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155 out of 173 people found the following comment useful :-
How could anything be more fun than this?, 1 June 2000

Author: Michael DeZubiria (miked32@hotmail.com) from Luoyang, China

Back To The Future is such an inventive and exciting piece of filmmaking that it is impossible to forget about it. The casting of every character involved was absolutely perfect, and the performances were spectacular. I first saw this film when I was six years old, and it is the only movie that I know of that I don't think I could ever get sick of.

One of the best things about Back To The Future is that it really makes you think. You can have in-depth conversations about the plausibility of the story-line and spend hours discussing the film. The story is awesome, it is delivered cleverly and entertainingly, and the movie as a whole is just so much FUN that it can be forgiven whatever number of time-travel discrepancies that may be found in the plot.

I cannot recommend this movie enough. I have never found a movie other than this one that provides such a huge dose of great fun, and it has the desirable quality where you are able to see something new each time you see it. The only problem is that they stopped at part III.

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88 out of 94 people found the following comment useful :-
You gotta come back with me..., 8 February 2001
Author: James (crazyjamesg@hotmail.com) from London, England

Back To The Future (1985) is my all time favourite movie. It's a thoroughly feel good film, accessible to all ages and enjoyable from the 1st to the 45th time of watching and never fails to bring a smile. Humour for all ages and a kick-ass car to boot, what more could a young kid want? Or those young at heart?

From Marty's "Johnny B Goode" to Doc's classic "Run For It Marty!" You'll find that even though you know what's coming next, you'll still laugh. It is the ultimate feel good movie, the weed overcomes the bully, the dreamers wishes come true and all because a nosey old bird thrusts for a nickel "Save The Clock Tower!"

It's popularity spawned 2 sequels and although it got decreasingly good in terms of quality as a film, Back To The Future remains the best film in my repetoire and a safe bet when you need to feel good.

It gets a solid 9 out of 10, comedy, fantasy, the gorgeous Lea Thompson, the insane but comic Doc and the typical teenager Marty make this film a must for all young at heart.

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72 out of 78 people found the following comment useful :-
The BEST Time Travel Film, 28 October 2005

Author: Topher-Liam Froehlich from United States

Back to the Future

This will probably be the shortest review I ever write. And that is only because this movie is so great I want to give away as little as possible.

It first off has a terrific and memorable score. It also is very funny; humor is well-placed, witty, enjoyable, and appropriate. This movie doesn't fall into large plot holes such as other time travel films, and has a terrific end. The actors are all awesome; all parts are well-acted.

Special effects are pretty good for the era as well. The story is engaging and actually makes sense(some time-travel films make absolutely no sense). It's a great start of Robert Zemeckis' career, and I love it.

Great Scott, a great film! 10/10 classic.

"Last night, Darth Vader came down from planet Vulcan, and told me if I didn't ask Loraine to the dance, he'd melt my brain"-Back to the Future

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92 out of 129 people found the following comment useful :-
The Lost Blockbuster, 3 July 2003

Author: Angry_Arguer from Shermer, Illinois

Back to the Future is one of those rare, almost forgotten, pieces of pop culture that, surprisingly, draws little attention to itself. Unlike such notable gimmicks as Star Wars, Indiana Jones, Jaws, and Independence Day, there aren't any low-budget leeches trying to imitate off this work and cash-in on its success. This is due to the near flawless script. Why it didn't win an Oscar, you're guess is as good as mine. Making a time-travel storyline as in this movie that doesn't fall into plot holes the size of Terminator's is exceptionally difficult. I'd know.

The film starts slow, and gradually accelerates as it progresses. You could almost call it a Jerry Bruckheimer movie for kids with Spielberg's trademark nostalgia. The characters themselves are typical stereotypes for a movie like this and none of them, not even Marty himself, gel with potential. In some ways it's as if MAD magazine made the film in an attempt to be serious.

With such an automotive obsession as this film has, one must wonder if George Lucas was involved.

Overall, I have to praise this movie for its inventiveness and originality, even if it created most of our time-travel cliches. 4 out of 5 stars. Well worth your time.

