I know there are many movies that critics, friends, and the general populace like that I really loathe. But because everyone seems to like them, I rarely express my opinion about them for fear of having to defend myself against everyone present. If you're like me and have these secret loathings, this is your chance to express your dislike. Give a reason for your contempt. Here's mine:
I hate Top Gun. The music is awesome (well, except for the cringe-worthy rendition of You've lost that lovin' feeling) and the flying scenes are spectacular, but there is no way that Navy pilots would ever act the way Tom Cruise and Val Kilmer did in that movie. They would never be allowed to get near a paper airplane let alone a jet fighter after the first dumb-assed stunt in ground school. The opening credits of the movie state "..the Navy began the Top Gun school to find the best fighter pilot." That is the furthest thing from the truth. The Navy started the Top Gun school (and the Air Force the Red Flag school) to teach our fighter pilots how to fly and fight against enemy (mainly Russian and Chinese pilots) so they don't get shot out of the sky the first time they encounter one. The armed services couldn't care less who is the best pilot and wouldn't spend a dime trying to find out.
I hate Top Gun. The music is awesome (well, except for the cringe-worthy rendition of You've lost that lovin' feeling) and the flying scenes are spectacular, but there is no way that Navy pilots would ever act the way Tom Cruise and Val Kilmer did in that movie. They would never be allowed to get near a paper airplane let alone a jet fighter after the first dumb-assed stunt in ground school. The opening credits of the movie state "..the Navy began the Top Gun school to find the best fighter pilot." That is the furthest thing from the truth. The Navy started the Top Gun school (and the Air Force the Red Flag school) to teach our fighter pilots how to fly and fight against enemy (mainly Russian and Chinese pilots) so they don't get shot out of the sky the first time they encounter one. The armed services couldn't care less who is the best pilot and wouldn't spend a dime trying to find out.