After 36 years Tom Cruise returns to the role of Navy Aviator Pete "Maverick" Mitchell and wrestles with mortality, legacy, and his own personal demons as he prepares a new crew of Top Gun pilots for a suicidal top secret mission. Val Kilmer, Ed Harris, Jennifer Connolly, and Jon Hamm also star. ** Deep Dive Movie Reviews contain Spoilers ** 0:00 - Intro
0:55 - A sequel better than the original?
7:52 - Who's the best pilot?
11:05 - Keeping the ’80s spirit and vibe
13:15 - Miles Teller as Rooster 20:15 - Val Kilmer returns
24:53 - A reverent nostalgia
25:45 - How Top Gun treats its female characters
28:47 - Supporting cast
35:10 - Final thoughts and score for Top Gun: Maverick