
59%
Tomatometer
Fresh

There are elements that hold up - especially Cruise's blinding charisma. The aerial scenes are still thrilling, and perfectly suited to a giant screen. Everything else? Well, that depends on how nostalgic you're feeling.

Elizabeth Weitzman, New York Daily News
Fresh

The aerial sequences in Top Gun are as thrilling -- while remaining coherent -- as any ever put on film.

Gene Siskel, Chicago Tribune
Fresh

Whether you love Top Gun or hate it -- or hate yourself for loving it -- the fact is that when it became the top-grossing film of 1986, Hollywood in its infinite wisdom took all of the worst lessons from its success and overlooked what made it so... fun.

Chris Nashawaty, Entertainment Weekly
Rotten

Every moment is hyped for maximum visual and visceral impact, but Scott doesn't display the slightest bit of interest (or belief) in the actual characters and situations.

Dave Kehr, Chicago Reader
Fresh

Set in the world of naval fighter pilots, pic has strong visuals and pretty young people in stylish clothes and a non-stop soundtrack.

Variety Staff, Variety

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