238 of 1001 Movies: Top Gun (1986)

While watching Top Gun I got to say I was disappointed. I had hear a lot about it, but upon watching the only thing that stuck with me was the song "Danger Zone." It is the one thing in this movie that never left me. Undeniably though this is one of Tony Scott's pivotal works in his career, and completely opposite of anything you would see his brother, Ridley Scott do. There is a lot of 80's music, some hardcore love scenes, and many sunset scenes. If there is one director I can see that Tony Scott inspired though it would be Michael Bay.

Summary: Maverick is a young and arrogant student at the flight school for the top in the class. Maverick and Goose who are best friends find themselves at the top of the class, but Maverick's daring stunts in the plane flying do threaten his career in the Navy and graduating if he continues to act up. One of his instructors, Charlie, a woman who is to teach them in class, he finds himself falling for. Charlie also finds herself attracted to Maverick, but their relationship is a bit controversial considering their roles. She finds herself not only teaching him in class though, but wanting to see him out of class.