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63 out of 76 people found the following comment useful :-
Let your imagination fly, 18 April 2000

Author: ad-17 (anthony.d.sherratt@transport.qld.gov.au) from Brisbane, Australia

A funny sci-fi? Unusual but here it not only works but does so spectacularly. A whimsical but very clever time travel story that bedazzles you leaving you wanting more.

The charasmatic Michael J Fox plays a wonderful bumbling high schooler searching for love, a guitar gig and his existence which he himself threatens to erase.

Clever and humourous references litter this fun flick; references which are further improved upon in the sequels. Views of the same scenes from different angles, different perspectives and different timelines abound.

Fun for the entire family.

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62 out of 77 people found the following comment useful :-
Time Travel Movies Are Always Brilliant, 4 June 2002
Author: Big Movie Fan from England

Time travel movies never disappoint-that is because the concept of time travel is a very interesting one which most people must have thought about at one time or another. What would happen if you went back in time and an innocuous act changed the course of history for better or worse? It's something to think about.

I won't reveal any plot details for this movie because it will spoil it for those who haven't seen it. Let's just say that Michael J. Fox as Marty McFly ends up back in 1955 where a sequence of events inadvertently orchestrated by Marty threaten his very existence. He is aided by Doc Brown played brilliantly by Christopher Lloyd who tries to get him back to 1985 without causing any damage to the fabric of time.

The movie is great-and I feel it can be enjoyed by anyone regardless of their individual tastes in film genres. In fact, I find it hard to believe anyone could dislike a film like this. It has action, adventure, plenty of humour and some cool moments. All the actors involved in the movie play their parts great.

Anyone who watches this movie will love it.

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51 out of 59 people found the following comment useful :-
Great movie, 28 November 2004

Author: mm-39 from Winnipeg

One of the last movies I went with sister to see back in 86. The film blew my mind. My friends never wanted to see this one. I was happy I went. Many year's latter, I bought "Back to the Future" at Mc Donalds for $2.99 or for some other low price with a meal. The film ages well, and I love it just the same. The director and screen writer mixes science fiction, humor, and action perfectly. A big component of the script is time line theory which drives the story. Marty has many problems to fix, and finds out more than anyone wants to know about their parents. Michael J Fox and Christopher Loyd were excellently casted. Marty and Doc what a chemistry. With the film series one see the many dualities with time travel, that become a constant with the movie. The town clock, being awoke in a strange place, and letters. Keep this in mind when watching the 2 other sequels. The theory that time repeats itself is evident. What a time machine, the Delorian adds to this movie. Worth watch over again. 10 out of 10! Thank you TBS for showing all 3 films.

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63 out of 84 people found the following comment useful :-
Typical 1980s Film That Still Delivers, 5 September 2000
Author: tfrizzell from United States

"Back to the Future" is a very smart film that benefits from likeable characters and an insightful screenplay. Michael J. Fox accidently goes back to 1955 in a DeLorean that has been turned into a time machine by the wacky Christopher Lloyd. Now Fox must bring his parents together after he inadvertently changes the future. It is not quite as complicated as it sounds. The film is great fun that seems brand new 15 years later. A great movie by Robert Zemeckis. 4.5 out of 5 stars.

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Gotta get back in time! Get back Marty!, 27 February 2003
Author: george.schmidt (george.schmidt@hbo.com) from fairview, nj

BACK TO THE FUTURE (1985) **** Michael J. Fox, Christopher Lloyd, Lea Thompson, Crispin Glover, Thomas F. Wilson, Marc McClure, Wendy Jo Sperber. This generation's "It's a Wonderful Life"? Think about it. Very popular and very entertaining sci-fi comedy that made Fox a movie star after success with tv's "Family Ties", casting him, after Eric Stoltz was dropped, as Marty McFly who winds up in a nuclear-powered DeLorean time-machine and is sent back in time to 1955 by his quintessentially eccentric friend Dr. Emmet Brown (Lloyd doing a fine Art Carney). There he meets up with his parents to be and realizes his chance encounters have changed his future and he must see history repeat itself or perish. High-concept hilarity and some truly ingenious schematics thanks to screenwriter Bob Gale and director Bob Zemeckis. Wondering what it would be like to never be born and/or what it would be like if things were different...see what I mean. Oscar-nominated song "The Power of Love" by Huey Lewis (who has a fun cameo) fuels this dynamo gem of a film. Classic.

