Most Rewatchable Scene
Cruise and Kilmer into dogfight football; the final mission
In the discussion (11)
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- The Darkstar opening and diner arrival are nominated
- The Hard Deck introduction through Rooster playing piano is praised for economical character work and emotional flashbacks
- Maverick defeating the trainees is nominated
- The Iceman visit is praised for restraint, typing, frustration, vulnerability and the closing joke
- The hosts question how deep the old rivals’ friendship became
- Dogfight football prompts detailed doubts about two balls, scoring, defensive pressure and strategy
- Maverick demonstrating the impossible training route is nominated
- The full final mission through the carrier reunion is a major choice
- Penny with the Porsche and the final flight provide an especially satisfying coda
- Bill favors the Kilmer scene leading into football
- Chris praises the extended finale and the lack of music during part of the mission