As for Tarantino’s theory, I was just having some fun with that (but there is that one shot where I believe Slider has his arm around Ice Man when everyone is first assembled to get the rules about Top Gun that was a little odd).
There’s no doubt the film’s action is classic simply because they were using real planes for the most part. But, come on, the rest of the story? Meh. You’re right, though, it is very 80s.
]]>Though, I fear you and I will disagree completely on whether or not this film is a classic. I think it stands up as well as any 80s (and thus cold war) action flick does.
I love this flick. I’ve always thought Tarantino’s theory was a bit overwrought, but I’ve always thought the flick was filled with phallic imagery to a ridiculous degree.
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