I'm so glad that they were able to get Val Kilmer back as Iceman, and incorporated his real life illness into the script. Such an emotional scene.

This is how you show RESPECT and HONOR for legacy characters and their relationships. Beautiful scene.

At the end of the scene, when Val asks, “Who’s the better pilot? You or me?”, you can see in his face Iceman, young, confident, and in all his glory. Thank you, Val, for bringing such a terrific character full circle. You are an incredible actor❤

The fact that they brought back Val Kilmer acknowledging and appreciating his chemotherapy and two tracheotomies through his lengthy battle with cancer is such a respectful gesture beyond the realm of acting that is heartbreaking and wholesome at the same time

It's good seeing Val Kilmer again. He's been through hell, but he's still kicking. I got a boatload of respect for him.

By far and away my favorite scene in the movie. Two guys who in their uber-competitive youth looked and felt indestructible are facing the inexorable reality of time, now well aware of both their weaknesses and mortality. Despite that, they're still able to draw on their mutual professional respect and genuine friendship. It's really a beautiful ode to the inevitability of growing old.

Fan since the 80's ...and I'll admit this without being embarrassed. It does my heart so much good to know that Maverick and Iceman became brothers. really, I mean it.

I teared up in the theater when Val Kilmer started speaking. What a wonderful scene, and a thoughtful way to incorporate Kilmer's real-life illnesses into the script.

"It's time to let go". 36 years of guilt on full display of Maverivk's face. Such a powerful scene.

Even with his cancer problem, Kilmer’s still got it all these years later. Mad respect to him

the fact that Val Kilmer worked SO HARD , to get those lines done right and without the use of his voice box is insane . it took a lot of training , a lot of pain , and he made this scene all the more WONDERFUL for it . Even after everything he’s been through , Val Kilmer’s still got it .

When they say goodbye with a hug you can feel it.

Tom didn’t want to do this sequel without Val in it, and it was definitely the right call because it’s such a powerful scene.

The emotional chemistry between Maverick and Iceman is phenomenal and it's a reminder that time can change you.

After fighting stage 4 cancer, watching this makes me wanna cry. I am wishing Val the absolute best in his recovery. I know how hard it really is after losing over 7 inches of my small intestine and having to adjust my diet around it, the pain and discomfort in my right hip, all of it. Even after 2+ years I still get pain and all that. ❤ We love ya Val! ❤

This scene was heartbreaking. Two of the finest aviators Top Gun had ever produced sitting in the same office. Once bitter rivals, now warm friends. And the emotion and pain Mitchell showed could ONLY be shown to one of equal stature (not rank) to him. Iceman saw his pain, a pain lasting over 36 years. And in the only token of respect Ice could give such a decorated fighter pilot was "The Navy needs Maverick, the kids need Maverick, that is why I fought for you all these years." Iceman showed so much admiration for Maverick in that simple statement, knowing how much pain he himself was in. And saying this from a dying man. That is something anyone with any feeling could treasure. Maverick at that point realized he owed Ice so much. And if he pulled this mission off, it would be the thanks Ice would have deserved.

In the movie, Ice backed Mav. In real life, the roles are reversed; Cruise backed Kilmer, insisted that he appears in the movie regardless of his condition.

One of the best reunion scenes between characters I've personally seen in a while. The right amount of dialouge, nothing too sappy, and the appropriate expressions on the faces to deliver a emotional reconcile. And huge props to the unit known as Val Kilmer for being willing to be the film in spite of his illness.

It feels amazing how Maverick's greatest rival became his shoulder to cry on. Loved how Iceman was there for Maverick and reached out to him.

That wasn't acting,. that was real heart emotion.

Word on the street is it was emotionally hard for Val to do this scene, Tom had to convince him. However that happened, tears filled my eyes from watching this, it's just beautiful timing. Val Kilmer, you are the man! I love you buddy, thank you for everything you did for the movies I love!

