The Guardian Australia ·general ·1 hour ago

Tom Cruise's Top Gun retains charm despite dated elements and problematic scenes

Tom Cruise's 1980s film "Top Gun" remains impossible to view without affection despite its dated elements, according to critics. The movie launched Cruise's A-list career as hotshot pilot Maverick Mitchell, opposite Val Kilmer and Kelly McGillis. The film's earnest performances and video-game-style combat sequences continue to charm audiences, even as some scenes—including locker room banter—now invite unintended interpretation.

Summary by Glance · The Guardian Australia

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