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==Pete "Maverick" Mitchell== |
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| − | Pete "Maverick" Mitchell is a US Navy Pilot, whom Top Gun is centered |
+ | Pete "Maverick" Mitchell is a US Navy Pilot, whom Top Gun is centered around. He is a troubled character, and its hinted that the cause is due to his father's death in the Vietnam war. We are led to believe that this incident shaped his life, and flying style. |
| − | Throughout the movie it is acknowledged that Maverick is a excellent pilot, but has a dangerous and reckless flying style. Early scenes in the movie such as Maverick's encounter with an unnamed |
+ | Throughout the movie it is acknowledged that Maverick is a excellent pilot, but has a dangerous and reckless flying style. Early scenes in the movie such as Maverick's encounter with an unnamed MIG-28, where he comes from above, canopy to canopy with the enemy pilot are proof of this. This both impresses some characters, and annoys others due to the "danger" Maverick exposes them to. |
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| + | Maverick's skills are not confined to flying. Early scenes in the movie show Maverick driving a motorcycle at high speeds. He also is quite skilled with the ladies, and manages to establish a relationship with [[Charlie]]. |
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Revision as of 17:24, 29 March 2012
Stub: Tom Cruise as Maverick
Pete "Maverick" Mitchell
Pete "Maverick" Mitchell is a US Navy Pilot, whom Top Gun is centered around. He is a troubled character, and its hinted that the cause is due to his father's death in the Vietnam war. We are led to believe that this incident shaped his life, and flying style.
Throughout the movie it is acknowledged that Maverick is a excellent pilot, but has a dangerous and reckless flying style. Early scenes in the movie such as Maverick's encounter with an unnamed MIG-28, where he comes from above, canopy to canopy with the enemy pilot are proof of this. This both impresses some characters, and annoys others due to the "danger" Maverick exposes them to.
Maverick's skills are not confined to flying. Early scenes in the movie show Maverick driving a motorcycle at high speeds. He also is quite skilled with the ladies, and manages to establish a relationship with Charlie.
Actor
Tom Cruise