Two very small thoughts:
1.) Re-watching this movie really helps me fall asleep at night.
2.) Tonally, it's not really far off from TOP GUN: MAVERICK. Think about it, gentlemen.
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Crimes of the Future 2022
Two very small thoughts:
1.) Re-watching this movie really helps me fall asleep at night.
2.) Tonally, it's not really far off from TOP GUN: MAVERICK. Think about it, gentlemen.
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