Back to the Future

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Marty McFly (Michael J. Fox) is blasted to 1955 in the time machine created by Doc Brown (Christopher Lloyd) and finds himself in a time-shattering situation that jeopardizes his future.
  • Starring: Michael J. Fox, Christopher Lloyd
  • Directed by: Robert Zemeckis
  • Runtime: 1 hour 57 minutes
  • Release year: 1985
  • Studio: NBC Universal
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Synopsis: Marty McFly (Michael J. Fox) is blasted to 1955 in the time machine created by Doc Brown (Christopher Lloyd) and finds himself in a time-shattering situation that jeopardizes his future.
Starring: Michael J. Fox, Christopher Lloyd
Supporting actors: Lea Thompson, Crispin Glover, Thomas F. Wilson, Claudia Wells, Marc McClure, Wendie Jo Sperber, George DiCenzo, Frances Lee McCain, James Tolkan, J.J. Cohen, Casey Siemaszko, Billy Zane, Harry Waters Jr., Donald Fullilove, Lisa Freeman, Cristen Kauffman, Elsa Raven, Will Hare, Ivy Bethune, Jason Marin
Directed by: Robert Zemeckis
Genre: Adventure, Comedy, Sci-Fi
Runtime: 1 hour 57 minutes
Captions and Subtitles: Details
Release year: 1985
Studio: NBC Universal
ASIN: B00439FV0S
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Theatrical Release Information
  • US Theatrical Release Date: July 03, 1985
  • Production Company: Universal Pictures, Amblin Entertainment, U-Drive Productions
  • Filming Locations: Santa Clarita, California, USA | 1711 Bushnell Avenue, South Pasadena, California, USA | 1727 Bushnell Avenue, South Pasadena, California, USA | 1809 Bushnell Avenue, South Pasadena, California, USA | 9303 Roslyndale Avenue at Sunburst Street, Pacoima, Los Angeles, California, USA

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“ This is a great film with plenty of action, suspense, comedy and a great story. ” "the-bep"  |  62 reviewers made a similar statement
“ A movie from my time that my 10 year old daughter can watch. ” Lisa York  |  42 reviewers made a similar statement
“ These movies can be watched over and over again and they just get better. ” Christopher Beard  |  42 reviewers made a similar statement
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31 of 34 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars This editions review (not of the movie, of the extras) May 7, 2009
By Micheal Hunt
Format:DVD
On this release of the great BTTF movie, you get a 2 disc edition with extra features never released on DVD, nor even on the 4 disc region 4 release.

Obviously the movie is there, it was always good quality and great 5.1 sound on the rest of the editions, and nothing has changed for this one. Now included is a whole heap of new extras.

There is an Audio Commentary from Bob Gale and Niel Canton. It is an actual commentary now, not just the Q&A audio that played to the movie, or separately as audio depending on which edition you had, that other one is still on here, but this 2nd commentary is brand new, not a re-run.

As far as I can tell, all the extras from the other editions are still here. I own a heap of copies of different releases for this movie, and I get a little confused with what was on what; but I know the American fans will be pleased that extra deleted scenes that where only viewable on the region 4 bonus disc (4th disc) are now included in this release.
In particular, the full version of the scene when Doc is asked if he has a permit, and Marty wonders if he will go home gay. It's a great and funny scene.

Also included is the footage of the back to the future ride that used to be at Universal Studios. I went on that ride in 1993 (who cares), and it was great to see it again. It has two videos for the ride, the first one is the video you would watch while waiting in line for the ride... it's like a news cast and security camera video telling you about Doc's 1 day ride into the future (fictional) and the second video is what you actually saw when on the ride as you chase Biff Tannin through time.... Read more ›
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17 of 19 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars A Fun Movie July 26, 2000
By ManiacMansionJason
Format:VHS Tape
Back to the Future is one of those movies that you love to watch over and over again. You get so involved in the story, that (even if you aren't a sci-fi fan) you can't stop watching. Michael J. Fox is Marty McFly, a typical teenager who accidentally gets sent back to the year 1955 in Doc Brown's (Cristopher Loyd) time machine. There, he has to repair the damamge he has done by bringing his parents bac together and then of course get "Back to the Future. Lea Thompson, Crispin Glover, and Thomas F. Wilson are a wonderful supporting cast. Unfortunatey, this movie has been out of print for quite some time now. Amazon, PLEASE GET IT BACK! It hasn't even made it to DVD yet. If you ever get a chance to buy this movie then do it, it's worth every penny.
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10 of 11 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars It's Being RE-RELEASED January 2, 2000
By G H
Format:VHS Tape
Next year, Back to the Future is being re-released on video. No word yet on whether it will be on DVD. The other two are still available on video. The last time I checked it was being re-released some time early 2000, it was supposed to be released in the fall of 99 but they decided to push it off. Jerks. Anyway, my mother found a copy of it in Denver for me (like new) and I was watching it this afternoon. No matter what year it is, the movie still rocks. It is the only movie I know that deals with time travel in a humorous yet surprisingly realistic manner for the 80s. If you can find it--buy it. Otherwise, don't fret, it's coming soon!
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12 of 14 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars New Bonus Features - Looking Back at the Future included. January 5, 2009
By K. E. Behm
Format:DVD|Amazon Verified Purchase
The following specs will be included in this re-release, according to [...]:

Disc 1:
The Making of Back to the Future
Making the Trilogy: Chapter One
Q&A with Director Robert Zemeckis and Producer Bob Gale
Enhanced Conversation with Michael J. Fox
Feature Commentary with Producers Bob Gale and Neil Canton
Deleted Scenes
Outtakes
Did You Know That? Universal Animated Anecdotes
Original Makeup Tests
Production Archives
Excerpts from the Original Screenplay
Theatrical Teaser Trailer
Cast & Filmmakers
Production Notes
DVD-ROM Features Including Total Axess
Recommendations
Special Announcements

Disc 2:
Back to the Future...The Ride
Looking Back to the Future
Back to the Future Night
Michael J. Fox Q&A

For the bonus features, I will double dip for this special edition. I don't want to wait for the Blu-ray (which, of course, I will buy at the time of release as well). For $[...], I don't mind the double-dip so much.
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9 of 10 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Gotta get back in time! May 3, 2002
By Kristy M. Ross
Format:VHS Tape
Robert Zemeckis' excellent film starring Michael J. Fox and Christopher Lloyd is one of my favourite movies of all time. Why? Well what's not to like? The time-travelling duo of Marty McFly (Fox) and Doctor Emmet Brown (Lloyd) is brilliant; Director Zemeckis (Who went on to direct two more BTTF films, Forrest Gump, What Lies Beneath and Castaway) and screenwriter Bob Gale pepper the film with sharp, witty lines (Marty McFly: Wait a minute, Doc. Ah... Are you telling me you built a time machine... out of a DeLorean? Doctor Emmet Brown: The way I see it, if you're gonna build a time machine into a car, why not do it with some style?)

Back to the Future has so many clever moments and a sense of fun throughout the film. Michael J. Fox is excellent, and Christopher Lloyd is in trademark crazy scientist mode. Add Alan Silverstris' memorable score, Spielberg's nice homage's- the theatre in 1955 when Marty goes back in time is showing a double bill: "A Boy's Life" (the working title for Spielberg, Steven's E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial), and "Watch the Skies" (the working title for Spielberg's Close Encounters of the Third Kind (1977). The film, when it was released got excellent reviews, and became the biggest box-office hit of 1985. The sequels are great too, but this is still the best, and the most inventive.

I'm counting down the days till the DVD is released...

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