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Fun packed, action packed, and chock-a-block with some of the most memorable scenes of the 80's! - * * * * *, 27 October 2007

Author: SonicManipulation from United Kingdom

Robert Zemickis has been considered one of greatest entertainment based directors of all time, his conquests include Forrest Gump, Romancing the Stone, The Polar Express among others. But the best of all Zemickis's masterpieces is this classic sci-fi comedy which not only defines the amount of fun that can be had in a movie, but also defines the world of movies full stop. Back to the Future is a simple story, mixed with very fun references, some brilliantly mastered adult jokes are snuck in and the simple story is turned upside down to apply to fans of these fun comedies, this is part of a very successful trilogy with two masterful sequels that are almost as fun and as entertaining as this.

I have watched a hell of a lot of movies, from classics to guilty pleasures, but Back to the Future must be a member of the small list of movies I watched twice in a row, after it finished, I turned it back to the beginning and watched it again. There are several messages of bravery, courage and friendship that are put into this covered over by some brilliant comedy and sight gags. This is one of the movies that cannot be disliked, it is just like The Godfather or Casablanca, it is 5 star qualities to all traditional and faithful movie buffs. It is guaranteed to make a high mark on anyone's list. Therefore, it takes the level of comedy and time travel in the movies to the full.

Michael J Fox is the teenage start of the 1980's, he shows great charisma and spews some hilarious jokes without regarded as annoying, he's not just the simple everyday teenager, he is funny and frantic, and seems like the actor to bring Marty McFly to life. Back to the Future definitely needed a teenager to apply to many comedy fans and Fox was indefinitely the perfect actor to take that role. Once you see Fox come on screen, you can expect nothing but some brilliance by him, and that is exactly what he gives.

Christopher Lloyd, we all know started his Hollywood career in One Flew Over the Cuckoos Nest, here he is far from the drama and serves comedy alongside Fox so well, that you have two brilliant comedy acts for the price of one, he brings such life to the screen, that people will enjoy his excellent brand of physical comedy, Lloyd is one of the things that make this movie timeless, if it would have been anyone else, people would be wondering what was missing from this movie.

Another thing to be proud of in this fabulous feature is the special effects, they don't crowd up the movie or show off too much, they are just right, and they dazzle you at the same times as everything else in the movie dazzling you at the same time, today, those sorts of special effects would not seem so impressive, but for its time, Back to the Future boasts amazing special FX that should most definitely make anyone's cut of praise. The thing about the effects that make it so good, is that other movies in the mid eighties would have mostly very lazy effects, but here, this is the movie that dug the brilliant effects out of the mud and taught over film makers that if they put lots of extra effort into the final plan, the effects would soar. Like they do here.

Back to the Future is also well conceived being a family movie too. Everyone in the family can watch this, and they will all enjoy this. The comedy will apply to most people, the good heart to others, the story to some, but the flaws to none, since this movie has no flaws, maybe a few technical goof-ups here and there, but if anyone knows of a full length feature movie without any technical screw-ups, I would love to know them.

Some movies become timeless, some become remembered for all time, but only very few comedies and feel-good movies become classics, Back to the Future is part of that proud race of feel good movies that charms its audience with everything it has, in a way that all comedy and sci-fi fans can realise. This is the movie that put time travel films back on the map, the way that the movie is shot, acted, directed, written and edited is about as good as it can get, thanks to genius writers, producers and special effects gurus that really make this worth the ride. I am proud to call Back to the Future one of my favourite movies and I am not afraid to shout it from the rooftops. This rightfully made my list and I don't think any other comedy will have the same effect as Back to the Future had on me, recommended for every last human being among this planet.

Also check out the terrific sequels. May not be as good as the original, but almost as entertaining.

* * * * * out of * * * * * 10.0/10.0

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