One of the great popcorn classics from the 1980s, directed by Tony Scott ("Days of Thunder") and starring the trio Tom Cruise, Val Kilmer and Kelly McGillis. The plot is about a group of Air Force pilots who go to the base in San Diego, California, to become the greatest aces of the sky. It's not one of the most elaborate films in history, far from it, but there is all that popcorn atmosphere of the time, which turned 'Top Gun' into a classic of TV reruns. No wonder the bar used in one of the classic scenes of the film is now a tourist spot.
"Top Gun: Maverick" is a representation of a Hollywood era, in which producers like Jerry Bruckheimer and Don Simpson perfected the blockbuster formula and explored the feeling of victory that Americans had in relation to the (soon to be ended) Cold War. The film, with its personification of love between men - not necessarily in a physical sense - marked a generation, which reunites with Tom Cruise in this eagerly awaited sequel. Director Joseph Kosinski ("Tron: Legacy") manages to remarkably revive the work of the late filmmaker Tony Scott, bringing much of the original's aesthetics and atmosphere, but adapting the language for a new phase of commercial cinema. The result is a dynamic film, with sensational aerial battle scenes (largely done with the actors themselves in jets, without doubles) and a rounded script, which evolves and expands the story of the original characters, while introducing others. In addition, it adds elements from other current franchises, such as "Fast & Furious" and "Mission: Impossible", as well as adding a "Star Wars" quest. The result is a production that manages to make everyone happy: fans of the past will love the nostalgia, while those who didn't like the "Top Gun" fever can find a fun movie that pleases and works very well alone. Perfect formula for success, in addition to showing that the almost sixty-year-old Tom Cruise is still a star in full form for any mission in action movies - whether they are impossible or in the measure for indomitable aces.
Under the direction of Joel Schumacher ('The Phantom of the Opera'), Batman returned in a mix of Tim Burton's aesthetics and the visual excesses of the 1990s. The result is a film that, in some moments, recalls the 1960s TV series. The title character is played by Val Kilmer and a new hero is introduced: Robin, played by Chris O'Donnell. Together, they face Two-Face by Tommy Lee Jones and The Riddler by Jim Carrey - which, to this day, stirs up love and hate from fans due to his mannered performance. Far from being the best movie of the character, it is still an interesting portrait of an era.
Filled with dark humor, 'Kiss Kiss Bang Bang' is a comedic satire of film noir directed by Shane Black. Featuring hilarious performances from Val Kilmer and Robert Downey Jr. - in his pre-Iron Man days - it's one of those little-known gems that's well worth the time for a good laugh.