There’s no disputing that Top Gun and its sequel are fantastic action films that are also a lot of fun to watch. I’d ordinarily say I like them both equally, but seeing Top Gun: Maverick with my father was such a memorable experience that I’m leaning toward the sequel because it gave me with a once-in-a-lifetime experience. Many people have brought their fathers to see Tom Cruise’s latest movie, and I’ve found that I’m not alone in this regard, and the familial relationship is worth celebrating.
My father is the only person I know that enjoys Top Gun as much as he does. My father was the programme director for a summer camp the year after the picture was released. He set up Top Gun-themed games, gave the kids Top Gun money, played the soundtrack all the time, and assigned everyone callsigns (my dad was Maverick, of course). I had heard for years that it was a crucial film for him, but I wouldn’t see it for myself until the sequel. As the COVID-19 pandemic in Canada improved, Top Gun: Maverick was the first film to bring him back to the big screen.
I was looking forward to seeing it with him, not only to see how he reacted to the sequel, but also because hanging out with my father is always enjoyable. He’s stern most of the time, yet goofy on the spur of the moment, like a lot of dads of that generation. With Father’s Day approaching, my brother and I decided that taking my father to see Top Gun: Maverick would be a nice idea. I even paid extra for D-Box seats, which are larger, more comfortable, and automatic chairs that move in time with the movie. I decided that if there was ever a film and trip that could benefit from those seats, it was this one.
And it was effective. We all had a great time watching the movie and buzzing around like the jets. Seeing Maverick teach a new generation how to fly, perform incredible feats, and be motivated by Iceman were all perfect moments. My father ended up cranking up the volume on his seat and talked about the different actors and actresses from the two films on the way home.
I’ve rarely found such a similar ground with my father across generations. He appreciates the movies and shows that I watch, but I believe that some of it has always been done primarily for my benefit. We were both blown away by the film as it played, resulting in an energising journey home and a terrific experience for everybody. It was just a fun time for a close family, and no one was appeasing anyone else.
Hearing what elements of the car my father liked and how cool the seats were made for a great bonding experience a few weeks before Father’s Day. My father has had to listen to me stress out about what characters from comic books are appearing in Marvel movies or what Expanded Universe material is being incorporated into Star Wars since I was a teenager. For the first time, I got to see him as a huge fan, and it was a genuinely remarkable experience. It wasn’t a huge gesture of gratitude for all those years of listening to me be a jerk, but it seemed like I was repaying him in some little way, all while watching a genuinely terrific picture that appealed to both sexes.
If your father is a Top Gun enthusiast, I propose getting together with him for Father’s Day to see the movie. It’s not just a strong picture that stands on its own while paying homage to the first, but it’s also a great reason to spend time with your father and do something he appreciates. Even if you or he has never seen the original, the sensation is very comparable, and as you get older, situations like this become increasingly rare. There’s something about Top Gun that brings parents and their kids together, whether it’s the high-octane flying scenes or the well-presented drama, making Maverick the ideal Father’s Day film.
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