Professor Harriss wanted us to find an example of fan fiction and possibly write a film review or criticism. So for my found item of fan fiction this week, I started thinking about what in terms of media consumption do I really love. With seeing Julie’s found item of the Grey’s Anatomy music video, I thought about my favorite movie which is Top Gun. I know what you are thinking. I get a lot of slack from my friends about this film but I absolutely love it. The music, the actors, the storyline, it all works! Apparently there are others who feel the same way I do and I found tons of fan fiction productions from fans. Here is one I found that is hilarious and with true Top Gun spirit:
This fan fiction is hilarious. I love the spin that Variety Show Online takes with this. It is still true to the story of Top Gun but told in a car as opposed to in the air! I give this video a 10 out of 10. If you have seen the film Top Gun then you will definitely understand. They captured the speed that is portrayed in the film, the feel of the scene when Maverick talks to Goose and needs help, the rotation of the camera when the cars are moving just like in the film and the shakiness of the camera while in the air as well. This is truly an ode to the film. This site takes great action scenes and remakes them into whatever they please. I do not think this piece of fan fiction is distasteful or takes away from the film. It is clear the people behind this are fans of the film or at least think this scene in the movie was worth recreating. I do not think the producers of the film or Paramount Pictures should necessarily have a problem with this Top Gun remake considering the film was released in 1986 and this YouTube video was released in 2005. It means the Top Gun spirit is still alive and kicking and it is still making people talk!
