I saw this last night. Completely freaking incredible. I re-watched the original a few weeks ago and this was basically the perfect sequel to that, and superior in every way. I earned so much respect for Tom Cruise in this performance because none of it felt overwrought or melodramatic. It all felt like such real emotion from the characters involved. It's astonishing because I absolutely expected it to be over the top with emotions, but it all felt right.
This could have very easily been a disaster that disrespected the character of Maverick quite a bit, but everything about this film was a delight. Just awesome action and it actually kept me guessing on the edge of my seat. So much to be happy with, so many emotions, such raw, awesome action. Absolutely worth going out of your way to watch, and definitely in theaters.
I want another, and hopefully not in another few decades. Tom Cruise pls give this to us.
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