[Here is Cannes] The Magic of Tom Cruise as the 'Top Gun' Theater Soon Becomes the Sky

75th Cannes Film Festival Scene
First Look at 'Top Gun: Maverick'
Tom Cruise Returns as Pilot
Evokes Nostalgia for Series Fans
Faithful to the Appeal of Aviation Blockbuster Genre

[Image source=AP Yonhap News]

[Cannes (France) = Asia Economy Reporter Lee Isul] Hanging from helicopters, running, jumping, rolling, flying. Is there any other man so sincere about action? Tom Cruise, who works magic by becoming a genre himself, returns to us with 'Top Gun.'

At the 75th Cannes Film Festival on the 19th (local time), the premiere screening and press preview of 'Top Gun: Maverick' began with a tribute video before the movie started. It is the highest honor given to the greatest actor. This year, Cannes paid respect to Tom Cruise with a tribute video, which was impressive.

The video covering Tom Cruise's 40-year acting career lasted about 14 minutes. From his debut in the 1981 film 'Endless Love' to the 'Mission: Impossible' series, 'War of the Worlds,' 'Vanilla Sky,' and 'A Few Good Men,' the video captured his passion for acting as a fresh newcomer who has excelled in action across time and various genres.

Following that, 'Top Gun: Maverick' was truly a Tom Cruise 'one-man show.' Just seeing Maverick come alive again on the screen is delightful, and from the very first scene, it perfectly evokes the audience's nostalgia. Fans who have longed for the previous series will be highly satisfied with this work.

The aviation action blockbuster can now be defined simply as 'Top Gun.' Tom Cruise once again burns his body without reservation. The return of action master Maverick is welcome. From fighter jet dogfight scenes to high-altitude action, it is worth anticipating the birth of a blockbuster that fits well with summer. If someone asks why they should watch a movie in theaters, I would answer that 'Top Gun: Maverick' is the reason.

Pilot Maverick (played by Tom Cruise) returns as a combat pilot instructor, meets new team members, and builds relationships with them. Those who trained together at the school evolve beyond the teacher-student relationship to grow together as pilots. The friendship that overcomes conflict, the understanding of each other, and growth beyond feelings of hatred warmly touch the audience's hearts.

Instructor Maverick is deployed on life-or-death missions with his new team members. This highlight scene of the movie unfolds vividly as if flying in the real sky. The lively performances of the actors, who completed pilot training, are impressive. Tom Cruise's defiance of gravity is so realistic that it is hard to tell if it is real or not. This is backed by intense effort. Tom Cruise, famous for performing his own stunts, and all the cadets participating in the training program as part of the 'Team Top Gun' completed the scenes through aviation training.

After watching the movie, the surprise 'air show' ceremony presented at the Cannes Film Festival premiere red carpet event on the 19th takes on new meaning. It feels as if the cadets are celebrating the screening of 'Top Gun: Maverick' in the sky, adding to the emotional impact.

The audience experiences flying with Maverick and fighter jets through various spaces such as snow-covered mountains and the sea for 130 minutes.

Cannes (France) = Reporter Lee Isul