[Poohbah]

I really liked him in "Top Gun," too. Doesn't like excuses, just seeks to make good fighter pilots.

BTW, another actor I liked in "Top Gun" was Val Kilmer. In 1985, he played a very flip, irreverent college kid in "Real Genius," and did a good job. He did equally well as a 100%-by-the-book fighter pilot in "Top Gun." (The scenes where he says "Maverick, you are UNSAFE!" and "Maverick, you're dangerous--and foolish" reminded me of my squadron's safety officer--VERY well done.) That one guy could convincingly play two very different roles like that impressed me.

[Paul C. Jesup]

I total agree Mr. Ironside is a very talented actor. And 'Real Genius' is such a underrated movie. It is actually pretty good,

[Paul C. Jesup]

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