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re: People who claim that Top Gun Maverick is better than the original Top Gun

Posted on 12/10/23 at 11:41 am to
Posted by Esquire
Chiraq
Member since Apr 2014
14824 posts
Posted on 12/10/23 at 11:41 am to
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Did TG Maverick have a gay volleyball scene?


It had a bisexual, multicultural football game
Posted by dallastiger55
Jennings, LA
Member since Jan 2010
34227 posts
Posted on 12/10/23 at 11:48 am to
quote:

Young Guns two was awful


Posted by kciDAtaE
Member since Apr 2017
17607 posts
Posted on 12/10/23 at 11:57 am to
My wife never saw the first one until after the new one. She had the exact opposite opinion of you
Posted by BK Lounge
Member since Nov 2021
5338 posts
Posted on 12/10/23 at 12:14 pm to
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My wife never saw the first one until after the new one. She had the exact opposite opinion of you






So much to unpack here.. 1) she’s woman, for whatever that is worth.. 2) who in their right mind would watch ANY sequel before seeing the original, and then think that their opinion carries ANY weight whatsoever ?? Gtfo
Posted by Froman
Baton Rouge
Member since Jun 2007
38914 posts
Posted on 12/10/23 at 12:18 pm to
If anyone thinks Maverick is better than the original, their opinion on anything film related is irrelevant.
This post was edited on 12/10/23 at 12:18 pm
Posted by kingbob
Sorrento, LA
Member since Nov 2010
70538 posts
Posted on 12/10/23 at 12:23 pm to
I like the sequel better, because the first one is such a cheese fest. The second one feels a lot more grounded, emotional, and has real heartfelt stakes. The first one is like one long music video. The first one is entertaining, but it doesn’t feel like anything more than mindless entertainment.
This post was edited on 12/10/23 at 7:38 pm
Posted by MemphisGuy
Germantown, TN
Member since Nov 2023
14706 posts
Posted on 12/10/23 at 12:32 pm to
quote:

If anyone thinks Maverick is better than the original, their opinion on anything film related is irrelevant.

Posted by meeple
Carcassonne
Member since May 2011
11186 posts
Posted on 12/10/23 at 1:02 pm to
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People who claim that Top Gun Maverick is better than the original Top Gun

quote:

Of all the piping hot takes

It’s not a hot take. It’s the prevailing consensus.
Posted by Dizz
Member since May 2008
16149 posts
Posted on 12/10/23 at 1:17 pm to
The love story was the only flaw in Top Gun. Maverick is essentially Top Gun with out the terrible love story.
Posted by Madking
Member since Apr 2016
70803 posts
Posted on 12/10/23 at 1:39 pm to
I get it, people like explosions and guns but Alien is better than Aliens. Not a knock on Aliens, it was great but nowhere near the intensity and originality of the 1st one.
Posted by devils1854
Franklin
Member since Aug 2014
6432 posts
Posted on 12/10/23 at 1:42 pm to
quote:

Terminator 2
Star Trek 2 - Wrath of Khan
The Dark Knight
Lord of the Rings - Return of the King

In my opinion


Harold and Kumar Escape From Guantanamo Bay
Posted by lsusa
Doing Missionary work for LSU
Member since Oct 2005
6294 posts
Posted on 12/10/23 at 2:49 pm to
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T2 Rambo first blood part 2 I liked better


I’m not necessarily going to agree with you, but I think you’re on the right path here.

the original Terminator was a revolutionary story and drew so much interest that it spawned a series of films. It obviously didn’t have the effects budget of T2 or the total resources behind it.

First Blood was as much the story about the treatment of Vietnam vets as it was
specifically about the character John Rambo. The movie is somewhat of a downer as it ends with Rambo in handcuffs and sent to prison. Obviously, seeing him be completely heroic in Rambo FBP2 was much more enjoyable.

In both case, while I think the sequels
we’re good, more enjoyable than the originals, I’m not sure if either would have spawned the iconic series that both have become.

I’ll say the same about Top Gun Maverick. Without the original, people wouldn’t be as invested in it.
Posted by sorantable
Member since Dec 2008
54447 posts
Posted on 12/10/23 at 3:24 pm to
I’m sorry, but the OG Top Gun was, and is dogshit.
This post was edited on 12/10/23 at 3:24 pm
Posted by Saint Alfonzo
Member since Jan 2019
30264 posts
Posted on 12/10/23 at 3:32 pm to
quote:

The first one is homoerotic fiction that has airplanes

Actually, it's a fairly accurate representation of the Tomcat community. Your corndog-slobbing arse just fixates on a shirtless volleyball game and male camaraderie.

quote:

The second one is less gay, and cooler airplanes... so I go with that

F-14 Tomcats are infinitely more cool than F-18 Hornets.
Posted by cypresstiger
The South
Member since Aug 2008
14074 posts
Posted on 12/10/23 at 3:38 pm to
Rainman 2
—also looking forward to Riskier Business and More of All The Right Moves
Posted by biglego
San Francisco
Member since Nov 2007
84758 posts
Posted on 12/10/23 at 4:58 pm to
Ragnarok is way better than the first Thor
Posted by Locoguan0
St. George, LA
Member since Nov 2017
7270 posts
Posted on 12/10/23 at 5:25 pm to
I honestly didn't get the love. It was a good, corny action movie. People act like it is The Godfather. The ending was terrible. Maverick should have died on the mission.
Posted by biglego
San Francisco
Member since Nov 2007
84758 posts
Posted on 12/10/23 at 6:01 pm to
It was very cheesy
Posted by JakeFromStateFarm
*wears khakis
Member since Jun 2012
13064 posts
Posted on 12/10/23 at 10:38 pm to
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With the possible exceptions of Godfather 2 and Empire Strikes Back, there has never been a sequel that is better than the original


Terminator 2
Posted by lsufan9193969700
Madisonville
Member since Sep 2003
55914 posts
Posted on 12/10/23 at 10:42 pm to
Second movie is better!
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