the stage in the action scene to end the film while missiles zoom and planes explode with impressive movement and depth, respectively. Adding in that absolute classic 80s soundtrack bursting with memorable tracks, a slew of supporting roles for early familiar faces ( E. The tiniest details are distinct, from the fabric of the uniforms to the individual leaves in trees from a distance, and every object decorating the background is plain to see. When hotshot fighter pilot Maverick is sent to the school, his reckless attitude and cocky demeanor put him at odds with the other pilots, especially the cool and collected Iceman.

From director Joseph Kosinski, Top Gun: Maverick is an unexpected marvel and spectacular accomplishment, as the filmmakers not only justify the need for a sequel to Tony Scott's 1986 action drama but also demonstrate that this follow-up was something we didn't know we wanted. How could a nearly-30 year old film compare to a CGI creation in terms of depths, color, resolution, clarity and all those things that make Pixar and Dreamworks CGI animated movies stunning HD demo material? After all, the original was a monster box office success, becoming the highest grossing feature of its release year, and the picture became a pop culture phenomenon, launching a hit soundtrack, creating a sunglasses craze, and it even became a potent recruitment tool for the military.As reported by Collider, the home release of the film will include nearly two hours of bonus content. Of course, the now-famous filmmaker's observation was clearly meant as a joke, not a serious analysis, but he does touch on one thing that I somewhat begrudgingly see eye to eye with, the one small thought which started me going off on this strange tangent. While 'Top Gun' isn't my all-time favorite Scott movie [2], hearing last August that he had taken his own life was crushing. I'm not saying it's a perfect movie, but despite being a product of its time, I would argue that 'Top Gun' is damn fine cinema.

Jet noses poke out from time to time, the smaller jets, sometimes leave the screen, but for the most part, we experience depth rather than pop-out.

I tend to toss that specific compliment out when a Blu-ray isn't perfect as a reminder to how MUCH better the transfer looks over DVD and VHS. Colors appear overly saturated and somewhat embellished, but much of that can be the result of Tony Scott's preference to emphasize warmer hues in the photography. After more than thirty years of service as one of the Navy's top aviators, Pete Mitchell is where he belongs, pushing the envelope as a courageous test pilot and dodging the advancement in rank that would ground him. Actually, it's a surprisingly entertaining, comprehensive look at the movie's making, from its meager beginnings as a script that was passed around for a while to the musical score, song selections and audience reaction. Even those closest to him, Kelly McGillis's "Charlie" and Anthony Edwards's "Goose," make attempts for him to understand this valuable truth.

I have no idea whether he was involved with this process, other than he intended to make a sequel, but after watching this movie, it breaks my cinema-heart to know there will never been another new Tony Scott film. Buckle up, as you'll be able to watch Top Gun: Maverick from your own home beginning as soon as next week.

They still look like I remember, the grit and grain are still there, but wow, the flat, chunky images have been replaced with believable depth. The movie opens with the new 100th Anniversary Paramount Logo which, to no one's surprise, looks perfect. This man, through giving Tony Scott and Michael Bay chances, was a driving force behind '80s and '90s action cinema [7]. When the F-14s scream across the screen, they fly by with ease while dynamic range remains stable without much distortion.