Tom Cruise was Monica Barbaro's Top Instructor

James welcomes "Top Gun: Maverick" stars Tom Cruise and Monica Barbaro who recalls meeting Tom for the first time and how she forgot her name. And after James asks Tom how he managed to land a helicopter in London so the two of them could hang out, Tom reels off the litany of licenses he's earned. And Monica explains how Tom's flight instruction was far superior to any of the several driving instructors she had at the DMV.

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[eunicejeruthlin]

I just saw this movie and my mind was blown. Everyone is saying “I can’t believe it’s been 36 years” but I think 36 years is exactly the length of time they needed to make a film this incredible.

[JohnnyTheGreek]

So basically, Tom Cruise taught his crew to fly a jet for a pilot movie which deals with Tom Cruise teaching his crew how to fly a jet for a dangerous mission. Doesn't get more authentic than this.

[R__K]

Also, Miles Teller is uncanny as Goose's son... completely nailed that casting. (Saw it Wednesday... great movie.)

[frendelina]

Monica deserves more talking time, i love her when she’d talked. she just so confident and down to earth 🫶🏻 and a praise to tom cruise for being so humble and brilliant

[brieem]

I feel like Tom cruise single handedly saved cinema after COVID. Like actually. This movie blew my mind in the best way. Have not been on the edge of my seat in so long.

[Mi_Pi]

I love how Tom Cruise looks at the audience and addresses everyone. I love how Tom Cruise speaks graciously of his cast and crew. I just love Tom Cruise. Always and forever.

[daleburnfart]

This movie was so worth the price and well worth the trip to the cinema. If you have not seen this in theaters you are missing out.

[thetennisprofessional]

Tom Cruise never disappoints the audience. The man is a true daredevil, a perfectionist, and genius when it comes to his movie stunts and production. He risks his life for the audience. Incredible actor with an authentic personality too!

[burzum]

He's not an actor or a movie star. He's a multi talented, highly skilled, tenacious and hard working human being.

[michaellee]

TGM is genuinely one of the absolute greatest movies I’ve ever seen. When I left the theater I thought “this is why movies exist, to make us feel like this”. Incredible.

[davidg]

Tom is an absolute legend. No one else is at his level, let alone for 4 decades!

[QuantumBraced]

Monica was awesome in the film, my favorite character. She was perfectly cast, she's going to be in a lot of action films going forward I bet.

[delrey]

I saw Top Gun: Maverick today and what a masterpiece. I cried at least 10 times watching this movie. Tom Cruise is the biggest movie star on the planet. And Monica Barbaro has become my new favorite actress.

[bubediscuss]

He's always the first to praise everyone else around him. Class act

[codyduncan]

Say what you will about Tom Cruise but he is an American icon and legend. This movie was everything they pumped it up to be and much more. It took me back to my childhood and I had a huge smile the whole time (except for the scenes that broke my heart). Top Gun Maverick is a masterpiece

[GameplayAddict]

Man, every time I watch an interview with Tom Cruise, he is so a down-to-earth guy caring and listening to what the other invitees are saying!! So genuine!!

[cleverusername]

You can tell Tom actually listens to people with his every molecule

[drrd]

I like how in the movie the young ones keep calling him old. He wasn't afraid to age the character and tell a story about a man becoming the wise old man who accepts retirement and passes on his knowledge to the younger generation. It's very rare in Hollywood where they try to pretend age does not exist.

[shelleywallace]

He’s a legend for a reason. He’s next level everything. Humble, polite, driven, perfectionist, integrity and great character. He’s just awesome.

[drewdrury]

Almost 3 months later and this movie is still in theaters due to its wild success. I personally have watched it 3 times in theaters now. Each time is still just as awesome as the first