Top Gun: Maverick (2022)

[Ray Jackson]

Originally Posted by MassiveMovieBuff

Man not only did that film suck but it had some of the worst CGI and blue screen I've ever seen.

At the end of the day, we're living in an age where none of the major players can resist using large quantities of CGI for big action movies like a Top Gun sequel.

They say they can, but CGI has become like a large-breasted, obnoxious super model without a brain in her head.

They all say they're done with her and have no interest in hooking up.

But when she shows up at their front door in a low-cut tank top...they're powerless to say no.

[Eye Candy]

Originally Posted by AaronJ

Umm, going against Russia has absolutely ZERO to do with "liberal PC Hollywood." Russia is one of our greatest enemies (top three, at least). And one of the only countries in the world capable of making it at least an interesting confrontation.

True, but, I'd rather cheer for Victory over China, than Russia. We did Russia already in the first film.

In reality, the tensions over the area in the South China Sea is more relevant, than some concocted Russian thing...

[esteban²]

No Cocktail 2 to shake things up?

[Petra_Kalbrain]

Originally Posted by esteban²

No Cocktail 2 to shake things up?

I see what you did there... and I like it!

[AaronJ]

Originally Posted by Eye Candy

True, but, I'd rather cheer for Victory over China, than Russia. We did Russia already in the first film.

In reality, the tensions over the area in the South China Sea is more relevant, than some concocted Russian thing...

Well, multiple intelligence experts have described Russia as the greatest threat to the U.S., and the country that engages in more espionage against the U.S than any other.

I mean, I get your point about China. Heck, there was an intercept incident yesterday where a Chinese fighter intercepted a V-22 Osprey and came within 100 ft. at one point. Note, that these sorts of air intercepts happen multiple times a week, between multiple militaries. The problem here was how close the fighter came.

[Eye Candy]

Originally Posted by AaronJ

Well, multiple intelligence experts have described Russia as the greatest threat to the U.S., and the country that engages in more espionage against the U.S than any other.

I mean, I get your point about China. Heck, there was an intercept incident yesterday where a Chinese fighter intercepted a V-22 Osprey and came within 100 ft. at one point. Note, that these sorts of air intercepts happen multiple times a week, between multiple militaries. The problem here was how close the fighter came.

Yeah, taking on the Chinese is just a lot more "sexy" than the 'ol Ruskies!!!

4/30/2017

China has launched its second aircraft carrier — and its first ever built domestically. In its bid to develop into a naval power, China is keen on modernizing its weaponry and reportedly plans to increase the number of carriers to at least four. Its neighbors are wary of such moves, particularly the increase in carrier fleets that will supposedly be charged with attacking China’s enemies in remote locations.

China’s recent naval advances in the East and South China seas are causing friction with Japan and Southeast Asian nations. These developments are incompatible with China’s claim to a “peaceful rise” and Beijing’s argument that its military buildup is aimed at self-defense. It has an obligation to explain to the international community what kind of power it seeks to become with the buildup of its naval capabilities.

In December, the Liaoning sailed into the western Pacific for the first time, by passing through the Miyako Strait between Okinawa Prefecture’s Okinawa Island and Miyako Island. In January, it demonstrated its presence in the South China Sea by carrying out takeoff, landing, flight refueling and air combat drills involving domestically developed J-15 jet fighters — the first such exercise by China in that sea. While sailing south and then back north, the carrier passed by both the western and eastern coasts of Taiwan — an apparent attempt to send a warning to Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen, who had recently held a telephone conversation with then-U.S. President-elect Donald Trump.

Internal documents of the People’s Liberation Army Navy show that Beijing plans to develop a nuclear-powered propulsion system for aircraft carriers, an electromagnetic aircraft launch system and carrier-borne unmanned aircraft. Senior ranks of the PLA Navy call for expanding China’s naval sphere of influence in the Pacific and Indian oceans by reinforcing its submarine-launched ballistic missiles and amphibious assault ships as strategic equipment. There is also a report that it is building a catapult-equipped aircraft carrier in Shanghai.

[Another_Dude]

Originally Posted by AaronJ

Well, multiple intelligence experts have described Russia as the greatest threat to the U.S., and the country that engages in more espionage against the U.S than any other.

Lol, the 1980's called and would like their foreign policy back!

[fitprod]

Originally Posted by Eye Candy

True, but, I'd rather cheer for Victory over China, than Russia. We did Russia already in the first film.

In reality, the tensions over the area in the South China Sea is more relevant, than some concocted Russian thing...

But in today's international box office situation, a film involving tensions with China would never get made. (Especially since Huahua Media and Shanghai Film Group have $1 Billion invest in Paramount.)

Fitprod

[AaronJ]

Originally Posted by Another_Dude

Lol, the 1980's called and would like their foreign policy back!

Hey, I'm not making this up. This is information from people who do/did this for a living.

[Guydowood]

http://https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O_qJ2ne3OiI

[L.J.]

Not the best but not the worst title. Hope they can recapture what the first one is. Going to be cool seeing the 22's in dogfights.

[Spirit Zero]

Top Gun: Maverick


You know I think I would prefer Top Gun II
Looks cooler I think.

The official title sounds too much like X-Men Origins: Wolverine. It sounds like they might try an expanded Top Gun universe, Top Gun: Ice Man etc...

[punisher]

TOP GUN:CRASH AND BURN....

[Phobics]

Nah, north Korea will be the baddies...

[Pondosinatra]

"Highway to the..........retirement home......"

[Pondosinatra]

Originally Posted by AaronJ

Well, multiple intelligence experts have described Russia as the greatest threat to the U.S...

The greatest threat to the U.S is.....the U.S.

[fgomike]

Top Gun 2: Electric Boogaloo

[P-Rock]

Top Gun Origins: Maverick
The Maverick
Mitchell

[SarahS]

Originally Posted by Eye Candy

True, but, I'd rather cheer for Victory over China, than Russia. We did Russia already in the first film.

In reality, the tensions over the area in the South China Sea is more relevant, than some concocted Russian thing...

I see what you did there.

Just another film that is way, way, way past redoing. They wont recapture the time or place, they wont recapture the great soundtrack that was. Besides, there already was a Top Gun 2 and it was titled Days of Thunder in 1990. They chose that over doing 2. The only one that will benefit might be the US Navy recruiters but I am even kind of doubting that.

[P-Rock]

But really, Tom Cruise is getting too old to be an action star.