Posted on 05/30/2022 9:30:04 AM PDT by DFG
Top Gun: Maverick has risked angering China by restoring the Taiwanese flag on the back of Tom Cruise's jacket in the new blockbuster.
In the original 1986 classic, Lieutenant Pete 'Maverick' Mitchell wears a leather bomber jacket featuring patches on the back, commemorating his father's battleship tours to Japan and Taiwan in 1963 to 1964.
But when the trailer for the highly-anticipated sequel was released in 2019, the flags had been mysteriously removed.
There was speculation the decision was influenced by Chinese film distributor and production company Tencent Pictures, who were part producing the aviation romp.
The flags had been replaced by random symbols in an apparent kowtow to the Communist nation's political demands.
But when the film was released this week, fans were relieved to see the flags had been restored, with one scene even featuring a close-up shot.
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I never saw it.
So if you’re in the minority...
Sigh. I hate having to suspend belief, but lets face it, we do it all the time. I just hate doing it for things I know a little bit about. But I may well see it.
ABBA ... Yeah. Basic feel-good music.
“I hate having to suspend belief, but lets face it, we do it all the time.”
Biden as POTUS must fit into that in some way.
Spade and Farley....both hilarious.
On a side note it’s a shame what they did to that Dodge Coronet
Correction....GTX......even worse. SMH
THIS (for anyone who has had a nice car with a careless passenger)
and
THIS (just because...ARRRRGGHHHHHHH! IT'S ALIVE!!!!!!)
and
Went for the full Top Gun: Maverick treatment tonight. Dinner at Applebee’s, and AMC full recliner leather seats.
The jet scenes, and there are many, are very intense. There are many heroic actions in this movie. There were emotional moments, and, many belly laughs as well. One scene in particular that was emotional, was the scene at a funeral, where a folded American flag, and a salute with rifles were presented.
The memorable music for me, was the Kenny Loggins song “Danger Zone,” David Bowie’s “Let’s Dance,” and The Who’s “Won’t Get Fooled Again.”
“Don’t think ... Use The Force Pete!!”
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