As great as the film as a whole is, the Top Gun sex scene is an awkward mess that seems to have been pulled out of another, lesser movie – and there is good reason for that. Released in 1986, Top Gun was a massive success that catapulted star Tom Cruise to superstardom. The movie may not have won universal critical acclaim, but Top Gun was soon regarded as an action classic thanks to its propulsive story and breathtaking visuals.

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