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Shot back-to-back with Back to the Future II, this final chapter in the series is less hectic than that film and has the same sweet spirit of the first, albeit in a whole new setting. This time, Michael J. Fox's character ends up in the Old West of 1885, trying to prevent the death of mad scientist Christopher Lloyd at the hands of a gunman. Director Robert Zemeckis successfully blends exciting special effects with the traditions of a Western, and comes up with something original and fun. --Tom Keogh
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They've saved the biggest trip for last as the most popular time-traveling movie trilogy ever comes to a rousing conclusion in Back to the Future Part III! Stranded in 1955 after a freak accident, Marty McFly (Michael J. Fox) discovers he must travel back to 1885 to rescue Doc Brown (Christopher Lloyd) before he becomes smitten with school teacher Clara Clayton (Mary Steenburgen). Now, it's up to Marty to keep Doc out of trouble, get the DeLorean running, and put the past, present and future on track so they can all get back to where - and when - they belong. From the Academy Award-winning filmmakers Steven Spielberg and Robert Zemeckis, Back to the Future Part III is a spectacular grand finale to the timeless blockbuster series.
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8 of 9 people found the following review helpful
By TREND700
Format:DVD
Stranded in 1955, Marty McFly receives written word from his friend, Doctor Emmett Brown, as to where can be found the DeLorean time machine. However, an unfortunate discovery prompts Marty to go to his friend's aid. Using the time machine, Marty travels to the old west where his friend has run afoul of a gang of thugs and has fallen in love with a local schoolteacher. Using the technology from the time, Marty and Emmett devise one last chance to send the two of them back to the future. Back to the Future 3 is a well-written, well-directed, well-balanced piece. With an incredible musical score, brilliant acting and excellent composition, the movie reminded me that Back to the Future was never about action. It is truly about the characters we came to know and love in the first movie. The perfect finale to a wonderful trilogy
7 of 8 people found the following review helpful
Format:VHS Tape
Well, there are five reasons. The first four are found in the review of the DVD set of all five; here is the last one:
5. Gestalt. Call it what you want, but consider the conceptual continuity of these three movies. 1985 remained the "present" for all the films, right? Even this one and BTTF3, made some years later, preserved 1985 as the fulcrum. Quick quiz: of all the eras depicted, which one was the best: 1885, 1955, 1985 or 2015? Tough question, given that there were at least three distinct 1985s, etc.
But look: even the "best" 1985 was, in significant ways, not as good as 2015. Our predicates, then, are that obstacles can be overcome, the past reinvented as needed, and, most importantly, "the future is what you make it."
I've found no clearer demonstration of a fundamentally optimistic philosophy in any movie I ever saw. Even though these films intentionally avoid sentimentality (all right, you could argue that), they express a relentless optimism that enables characters and, derivately, ourselves, to take charge of our situations, invent new solutions and fulfill Doc Brown's mandate. Make mistakes, learn from them, experiment, and then move forward. The past does not have to trap you; it is only a platform for a better future.
You cannot leave the movies without feeling more empowered about your own life. And it does not get any better than that.
5. Gestalt. Call it what you want, but consider the conceptual continuity of these three movies. 1985 remained the "present" for all the films, right? Even this one and BTTF3, made some years later, preserved 1985 as the fulcrum. Quick quiz: of all the eras depicted, which one was the best: 1885, 1955, 1985 or 2015? Tough question, given that there were at least three distinct 1985s, etc.
But look: even the "best" 1985 was, in significant ways, not as good as 2015. Our predicates, then, are that obstacles can be overcome, the past reinvented as needed, and, most importantly, "the future is what you make it."
I've found no clearer demonstration of a fundamentally optimistic philosophy in any movie I ever saw. Even though these films intentionally avoid sentimentality (all right, you could argue that), they express a relentless optimism that enables characters and, derivately, ourselves, to take charge of our situations, invent new solutions and fulfill Doc Brown's mandate. Make mistakes, learn from them, experiment, and then move forward. The past does not have to trap you; it is only a platform for a better future.
You cannot leave the movies without feeling more empowered about your own life. And it does not get any better than that.
6 of 7 people found the following review helpful
By A Customer
Format:VHS Tape
If there's any movie series I really love, it's the "Back to the Future" trilogy. In the original film, Marty McFly travels thirty years into the past (1955) where he tries to warn Doc of being murdered in the future, but his teenage mother-to-be falls in love with him instead of his father. In the first sequel, Marty and Doc went into Marty's future. And in the final episode, Marty travels back to the Wild West to prevent western cowboy Biff from murdering Doc. The series takes on a new charm with the romance between Doc and a schoolteacher he saves the life of, played by Mary Steenburgen. Michael J. Fox and Christopher Lloyd star.
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I was able to watch this movie as soon as I bought it for 24 hours and it was exactly like it was described.
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Classic that never gets old.
Classic movie. Love it every time I watch it. Michael J. Fox and Christopher Lloyd are a hard to beat pair.
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despite what others say, this is my favorite Back to the Future. Great ending to an awesome series. Seriously, awesome.
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Enjoyed!
Shared this movie series with my kids and they enjoyed all the movies very much. The original was everyone's favorite of the 3 and part 3 came in second. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Rosemarie
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After all these years, it's still so good! I love this movie so much. I recommended to everyone who likes fun movies.
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Fun to watch the Back to the Future movies with my kids. They seem to enjoy them as much as I did back in the day.
Published 2 months ago by John Aamodt
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Published 3 months ago by M. Rwamunahe
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Oldie but Goodie
So, I watch it 25 or so years later and we see how far cinema has come. All the weirdness of the 80's comes back to haunt you, but its still a great three part series to watch. Read more
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Reminiscent in spirit, if not particulars, of the popular Western comedies that Bob Hope was making a generation before this film (to mention only one group from among the numerous... Read more
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