In many ways, this was a really good movie (Jennifer Connelly is a better lead), but the one thing I feel it lacks is that machismo camaraderie that made the original great. Granted, this isn't the 80s and times have changed, but back then they actually talked like they were 'Top Gun' pilots, whereas now they all just feel like every day people.
None of the new characters stood out for me, with the except of Rooster due to his history. The rest of them could have floated in and out of the movie and I wouldn't have noticed.
However, I did enjoy seeing Val Kilmar on the screen again in what I imagine is probably his final movie.
Overall, an entertaining, worthy sequel, almost as much fun as the original.
None of the new characters stood out for me, with the except of Rooster due to his history. The rest of them could have floated in and out of the movie and I wouldn't have noticed.
However, I did enjoy seeing Val Kilmar on the screen again in what I imagine is probably his final movie.
Overall, an entertaining, worthy sequel, almost as much fun as the original.