263: Top Gun Maverick (a patriotic home run!)

In This Episode: Everybody Dies

In this Episode:

Mohlvie and Sealab discuss "Top Gun Maverick" and compare it to other gap sequels. They talk about the film's focus, the father-son dynamic between Maverick and Goose's son, and the nostalgia it evokes. They also discuss the movie's appeal to both men and women and its success as a gap sequel. Both enjoyed the film, considering it one of the best gap sequels.

Topics covered include Jennifer Connelly's performance, character development, dialogue, and music. They appreciate references to the first "Top Gun," and praise Tom Cruise's evolving acting skills.

They note both ham-fisted and campy dialogue aspects, reminisce about the original soundtrack, and mention new songs in the sequel. They joke about how impossible the NES "Top Gun" game was, and Lady Gaga recording a song for a Nair commercial. The conversation ends with a rating of the movie's sole mustache on the Escobar scale.

Takeaways:

• The focus of the film is on the father-son dynamic between Maverick and Goose's son
• The movie evokes nostalgia and wistfulness for the original Top Gun
• The success of the gap sequel is attributed to its execution and the performance of Tom Cruise Jennifer Connelly delivers a stunning performance in the movie
• The film successfully combines technical excellence with engaging storytelling. The practical flying scenes in Top Gun: Maverick were impressive and added to the authenticity of the film.
• The hosts highlight the impact of Top Gun: Maverick on the theatrical industry, with Spielberg praising the film for potentially saving theatrical distribution.

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