The original Top Gun is very much a movie of its time, in its presentation...and also its politics. Let's just say I was surprised at how much I disliked Tom Cruise, especially given how modern Cruise movies try so hard to make him extremely likeable.
CONTENT WARNING: Talk about sexual assault in the military happens at 12:32 to 18:42 and at 33:10 to 36:30.
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Sources:
1) ‘A Poison in the System’: The Epidemic of Military Sexual Assault
2) Legacy of the Tailhook Scandal | Retro Report | The New York Times
3) Operation Hollywood: How the Pentagon Shapes and Censors the Movies by David L. Robb
Music:
Intro Song: Bangarang (Instrumental) by AGROCULTURE
Opening Theme by Harold Faltermeyer - Top Gun OST
Danger Zone by Kenny Loggins
Take My Breath Away by Berlin
Serious Dark Ambient Atmosphere by Ashot Danielyan
Elevator Music Lofi Background Music For Video by Lesfm
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