Pros: The flight scenes are truly spectacular and certainly a highlight of this film, though the soundtrack (despite using a few songs over again) is also solid, if campy. Tom Cruise continued his 80s hot streak with this film and gives a solid performance despite having minimal quality material to work with. While the plot might be slightly trite and overwrought, it still manages to be interesting.
Cons: Despite the solid performances, the cast is just far too many white guys and it does get a bit confusing trying to keep track of everyone. And the dialogue seems canned in places; still, overall the film is largely enjoyable.
Recommend: Maybe, a solid popcorn sort of film
Grade: B
Side Notes:
-While Kelly McGillis gets the guy, I found Meg Ryan to be better in the smaller role of Carole, Goose's (Anthony Edwards's wife). She makes the most of her limited screen time and would go on to have bigger and better roles in better films.
-Maverick's (Cruise's) real name is Pete Mitchell, though its only mentioned about three times in the film.
-Tim Robbins has a very small role but I couldn't pick him out of the crowd.
-Val Kilmer does well with his role of enemy to friend.
-The advice Tom Skerritt gives Maverick after Goose's tragic death is poor as Goose (and any friend) should never be forgotten.
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