Get ready to hop into the cockpit and feel the need for speed because Netflix is about to drop the highly-anticipated sequel, Top Gun: Maverick, on March 22nd. While the film’s release coincides with the weekend of the Oscars, sometimes you just need a break from the highbrow world of arthouse cinema and crave some good old-fashioned, adrenaline-pumping action. And what better way to satisfy that craving than by watching Maverick take flight on your screen?
Top Gun: Maverick, the follow-up to the iconic Top Gun, has been a long time coming – 36 years in the making, to be precise. Tom Cruise reprises his role as the fearless pilot Maverick, now mentoring a new generation of top guns, including the son of his late friend and wingman, Goose. The emotional stakes are high as Maverick grapples with his promise to Goose’s widow not to let her son follow in his father’s fateful footsteps.
But let’s cut to the chase – what everyone really wants to know is, does Top Gun: Maverick deliver on the thrill of aerial acrobatics and, more importantly, does it feature a volleyball scene? The answer is a resounding yes on both fronts. While Cruise didn’t actually pilot the fighter jets himself, the movie boasts mind-blowing real stunts with minimal CGI, ensuring that the adrenaline rush is as authentic as it gets.
Director Joseph Kosinski, known for his work on Tron: Legacy, has managed to pull off the daunting task of creating a sequel to a beloved classic while striking the delicate balance between paying homage to the original and forging a new path with Maverick. The film has garnered critical acclaim, boasting an impressive 99% audience rating on Rotten Tomatoes and a 96% critic score, proving that sometimes the sequel can be just as thrilling as the original.
If you’re counting down the days until Maverick lands on Netflix and need something to tide you over in the meantime, why not take a detour into the bizarre world of Adam Sandler’s Spider-tinged sci-fi adventure, also available on the streaming platform? Whether you’re a die-hard fan of the original Top Gun or a newcomer to the franchise, Top Gun: Maverick promises to be a high-flying, nostalgia-inducing ride that will leave you on the edge of your seat. So buckle up, because Maverick is about to take you into the danger zone once again – and this time, the sky’s the limit.