So, of course, writers Jim Cash and Jack Epps, Jr. Paramount had a huge challenge when they decided to make ‘Top Gun.’ Real-life air-to-air combat doesn’t lend itself to the silver screen in that it’s super technical, very chaotic, and generally takes place at ranges that would prevent two jets from being in the frame at the same time. (Who among us hasn’t said, “I feel the need for speed” in random social situations?) And if you ask military aviators who signed up for flight school after 1986 why they did it chances are they’ll list ‘Top Gun’ as one of the reasons. Few movies in cinematic history have been as prolific in contributing to the pop culture lexicon, as well. ‘Top Gun’ is a classic and arguably one of the most visually stunning aviation movies ever made.
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