May 26 2008
Top Gun Took My Breath Away
Sometimes it’s hard to believe that cute, baby-faced Tom Cruise is the same guy that now crams his religious beliefs down the throats of anyone who dares to stand near him.
And while I really wanted to avoid writing about him at all, given that I think he’s off his rocker, it’s hard to blog about great 80s films without giving props to Top Gun.
While the combustible combination of Cruise and the military might bomb in theaters today, back in 1986 it was pure magic.
Not to mention the eye candy trio of Cruise, Anthony Edwards and Val Kilmer, all of whom oozed testosterone and charm, wooing their co-stars Kelly McGillis and Meg Ryan with ease.
And oh yes, the soundtrack.
From the upbeat “Danger Zone” and “Playing With the Boys” by Kenny Loggins, to Berlin’s romantic “Take My Breath Away”, to the classic “You’ve Lost That Lovin’ Feeling” by the Righteous Brothers, the Top Gun soundtrack is a collection of oldies but goodies.
I loved Top Gun so much that I’m not ashamed to admit I spent more than my share of hard-earned money seeing it in the theater…many times.
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