- Warning: Spoilers for Top Gun: Maverick may follow!
Recently, as the pandemic winds down, the movie that showcased a revival of ticket power in Korea was ‘The Roundup’. But on a global scale? It’s undoubtedly this film – Tom Cruise’s ‘Top Gun: Maverick’.
The original Top Gun, once just a navy recruiting film admired for Tom Cruise’s marble-like face, has transformed 30 years later into a breathtaking human drama with striking visuals. The sophisticated storyline that inherits the original’s conflicts magnifies the film’s worth. The director’s brilliance shines in capturing the 30-year wait and weaving it into the narrative. The once wild and carefree characters have aged, grown, and wrestled with their situations. Their mere presence adds a solemn and serious tone to the movie.
Human existence continues, but past figures have vanished completely. This might be humanity’s inherent sorrow. Even at our most dazzling, we must eventually hand over what we cherish and make a quiet exit. Yet, it’s not all gloomy because successors who continue our legacy and face the world anew exist. This is how humanity moves forward, bit by bit. 🌍✨
You’re the one who said don’t think!
There comes a time when your skills seem formidable to others, yet you find yourself pondering, even when you know you should dial it down. 🤔
The inevitability of thought
The emergence of limits
The loss of purity
In the movie, Maverick embarks on a new mission, reminiscing about his old friend Goose, and teams up with Goose’s son, Rooster, his long-time rival. Rooster, the fresh blood ready to take the baton from Maverick, rushes back into enemy territory to save the downed Tom Cruise, declaring the above line. Maverick, facing this wild spirit, sees a reflection of his younger self. 🚀👨✈️
Thank you for saving my life
After a harrowing return to the aircraft carrier, Maverick thanks Rooster. Gratitude is an acknowledgment. It was the moment their 30-year conflict resolved, and a sequel, better than the original, was born. 🙌
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