Daisy Ridley & Her Sister Gives 'Top Gun: Maverick' Two Thumbs Up
By Kristin Myers on June 6, 2022 at 12:30 PM EDT
Actress Daisy Ridley and her sister are two of the latest celebrities to approve of Tom Cruise's latest movie, "Top Gun: Maverick."
The "Star Wars" alum loves showing off what movies she's fond of on Saturday, and it seems that the recently released "Top Gun" sequel is what caught her eye this week!
Daisy Ridley Calls 'Top Gun: Maverick' A 'Slice Of Escapist Nostalgia'
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On Saturday morning, the former Jedi posted a photo of her smiling broadly for the camera while her sister sat with her fist under her chin.
“Saturday screening: Top Gun: Maverick. Sister’s film time!” Daisy wrote in the caption. “LOVED this film, a slice of escapist nostalgia with UNBELIEVABLE flying sequences. @monicabarbaro 👩🏻🚀🙌🏻😍🙋🏻♀️”
“Hope y’all had fun,” one fan wrote. “Can’t wait to see Maverick.”
“Yas glad you got to see it!” another fan wrote.
“It was an awesome movie!!” said another.
“This smile is so extremely cute,” another noticed. “Have a great time cute sunshine.”
“She’s slowly turning into a filmstagrammer,” another fan noticed. “That’s so cool.”
Even though everyone’s been praising the latest Tom Cruise movie, Daisy has been on a posting spree, sharing her favorite movies with her followers.
Daisy Ridley Praises Natasha Lyonne In Netflix's 'Russian Doll'
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The “Chaos Walking” actress isn’t just a fan of movies! Last week, she gave Natasha Lyonne a shout-out for her hit Netflix series, “Russian Doll.” Season 2 was recently released on the streaming service to critical acclaim.
“Saturday screening: Russian Doll (2019),” Daisy wrote in the caption. “3 years late to this one but WOW OBSESSED. Living for the cast, the performances, the way it’s shot, the mental health conversation and the ENDING. Season 2 happening now!”
“Now I have motivation to watch,” one fan wrote.
“Love all these screening recommendations,” another said.
“I came in late too but I’m also obsessed!” another wrote.
“I love hearing your thoughts on film and television!” another shared. “Your reviews are lovely, and I can tell how much you care about what you do 💕”
What Other Movies Does Daisy Ridley Recommend?
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“The Murder On The Orient Express” actress also plugged “The Lost City,” which is currently availabl to stream. When she posted it back in May, Daisy revealed that she managed to catch it in theatres.
“Saturday screening: The Lost City (2022),” she wrote. “Finally got to the cinema and LOVED this!”
“Daisy recommends nice movies! keep that spirit❤” one fan commented.
“🙌🙌🙌so good! Team up with Sandra Bullock someday for a movie please!! ❤️❤️” another wrote.
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Looks good! On your recommendation I’ll give it a watch daisy,” said another.
What Is Daisy's Favorite Movie Of All-Time?
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Believe it or not, Daisy says that her favorite movie of all time is actually 1996’s “Matilda,” based on the popular book.
“Saturday screening: Matilda (1996),” she wrote at the beginning of May. “A rewatch of my favourite film of all time.”
“If there is ever a remake we need u as Miss Honey,” one fan wrote.
“Flashbacks to the interview where you met her over zoom and fangirled like crazy. I mean, I relate,” another fan wrote.
“Matilda is my comfort movie!” said another fan.
“One of my favourite childhood movies!!!❤️👏” another wrote.
“Star Wars” fans might be disappointed by the way the sequel trilogy ended, but it seems that everyone can agree that Daisy has amazing taste in movies!