“Whose the better pilot? You or me?” “Let’s not ruin this, it’s a nice moment” 😂

This is how you bring back legacy characters, in a truly respectful and heartfelt manner

Iceman: “You wanna know how I’ve managed to live this long?” Maverick: “Yes! How?” Iceman:”BECAUSE I’M BATMAN!”

I just love how Iceman went from "You are everyone's problem, that's because every time you are up in the air you are unsafe, I don't like you because you are Dangerous" to "The Navy needs Maverick, The Kid needs Maverick, that is why I fought for you. That is why you are still here!"

I'm going to bet the hug between the two of them was 100% Genuine. How wonderful is it that they managed to get Val into the movie with the reality of his illness front and center. Well done Val and Tom

Iceman is a Wingman to us ALL. Cheers to a great Actor. You're one of the Dam Few sir.

touchy scene. I think they both know that this is the last time they will see each other. a great goodbye scene

Not only is Val Kilmer’s performance here incredible despite his actual real life condition, that although it has been 36 years since Goose’s incident, his death still visibly haunts Maverick in such a huge fashion when it comes to Rooster.

From “I don’t like you because you’re dangerous.” all the way to “The Navy needs Maverick.” The evolution of the bond between these characters is epic 👏🏻

"You are still dangerous ". "You can be my wingman anytime".

I'm a grown man and this scene almost brought me to tears. A very emotional scene. "One last thing... who's the better pilot? You or me"

This is easily the best scene in the movie. The amount of emotion Val radiates with just his facial expressions is incredible, and Tom giving his dramatic all when he could've just phoned it in. Both men deserve an award.

This scene alone is why I loved this sequel more than its predecessor. When you see two guys rival and dislike each other at first but over 30 years become close friends and have each others back there is something so special about that and that is why this scene is amazing. Iceman disliked Maverick at first but once Maverick had Ice's back Ice had his and kept him in a career in the Navy and the friendship lasted for over 30 years. I dont cry often but almost came close in this scene. The characters growth was sensational. Val keep fighting the good fight buddy and I will be your Wingman anytime.

For an “action movie”, an incredibly emotional scene, and Val’s real life illness adds to the gravitas. Also, the idea of rivals having such mutual respect and love for each other is a message we really need right now.

That phrase “it’s time to let go” describe Mav so well. He’s been holding on to that pain and guilt for so long. Ice knew that, he’s known for the past 30 years. And for the sake of the mission, and for Mav, he wants him to be able to move forward. A true friend.

"Who's the better pilot?" Man that hit really deep.

This by far is Tom's best dramatic performance in recent memory. His acting throughout the movie conveys a man tortured by guilt all his life after he lost his best friend. It's is so heartfelt you really feel sympathy for his pain. And he pulled it off with relatively minimal dialogue at that.

"hows my wingman?" thats all it took, tears started flowing

When Iceman said to maverick: the navy needs maverick. The kid needs maverick give me goosebumps

I watched the original Top Gun for the first time a week before this movie came out and this scene still got me teary eyed

That scene, above all else, made this movie. It really tugs at the heart strings. Cherish your friends.

Without this scene, this movie doesn't work. This is the heart of the film. Learning to let go and giving part of yourself to the younger generation. To teach them and to guide them. To continue the legacy of Top Gun.

1:16 I LOVE the double meaning of this line, since we also know that Tom Cruise would not have made this movie if Val Kilmer hadn't agreed, or was unable, to reprise his role as Iceman!

Val Kilmer is still the most underrated actor. To still pull off this scene in an almost silent capacity just shows his talent. The Academy still owes him one for Tombstone FYI.

Oh man Tom cruise can still be amazing as an actor when he wants. Those tears felt so real and I wish the best for Val Kilmer

Tom cruise should be nominated for best actor from this scene alone. What an incredible actor man. It’s not talked about enough how many great movies he’s made over the years.

