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Strange, but in an endearing way. A much needed departure from mega budget extravaganzas that forget the soul and humanity that comes with it. I was coaxed into accepting what was likely not possible just for a chance at a few more unexpected laughs. Just plain fun.

Very compelling angle to view social commentary through. We destroy and expose ourselves before onlookers who decide whether or not that destruction is valuable. Often at the cost of acceptance or even the persuit of our own evolution. The loss of natural human connection which has been subplanted by voyeurism. We become who we think we should be while we lose sight of who we are.

With all of that said, this film is not for the squeamish. There are two scenes that are particularly disturbing, no doubt by design, that no one would willingly sign up to see. But, the fallout directly after both scenes was adequate.

The entire cast delivered a marvelously unsettling performace that illustrates the tenuous nature of what society has become in this dystopian future. The fact that a lot is left to interpretation works greatly in this story's favor. Nothing is overstated. The last scene really drives everything home. I feel loss for those who left early and missed it.

This is one of the rare cases that a sequel is better than the original. Maverick absolutely blows away the original. The story has much more depth. The acting is better overall. The flight scenes are insane. Great diversity in the cast. I did not expect to enjoy this movie as much as I did. Most of these nostalgia films have no business existing, but this one actually justifies itself well.