- Film Review
- Reviewed By David Parkinson
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3 out of 5
Quentin Tarantino's vigorous assertion in Sleep with Me that this is the ultimate gay fantasy movie rather pulls the carpet from under the feet of those attempting to appraise this slavish tribute to flash fly boys and their hi-tech toys. There is no denying the quality and entertainment value of the flying sequences, which effortlessly blend mile-high footage with state-of-the-art modelwork. But the rivalry between Tom Cruise and Val Kilmer, and Cruise's tempestuous affair with Kelly McGillis, are pure bunk. Yet, with the shameful exception of McGillis, all emerged with reputations enhanced, particularly director Tony Scott, who takes all the credit for preventing this mindless macho daydream from nose-diving.
Plot Summary
Blockbuster action drama starring Tom Cruise, Kelly McGillis and Val Kilmer. Pete "Maverick" Mitchell is a rebellious pilot who is accepted into the air combat training programme at Miramar Naval Air Station. There he finds romance with one of his instructors as he battles to be the best.
Cast and crew
Cast
- Pete "Maverick" Mitchell
- Tom Cruise
- Charlotte "Charlie" Blackwood
- Kelly McGillis
- Tom "Iceman" Kazansky
- Val Kilmer
- Nick "Goose" Bradshaw
- Anthony Edwards
- Commander Mike Metcalf, "Viper"
- Tom Skerritt
- Dick "Jester" Wetherly
- Michael Ironside
- Bill "Cougar" Cortell
- John Stockwell
- Henry "Wolfman" Ruth
- Barry Tubb
- Ron "Slider" Kerner
- Rick Rossovich
- Sam "Merlin" Wills
- Tim Robbins
- Evan "Sundown" Gough
- Clarence Gilyard Jr
- Rick "Hollywood" Neven
- Whip Hubley
- Stinger
- James Tolkan
- Carole
- Meg Ryan
- Chipper
- Adrian Pasdar
- Lieutenant Davis
- Randall Brady
- Air Boss Johnson
- Duke Stroud
Crew
- Director
- Tony Scott
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