They cannot know how much this scene means to us. I couldn't avoid my tears when realised they had been friends for all this time and Iceman always got his back. Maverick lost his best friend that he will never forget but still, he gained another lifelong friend which started out rival. This is so touching and when he died... Ughhh

As emotional as this scene is, Val Kilmer looks really happy at 2:35. Love this scene and the movie

It's time to let go... That hit me hard. Not only in the context of the scene but my own life as well. Who knew Top Gun would be giving me a massive epiphany. Incredible scene...

I was in tears when they hugged. Thanks for the memories.

It's so touching that Tom got Val back to appear in the film. Great respect to both men.

So nice to see Tom turn in a performance beyond what's expected of him nowadays, and it's in service of one of the most touching and moving reunions. Val will always be a legend.

_"One last thing... who's the better pilot? You or me?"_ _"This is a nice moment. Let's not ruin it."_ The last words they ever said to each other. Once rivals, now friends. All the way to the very end. *R.I.P Iceman.*

For all the cool movies he makes, one could forget that Tom Cruise is a good actor. And this one here with Mr Kilmer....🥺...whew...

I like to think that Iceman felt so guilty about indirectly causing Goose’s death he spent his whole career protecting Maverick. Being the big brother he never had. And yes, I cried my eyes out during this scene.

This is how you add humor into an emotional scene while keeping the emotion of the scene. Modern Marvel should take notes.

2:18 mark after they stand up. You can see what appears to be the Top Gun winner’s plaque over Maverick’s shoulder. A visual reminder of how they became close friends. Battled (practiced) against each other only to fight the enemy together and protect the other to return safely. Most powerful scene in the whole sequel for the diehard fans given Kilmer’s real life cancer diagnosis.

My father had the same disease (thank God he is recovered), so this scene, seeing him like that, hit me really hard! I cried like a baby...

SOME GREAT ACTORS DONT NEED TO SPEAK ..VAL KILMER IS THAT ACTOR.A TRUE LEGEND.

Nice to see Val Kilmer speaking. God bless him. He's very talented. ❣❣🙏🏻

this scene had me sobbing, I watched the first top gun a decade ago, when I was 15 years old and now we get a really heartfelt moment between the two, it was sweet of iceman for protecting maverick all this time.

This scene alone was worth the price of admission. I can only imagine how high emotions were running on the set when this was filmed. I loved that Kilmer was given the chance to do this; show how his reality and fiction can be coming from the same source. Great respect for him and his craft, and the first time I've seen Cruise look like he was genuinely experiencing grief.

*_"This is a Nice Moment. Let's not Ruin it." ❤😂❤_* *_Top Gun!! Nuff Said!_*

This scene really gut punched me. It was a great tribute for Val Kilmer. I also love that he typed on the computer because it is a great nod to the actor in real life because of his vocal chords.

The level of character development and emotion shown to these legacy characters in this scene was truly something else. Not even franchise films (Marvel or Star Wars) could do that.

If I ever see Val Kilmer I'm going to hug him and they're going to have to tranquilize me to get me to stop.

Val has been through so much these past years, and to bring him back not hiding everything he's suffered really goes to show class in Tom's part.

"It's a nice moment, don't ruin it." What a line ! 😄

Happy sad to see them both. Happy seeing their friendship, sad seeing Iceman (rather Val ) having trouble talking. Both nailed this scene and that last part, truly friends teasing each other

You can see despite of their acting, how much respect and sympathy have one for the other. This scene even projecting Val's real life situation, was a breath taking..

Val kilmer is so graceful...

This movie restored my faith in the 21st century.

OMG this is so emotional especially when you know Val Kilmer is actually very ill. Cherish your health, cherish your loved ones, cherish your life.

The music at 2:29 got me. The scene mirrors the discussion Maverick and his instructor Viper had in the first part.

This is the part i teared up when i watch on screen. The touching moment between two former fighter pilots. The Compassion....Respect and Honor. I am so glad they allow ICE MAN to be included in the movie.

