maybe i be bias because the f 16 be my favorite fighter aircraft although the f 14 be probably second or third but i like this movie . the sequel ( iron eagle ii and iii ) do not measure up act and plot wise and but the first one along with top gun have excellent fly and music and along with reasonable plot and act . ii and iii clearly have much less of a flight budget and but their main drawback be plot and act . i suspect the relative fame and popularity of iron eagle compare to top gun be almost entirely a reflection of the fame and popularity of jason gedrick compare to tom cruise . another plus ( for me ) be an all too brief appearance by shawnee smith . positive .