There's not a piece or moment out of place or without purpose, each character beat is timed to perfection, and it's so damn efficient – the fact that much of the movie is training for the mission means that when the real mission comes, the movie can go so hard because the viewer already understands everything that's happening. The story of Tom Cruise's Maverick coming back to the Top Gun flight school because (another) 'impossible' mission is needed is all pretty standard fare – but this thing is built like a fine Swiss watch. ![]() It's a crime this isn't up for more Oscars: its Adapted Screenplay nomination is well deserved, because the structure of this film is its magic but it should be in for cinematography as well, at the very least. (Image credit: Paramount) Top Gun: Maverick
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