I lost it seeing this movie Dedicated to Tony Scott. RIP Tony Scott🕊🕊🕊🕊

Haven't respected an actor more than Val Kilmer for showing up and nailing his part in this film given his circumstances, what an absolute legend

"been a nice moment lets not ruin it".... classic ultimate respect for each other..thats a life lesson

"It's time to let go." Has a deeper meaning and hidden reference to first movie. Maverick had difficulty of letting go of Goose's body in the water scene. Navy diver had to tell him twice. Now, he has same problem with Rooster and Iceman delivers the same advice twice. 0:11 and 1:54

No matter how many times I watch this scene, it gets me EVERY TIME. When Maverick starts tearing up and then Ice saying what he said to Mav. This scene is beautiful 😭😭

Such great acting by both in this scene. Val Kilmer is amazingly emotive with his eyes. The guy is one of the greatest actors ever.

When Iceman (the incomparable Val Kilmer) fought through his illness to speak to Maverick one last time always had tears in my eyes. And I know it was hard and emotional for Tom and Val to film that scene with breaking down crying.😢❤

Rivals who are also friends is the best example of sportsmanship

Something about two people starting off as opponents/enemies, and then later gaining each other's respect and becoming friends always gets me, and here it was executed perfectly! Love that they went this way with the characters!

アイスマンの渋さと格好良さがたまらない。

This is how you treat legacy characters With frickin respect

this is top tier acting. it's the smallest things, from ice's knowing glance while he watches mav struggle with tears, over mav's jaw clenching and looking away at "i don't know how" to mav getting more and more choked up the more he talks about rooster... "either way i could loose him forever" my heart! ice knowing exactly how to give him some sort of comfort and talking even though it's so painful for him... their usual banter at the end:'-) and the hug! ice looking so happy and mav tightening the second hug just a little... oof i mean it's damn sad considering what happens after but this scene is just beautiful. showing the friendship and deep connection these two build up over so many years, and i feel like that applies to both ice&mav and val&tom... it's sweet that tom advocated so much to have val in this♡ they both smashed this scene! val's acting was so emotional even without talking much, you could see and feel everything in his face and eyes, it was mesmerising to watch. tom did so well showing the more vulnerable side of maverick, he knows he's safe with ice, that it's safe to loosen the strings even if just a little... for me this scene is definitely in my top 3, if not my favorite. gosh this got long oops, this film is occupying my brain haha:-) if anyone needs someone to scream about this movie, ramble for hours or just to talk in general, gladly hmu:-D my film nerd self is always ready for some chats☆ i'm nice i swear! lol

This scene between Maverick and Iceman sells this entire film emotionally. Not just fighter jocks kicking the tires and lighting the fires. This is the fate that can await young Naval Aviators and Flight Officers like the group that Maverick is leading.

I started tearing up just at Iceman's face at 0:25. Something about the way he's looking at Maverick - compassionate and wise, totally without judgment, seeing him in his pain and confusion and being right there with him. What a beautiful scene.

One of the greatest and saddest scenes of all time

Rivals in the first movie, brothers in this one. I was emotional the very moment I saw Ice's admiral portrait.

This scene very emotional two great actors brought a tear to my eye to hear Val speak even after his cancer

Top gun maverick is the gold standard for sequels. Honor and understand the original material.

What a man cancer in throat and still out working doing the JOB god made him do respect son from the bottom of my heart grew up watching ya as a young boy legend bror

I miss my dad. My childhood with him watching first Top Gun. Seeing this both two older, reminds me of him got older. RIP Dad, forever in my heart, thank you for everything.

Hooray Val, Hooray Tom, Hooray Hollywood. What a priceless moment full of love compassion and respect. God Bless all involved. You had us all with this moment. WOW!

Maverick without Iceman is like a day without sunshine!

Top Gun: Maverick is basically an improvement on its predecessor in almost every single way possible (it was surprisingly very impactful and complex).

This is a very emotional scene, seeing Ice and Maverick who once couldn’t stand each other now loving and caring friends and Ice doing everything he can to keep Maverick safe from exile. It’s also sad to know this would be there final ever time seeing each other before Iceman’s death.