Quentin Tarantino claims he loves “Top Gun: Maverick”, reveals the discussion with Tom Cruise about it

Speaking yesterday on CinemaBlend’s ReelBlend podcast, Quentin Tarantino discussed the viewing experience Top Gun: Maverick.

“Normally I don’t talk much about new movies because I have to say only good things, but in this case I like it. top Gun, the movie Maverick. I thought it was great, “said Tarantino.” I saw it in the cinema. It was, as our good mutual friend Brett Easton Ellis says, that and [Steven] Spielberg History of the west side Both were truly cinematic shows, the kind I almost thought I’d never see again. It was fantastic.”

According to Tarantino, one question before seeing the sequel was how do you go about it top Gun A sequel not directed by Tony Scott. Tarantino said he talked to star Tom Cruise about it.

“It wasn’t a big concern,” the director said. “I think if he was going to do it, he would have handled it well. But I asked him and I said, “How are you? top Gun Without Tony Scott? And he says, “I know. Look, I know. You’re right. That’s why I said,” No. “All these years I’ve said no for that very reason, [but] We explored the way. We thought of a good story “.

So Tarantino explained.

“It was a wonderful and adorable aspect, because I love Tony Scott’s films so much and I love Tony so much [Top Gun: Maverick is] As close as possible to seeing another Tony Scott movie, “Tarantino said.”[Director Joseph Kosinski] He did a great job. Tony’s respect and love were in every frame. He was in almost all decisions. He was there knowingly, but in this very cool way, he was really respectful. And I think it was in every decision that Tom made. [Cruise] Shot on film “.

Tarantino reiterated, “This is the closest I’ve ever seen to seeing another Tony Scott movie, and it was a fantastic movie.”

Tarantino also called Cruise’s scene swap with Val Kilmer “almost too cheap, but it works … absolutely delivers.”

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