Top Gun holds up. That’s all that really needs to be said, I could stop the review there and it would be a perfect review. That being said after I rewatched it I went over to Rotten Tomatoes expecting to see it fairly well reviewed and it’s sitting at 56%!

I know that it actually means slightly over half the reviews would recommend the movie and not that it’s at 56/100 but that’s still ridiculous. 9/10 critics should be recommending it. Has there ever been a film with such a large disparity between critics and audiences opinions? I know there have been other movies that weren’t appreciated at the time of their release like Blade Runner or Fight Club HOWEVAH those movies usually ended up getting alternate cuts that made the film better/became cult hits on VHS. It’s motherfucking Top Gun. This is the movie that was so popular it caused such a huge increase in attendance to the actual Navy Flight School that they implemented a $5 fine to anyone who mentions the movie. I’ve never once heard people not liking the movie. It has everything: fighter jets, Tom Cruise, a sappy love story, Goose, and Danger Zone!

If you’re looking for a fun way to kill some time this summer and avoid going out into the heat I definitely recommend throwing this on and enjoying your time in the danger zone. Be sure to follow me on twitter @dgood826