My Favorite Movie
Back to the Future has been my favorite movie for most of my life, now. And why not? I don’t stand by every classic, but this is a classic for good reason.
It’s easy to point out that the time travel doesn’t exactly make sense if you think about it too much, and I won’t deny that. But frankly? Everything else about it is so good that I’m more than willing to overlook that.
The cast is astounding. Michael J. Fox and Christopher Lloyd were perfect choices for their roles, and it’s hard to believe they ever had someone else play Marty McFly. Lea Thompson and Crispin Glover’s performances in the present and the past are top notch, as is Tom Wilson’s iconic (and quite frankly definitive; I’ve never seen a bully played better) performance as Biff.
Alan Silvestri’s score is iconic, and I’d argue the main theme is on par with something John Williams could’ve done. Huey Lewis and the News’ hits never go out of style, either. (Just ask Patrick Bateman!)
I want you to know that as of writing this review, I am 23 years old. I watched this for the first time in middle school, maybe? Movies from the 80s, especially ones as good as this, aren’t just praised by people who grew up when it came out. I think anyone of any time can love Back to the Future for the masterpiece that it is!
I wouldn’t recommend people too young to watch it, though. This movie’s got a potty mouth. (Which, if you ask me, is another benefit.)
It’s easy to point out that the time travel doesn’t exactly make sense if you think about it too much, and I won’t deny that. But frankly? Everything else about it is so good that I’m more than willing to overlook that.
The cast is astounding. Michael J. Fox and Christopher Lloyd were perfect choices for their roles, and it’s hard to believe they ever had someone else play Marty McFly. Lea Thompson and Crispin Glover’s performances in the present and the past are top notch, as is Tom Wilson’s iconic (and quite frankly definitive; I’ve never seen a bully played better) performance as Biff.
Alan Silvestri’s score is iconic, and I’d argue the main theme is on par with something John Williams could’ve done. Huey Lewis and the News’ hits never go out of style, either. (Just ask Patrick Bateman!)
I want you to know that as of writing this review, I am 23 years old. I watched this for the first time in middle school, maybe? Movies from the 80s, especially ones as good as this, aren’t just praised by people who grew up when it came out. I think anyone of any time can love Back to the Future for the masterpiece that it is!
I wouldn’t recommend people too young to watch it, though. This movie’s got a potty mouth. (Which, if you ask me, is another benefit.)
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