Welcome back to Rewind & Replay — the show where we dig up forgotten gems, cult classics, and old-school hits to see if they still hold up today. Movies are generally from the 70s, 80s, and 90s, with the occasional 2000s thrown in for good measure.

Can Val Kilmer save the world with a guitar solo and perfect hair?

In his film debut, Kilmer plays a rock ’n’ roll heartthrob caught in a Cold War spy spoof that’s equal parts Elvis movie and WWII thriller. From the creators of Airplane!, Top Secret! throws logic out the window in favor of absurd sight gags, backwards scenes, and killer one-liners.

Watch our full breakdown on Rewind & Replay as we ask: Does this cult classic still hit, or is it a relic best left in the past?

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