College Football Team Gives Top Gun: Maverick's Epic Beach Volleyball Scene an Unbelievable Makeover!
College football team flawlessly recreates Top Gun: Maverick's iconic beach volleyball scene, adding their own twist with a stylish denim attire A remarkable homage to the original film, capturing its essence with precision and talent
The Louisville Cardinals football team perfectly recreates the iconic beach volleyball scene from "Top Gun: Maverick". Released as a sequel to the 1986 film, Joseph Kosinski's follow-up received high praise and performed well at the box office. While the movie was primarily lauded for its thrilling aerial fighter jet sequences, it also pays homage to the original with a nostalgic beach volleyball scene.
The official Louisville Football Twitter account recently shared a video that recreates the beach scene from "Top Gun: Maverick" shot-for-shot. The recreation includes the song "I Ain't Worried" by OneRepublic. Watch the video below:
How Maverick Captures The Essence Of The Original Top Gun
The recreation of the original scene from Top Gun: Maverick impressively captures every detail from the shot composition to the editing to the color grading, even including the inexplicable wearing of denim. The only element that seems to be missing is an actual beach.
Top Gun: Maverick not only greatly improves on the aerial combat scenes, but it also nostalgically captures the essence of the original film that audiences adored. One crucial aspect is the sequel's willingness to embrace the sincere and occasionally cheesy elements that were prevalent in Tony Scott's movie. From the scene of Maverick playing the piano and singing in the bar to the iconic beach volleyball scene, as well as the heartfelt love story between Tom Cruise's Maverick and Jennifer Connelly's Penny, Top Gun: Maverick effortlessly transports us back to a bygone era of blockbuster filmmaking.
Many modern blockbusters add humor to their emotional moments through witty remarks and quick one-liners. In the case of the original Top Gun, the sequel directed by Kosinski takes this approach further by fully embracing and exploring these moments. The nostalgic quality of Top Gun: Maverick is enhanced by the use of the original film's 1980s score.
Importantly, Top Gun: Maverick doesn't heavily rely on CGI for its action sequences. Unlike the original film that had limited access to CGI in 1986, the sequel chooses to prioritize practical action that is captured authentically on camera, only utilizing visual effects sparingly. This approach makes Top Gun: Maverick a near-perfect sequel, maintaining the essence of the original while making notable improvements in various aspects.
Source: @LouisvilleFB/ Twitter
