It's not cringe woke at all, at least not any more than the original. Highly entertaining with mind blowing CGI and action sequences. Story is simple, but with more new characters, overall maybe slightly stronger than the first one. I know people have little stomach for Hollywood lately but this is the film to see if you want to send a message. The movie contains strong father figures and great family dynamics and themes.
I noticed a fairly in-your-face adrenochrome reference. Also the phrase, DARKNESS TO LIGHT appears verbatim. I know it's a generic phrase but I found that interesting.
Highly recommend IMAX 3d if possible.
My toxic testosterone tells me to skip this and every other Hollywood garbage. Except cocaine bear. I might watch cocaine bear
Top Gun Maverick is what every blockbuster should emulate if they want butts in seats...nothing woke, real effects (CGI used to enhance not as a crutch)....likable characters and a ton of fun! Slower more esoteric films have their place too but blockbusters have lost their way.
Yessss. Maverick was tits