68. TOP GUN: MAVERICK (2022) dir. Joseph Kosinski

TOP GUN: MAVERICK sees Naval Captain Pete "Maverick" Mitchell (Tom Cruise) doing what Tom Cruise (character/actor interchangeable) does best: testing human limitations beyond all absurdity. In this case, he's gonna get in a jet and go fwoosh faster than any motherfucker who's ever fwooshed before. But this time, he's gonna train others to do the same. On one hand, it's a way for him to ensure his legacy after time finally calls in its debts, but on the other, it's a redemption for Mav's guilt regarding the death of his wingman. Can I just consider this the most financially successful video game movie?---Follow The Movies on ⁠⁠Instagram ⁠⁠& ⁠⁠Letterboxd⁠⁠Financially support the podcast via the ⁠⁠tip jar!