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Special Features
- Commentary by Producer Jerry Bruckheimer, Director Tony Scott, Co-Screenwriter Jack Epps, Jr., Captain Mike Galpin, Technical Advisor Pete Pettigrew and Vice Admiral Mike McCabe
- Vintage Gallery
- Tom Cruise Interviews
Featurettes:
- Danger Zone: The Making Of Top Gun
- Multi-Angle Storyboards with Optional Commentary By Director Tony Scott
- Best Of The Best: Inside The Real Top Gun
- Behind-the-scenes
- Survival Training
- Vintage Gallery
- Tom Cruise Interviews
Featurettes:
- Danger Zone: The Making Of Top Gun
- Multi-Angle Storyboards with Optional Commentary By Director Tony Scott
- Best Of The Best: Inside The Real Top Gun
- Behind-the-scenes
- Survival Training
Editorial Reviews
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Jingoism, beefcake, military hardware, and a Giorgio Moroder rock score reign supreme over taste and logic in this Tony Scott film about a maverick trainee pilot (Tom Cruise) who can't follow the rules at a Navy aviation training facility. The dogfight sequences between American and Soviet jets at the end are absolutely mechanical, though audiences loved it at the time. The love story between Cruise's character and that of Kelly McGillis is like flipping through pages of advertising in a glossy magazine. This designer action movie from 1986 would be all the more appalling were it not for the canny casting of good actors in dumb parts. Standouts include Anthony Edwards--who makes a nice impression as Cruise's average-Joe pal--and the relatively unknown Meg Ryan in a small but memorable appearance. --Tom Keogh
Product Description
Top Gun takes a look at the danger and excitement that awaits every pilot at the Navy's prestigious fighter weapons school. Tom Cruise is superb as Pete "Maverick" Mitchell, a daring young flyer who's out to become the best of the best. And Kelly McGillis sizzles as the civilian instructor who teaches Maverick a few things you can't learn in a classroom.
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90 of 102 people found the following review helpful
By Brandon Toy
Format:DVD
Top Gun never claims to have epic scope, emotional gravitas, or a deep plot. I imagine that those who criticize this movie for its supposed shortcomings also look upon the Three Stooges with disgust for not exploring the depth of Moe's antagonistic relationship with Curly. The fact is that only about 10% of films released in general circulation attempt to have the depth of a Citizen Kane or Godfather. Among the other 90%, Top Gun is the best of the best.
Top Gun's obvious strength is the aerial visuals. Not since perhaps Howard Hughes' Jet Pilot has there been such an ambitious attempt to capture the look and feel of high performance flight. The F-14's photogenic qualities combine with Tony Scott's signature backlighting to create a terrific sense of energy and screen presence for the Grumman bird. The tactical realism may suffer, but the tight spacing and resulting packed frames of the ACM sequqnces are uniquely energetic and fast-paced. It is a shame that this may be the last time that anyone goes to the expense and hassle of using real film to capture such manuevers. The footage still compares favorably to state of the art CGI 20 years after its release.
The non-flying scenes are remarkable only for the collection of young talent that would eventually drive box office returns for a good part of the '90s. But the greatest compliment I could give the plot and acting is that they don't detract from the pacing and cohesiveness of a visually-driven movie.
*RE: Review Title- OK3 is the best grade possible for US Navy pilots performing carrier landings.
Top Gun's obvious strength is the aerial visuals. Not since perhaps Howard Hughes' Jet Pilot has there been such an ambitious attempt to capture the look and feel of high performance flight. The F-14's photogenic qualities combine with Tony Scott's signature backlighting to create a terrific sense of energy and screen presence for the Grumman bird. The tactical realism may suffer, but the tight spacing and resulting packed frames of the ACM sequqnces are uniquely energetic and fast-paced. It is a shame that this may be the last time that anyone goes to the expense and hassle of using real film to capture such manuevers. The footage still compares favorably to state of the art CGI 20 years after its release.
The non-flying scenes are remarkable only for the collection of young talent that would eventually drive box office returns for a good part of the '90s. But the greatest compliment I could give the plot and acting is that they don't detract from the pacing and cohesiveness of a visually-driven movie.
*RE: Review Title- OK3 is the best grade possible for US Navy pilots performing carrier landings.
107 of 137 people found the following review helpful
By Freddy
Format:DVD
4:3 ratio screen is very good transfer. However, wide-screen isn't really wide screen. it's a 4:3 screen chopped off from top and bottom. in other word, instead of having a whole theatrical picture, what you get is picture that's been chopped up both vertical and horizontally. what we are seeing is only 1/3 of what's filmed, which is even smaller than 4:3. somebody cheated big time from paramount. setup menu is false leading. I want to see entire wing span on F-14! It does make huge difference on impact in fighting scene. movie this good must be done right. and while at it, make it a anamorphic enhanced.
14 of 16 people found the following review helpful
By Bob McKeon
Format:DVD
I own the VHS version and now the DVD. The flying scenes are among the best I've ever seen in any movie. If you have a DVD player in your home theatre system with surround-sound, don't miss out on this action packed movie. The sounds are incredible! I've watched this movie 30 times and still haven't grown tired of it!
Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars
Fun
Good action Adventure story for all generations to watch again. Brought back old times, and fun movie to share with this generation.
Published 2 hours ago by Kim Franke
5.0 out of 5 stars
Ghost rider this is Maverick, requesting fly by.....
They really out did themselves. sure there is still grain in dark lighting but for a mid 80's movie wow, they did a hell of a job. Read more
Published 1 day ago by john
5.0 out of 5 stars
Never Gets Old
I've probably watched this movie at least 20 times, the last time [before this time on Amazon Prime instant video], was on a Laser Disc... so you know how long ago that had to be. Read more
Published 2 days ago by W.D.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Classic!
Who doesn't love all the hot pilots and Tom Cruise in their prime. Oh and the story isn't bad either!
Published 2 days ago by Deborah Evans
4.0 out of 5 stars
Top Gun
You either already know you like this movie or you do not..playback quality is okay...nice to have available anytime I want it
Published 2 days ago by Mr. Fife
4.0 out of 5 stars
Best Purchase Ever
I did not know this was a Blu-ray 3D combo at the time I purchased it, so what an awesome surprise I had when I received it. Read more
Published 3 days ago by sunnigurl1230
4.0 out of 5 stars
top gun
big tom curise fan especially his earlier works. i really like this movie. tom cruise fans its a must have
Published 3 days ago by chloe
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great Movie - for all of us.
My husband and I just purchased a new tv and blue ray player. He HAD to have this and I must agree the picture and sound quality is excellent. Read more
Published 4 days ago by Becky Leno
5.0 out of 5 stars
My wife loves what's his name
We upgraded our tv system, we wanted to watch airplanes in 3D. It worked. I need six more words to
Published 5 days ago by Craig J. Anderson
3.0 out of 5 stars
Expected better...
A fantastic movie but I gave it three stars because the 3D version is very grainy. The flight scenes were very cool, but overall just not worth the cost of this re-release. Read more
Published 5 days ago by D. Craney
