If like me, you grew up in the 80s then undoubtedly Top Gun was part of your childhood.
I've only ever met one person who wasn't drawn in by the excitement, the power and the adrenalin inducing action of the emotional rollercoaster that was the 1986 offering, but would the sequel 'Top Gun: Maverick' live up to the hype.
If you were hoping for something vastly different from Top Gun then you'll be gravely disappointed but then why change what was obviously a winning formula.
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Top Gun: Maverick follows the old blueprint but with new rivalries, new fifth generation planes, a new love interest and a sweaty beach football scene replacing the iconic beach volleyball one of the 80s.
We catch up with Tom Cruise's character, Pete "Maverick" Mitchell, 36 years later. He's still breaking the rules and been kicked out of more naval posts than the number of times, "take me to bed or loose me forever" has been used around the world as a chat-up line.
Still haunted by the death of his friend and flying partner Goose, the main character is called back to the Top Gun academy to train a new set of pilots including Rooster, Goose's son, for a daring raid.
The tensions between Maverick and Rooster (Miles Teller) play out beautifully throughout the film, contributing to many of the more emotional scenes.
Of course the low-flying, high-speed dog fights dominate the two and a quarter hours.
Director Joseph Kosinski ensure that the sequel loses none of the spectacular "turn and burn" action of its predecessor.
I don't think there was any way Top Gun: Maverick could have been made without Tom Cruise. He may be pushing 60 but he certainly shows no sign of slowing down and anyone else playing the role just would not have been right.
He more than matches the fast pace of the film and still looks good in a uniform, something which isn't lost on new love Jennifer Connelly's character, Penny. Penny does get a brief mention in the original as "the Admiral's daughter" but plays a pivotal role this time round and helps tie up a few loose ends.
It was great to see Val Kilmer's role reprised. Iceman is now Commander of the Fleet but in failing health, mirroring Kilmer's real life battle with throat cancer.
Although brief, his appearance is still a moving one. Kilmer's vocal cords were so badly damaged by the cancer treatment meaning he can no longer talk without help of a machine. So it was touching to see his voice seamlessly recreated by AI.
Top Gun: Maverick manages to do what not many films can. It successfully brings the testosterone fuelled 80s classic to a whole new audience while managing to keep a firm grip on its original fanbase.
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