I saw the first Top Gun when I was 11 on a 19 inch tv. I was mesmerized and forever changed.
I would practice the hand signals that the carrier launch crews (shooters) used. learned how to ride a motorcycle because of Mr. Cruise.
And yes My 1st and present motorcycle was & is a Kawasaki Ninja. I loved this movie so much That I saw it twice. Just like Days of thunder and Vanilla Sky, he is not afraid to show his characters’ weakness. Like the fact that he was a captain when he should be a 3 star admiral. Maverick is still the ultimate lone wolf that will do it his way, no matter what the consequences. Like when he took a hornet and flew the training course! Awesome! The ending was also exceptional. I won’t ruin it for you. Mr cruise this movie was worth the 30 year wait!!! Thank You.