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Who hasn’t seen Top Gun?  Apparently, I was the ONLY person in America that had never seen it.  Yep, I was even called a “freedom hater.”  So sue me.  I am NOT a Tom Cruise fan and I know I’m not the only hater out there.

Top Gun just so happens to be one of Justin’s favorite movies, so he was horrified that I had missed out on this epic 80’s movie.  Over time (8 years), I finally decided that I would add it to my 30 before 30 list and make it happen.

They opened it in 3D in theaters for 4 days in February, so I told Justin about it and we made a date for the day we returned from Disneyworld.  I had finally decided that enough junk food, 80’s music, cheesy montages and Val Kilmer could make any Tom Cruise movie at least a 5 out of 10.  I was right.  I thought the movie was OK.  I had a few moments that I was ready to break out into song.

My favorite things about the movie included:

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Val Kilmer – I’ve always loved him.

Meg Ryan – Love her and her short hair.

Character names – Iceman, Goose, Maverick, Viper, Cougar – I know I’m late getting on this train, but I would love a nickname like Iceman.  I think I might start calling myself that and see if anyone catches on.

Aviators & Bomber Jackets – American classics, even though both look bad on me.

My salty pretzel (I always get one at movies).

Men playing volleyball – I said I love Val Kilmer.

Soundtrack – SUPER cheesy, but that’s the best part about most 80’s movies

See, I can have a mini love fest for this classic.  Now, what didn’t I love about this movie?  What made it only a “like” and not a “love” like everyone else?  The one and only, Tom Cruise.  He makes me crazy.  Plus, it was 3D on the big screen – I could see up his big nose on more than one occasion.  The love making scenes made me want to vomit.  If I made the movie, I would keep everything the same and make one small change.

Rob freaking Lowe  – Deal with it.  If you love Tom Cruise, don’t hate me.  

Have you seen Top Gun?  Do you wish you could change a character in a classic movie?

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