without actually give away my age and i saw this for the first time over 20 year ago when it first come out on video ( maybe it be a beta tape . ) and i be old enough to drink ( barely ) and perhaps i have have a few because i remember think how great this movie be . i have since see it sober and have to admit it be a pretty bad film . a mention in other post the plot be absolutely ridiculous and the poor acting just make it bad . it a poor attempt to fantasize that teenager too and can be maverick ( although i be surprise to find out it actually be to be release the same time ( aprox ) a top gun and and not actually mean to be a poor imitation . ) but for all it worth i do find myself watch it if it on and i have the time . it one of those movie you watch because it just so ridiculous and try so desperately to take itself seriously . like that other great film moment by moment with john travolta and lily tomlin . do not get me start on that one .