Back to the Future

Starring: Michael J. Fox, Christopher Lloyd, Crispin Glover, Lea Thompson, Huey Lewis (cameo)
Directed by: Robert Zemeckis
Rating: PG
Genre: Science Fiction, Comedy
Box Office: $210,609,762
1985

Times Seen:
Tim: 4

Awards:
The Movie Files Movie Championship I: Elite Eight

Summary: Marty McFly (Michael J. Fox), a typical teenager from 1985 is accidentally sent back to 1955, by his friend, Doctor Emmet Brown (Christopher Lloyd), who built a time machine out of a DeLorean. In 1955, Marty accidentally prevents his parents from meeting, and thus, falling in love. Now, he and the Doc (thirty years younger) must not only find a way to send him back to the future, but to get his parents to fall in love, so that Marty will eventually be born!

Review:

Tim: This film screams the 80's and the brilliant work of Steven Spielberg, and is one hell of a ride. This was one of the most popular box office films of all time, and for good reason. The film is so interesting, and brings up so many questions- who wouldn't want to travel back in time and see their parents when they were young?

On top of that, the film has some superb and unforgettable characters. Christopher Lloyd is simply perfect as Doc Brown, and loveable as the slightly-mad scientist. Who could forget dorky George McFly or bully Biff? The most memorable and loveable character is Marty McFly, who Fox plays effortlessly and brilliantly, and has great comedic timing and intelligence.

Back to the Future has a superb soundtrack of classic 80's songs, including "The Power of Love" and "Back in Time." Huey Lewis is great, and gets his music featured throughout the film. It definitely adds a lot to the movie.

This is a fantastic film that you'll never grow tired of. Simply the mention of "McFly", Doc Brown, or "The Power of Love" will send your thoughts back in time remembering this film. It is such an incredible and fun ride that its hard to forget. This film possesses a great deal of charm, and that comes from the hard work of the actors, as well as director Robert Zemeckis and Executive Producer Spielberg.

This film is a classic, and begs to be watched over and over. Whether it's the first time you've seen it or the fiftieth, it's an entertaining film that you just simply love to watch. The best part of this film is that it has heart- and that's rare to find.

Rating 1-10
Tim's Rating: 8



If You Enjoyed This Movie, We Recommend: Back to the Future Parts 2 & 3, Close Encounters of the Third Kind, Castaway, Forrest Gump