The first time I saw "Top Gun: Maverick," I didn't expect to enjoy it as much as I did But even after watching it a few times, it's clear why this film has been hailed as one of the best action films of the past 5 years 1 This exhilarating ride is currently available on Prime Video, but it won't be that long as it's set to leave the streaming service soon

From breathtaking aerial stunts to the emotional weight behind Maverick's journey, it's completely hearty moments and adrenaline pumping, even if you're not a huge action-adventure fan, this is still a movie worth experiencing 

Sadly, "Top Gun: Maverick" is about to leave Prime Video If you haven't seen it yet, or if you're craving the last thrill ride, now is the time

Top Gun: Maverick is a sequel to the 1986 film Top Gun, centered on Pete "Maverick" Mitchell (Tom Cruise), a skilled naval aviator who has pushed the limits of military aviation for more than 30 years 

Maverick is summoned back to the Top Gun Naval Fighter Weapons School, where he is tasked with training a group of elite young pilots for dangerous missions Among them is Bradley "Rooster" Bradshaw (Miles Teller), the son of Maverick's late friend and radar interceptor Goose (Anthony Edwards) The film explores Maverick's internal struggles with his past, his resistance to facing guilt over Goose's death, and his reluctance to take on leadership roles 

Meanwhile, a new generation of pilots are training for extremely dangerous combat missions that test their skills, teamwork and courage 

From the moment the jet takes off, "Top Gun: Maverick" immerses you in the action as few movies can The flight sequences are shot with such precision and intensity that you feel like you're right there in the cockpit And it's this kind of energy that gives that spark to sky movies, making the camera work not only aerial dogfights visually stunning but exhilarating to the point where you can almost feel the G-Force

The second part is also famous for not following its predecessors, but "Maverick" is a rare exception It not only retains itself, but in terms of pure action and intrigue, it definitely surpasses the original The stakes are high, the performance is tough, and the adrenaline rush never goes up It's a sequel to offer on all fronts - and some 

But despite the fun action and impressive stunts, I have to admit a strong performance At the heart of "Top Gun: Maverick" is, of course, Tom Cruise and Miles Teller Cruz takes back the iconic character, but this time you can see the conflict inside him His guilt over Goose's death bothers him, and you can see it in how much he protects the rooster, often pulling him back out of fear that history might repeat

On the other hand, Teller shows a different kind of confrontation with his character He is torn between the burden of respecting his father's legacy and enduring it The chemistry between him and Cruz makes the conflict in the figure of his father incredibly emotionally charged and sets this action film apart from other action films 

People agree that this sequel surpasses the original Critics put the score on "Top Gun: Maverick" at 96%, but the viewership is very high on Rotten Tomatoes at 99% (which is rare) 1 of the best legacy sequels we've ever got: A movie that knows how to move together and give you what you've come for

If you haven't somehow experienced "Top Gun: Maverick" yet, now is your chance, but not for that long It is set to leave Prime video on 9/21 So if you're looking for a movie that keeps you on the edge of your seat while pulling your heart strings, don't wait Believe me - you will not want to miss this 

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