Top Gun: Maverick (2022)

Top Gun: Maverick returns Pete “Maverick” Mitchell to the cockpit decades after he first earned his reputation as a fearless Navy pilot. Now a seasoned test pilot who resists promotion, Maverick is called back to train an elite group of young aviators for a near-impossible mission. As he pushes them to the limits, he must also reckon with his past—most painfully in his relationship with the son of his late best friend, Nick “Goose” Bradshaw. Watching the film you’ll experience relentless, edge-of-your-seat aerial action: low-level runs, tense dogfights and precision formation flying captured with immersive, practical cinematography and pounding sound design. The flight sequences feel visceral and immediate, designed to make you feel like you’re in the cockpit alongside the pilots. Alongside the spectacle, the movie delivers emotional beats and character-driven conflict. Maverick’s mentorship, stubbornness and loyalty create friction with younger pilots who are technically gifted but untested. The personal stakes—grief, legacy and redemption—add weight to the high-risk mission and give the action an emotional payoff. Overall, Top Gun: Maverick is a blend of blockbuster aviation thrills and heartfelt drama. Expect fast-paced, expertly staged flying scenes, palpable tension during training and combat, and moments of nostalgia and catharsis that deepen the story beyond spectacle. It’s especially rewarding on a big screen with loud, immersive audio, but its emotional core holds up at any viewing size.

Actors: Tom Cruise, Jennifer Connelly, Miles Teller

Director: Joseph Kosinski

Genres: Action, Drama

78 /100 8.2 /10 8.0 /10