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arguably the most unashamedly entertaining film trilogy ever with his Back to the Future series. It's here that Zemeckis came closest to emulating his mentor Steven Sp...
TrilogyandThe Batman Trilogy. Those series both went on to fourth instalments, making the collections seem just shy of complete, whereas here at least you know you're getting the lot. And the first thing the disc does is make up for the absence of decent cues on the original 1985 album by giving us for the first time "Skateboard Chase", "Clocktower Pt. 1" and "Clocktower Pt. 2&Helicopter". This first suite sets a precedent by having a "Main Title" followed by one early sequence, and then the finale to the respective movie. Inevitably, this approach takes the listener through lots of heroic and grand statements of both the signature theme and Alan Silvestri's hugely enjoyableBack to the Futuremarch. In other words, it all gets a little repetitive. (The thing to remember while listening, however, is that whether you own all three original albums or not, this condensed highlights format makes for a far less repetitive experience than playing the full scores back to back.) Thankfully, the romantic elements of number three allow a change of pace, and that movie's Western music is enormously entertaining (this is the original soundtrack, whereas episodes one and two are new recordings). As an attractive bonus at the end of the album is the suite Silvestri arranged for Universal Studio's ride; along with John Debney's respectful conducting and a buoyant performance from the RSNO, this shows that plenty of TLC went into the album's make-up.--Paul Tonks
Trilogy and The Batman Trilogy. Those series both went on to fourth instalments, making the collections seem just shy of complete, whereas here at least you know you're getting the lot. And the first thing the disc does is make up for the absence of decent cues on the original 1985 album by giving us for the first time "Skateboard Chase", "Clocktower Pt. 1" and "Clocktower Pt. 2 & Helicopter". This first suite sets a precedent by having a "Main Title" followed by one early sequence, and then the finale to the respective movie. Inevitably, this approach takes the listener through lots of heroic and grand statements of both the signature theme and Alan Silvestri's hugely enjoyable Back to the Future march. In other words, it all gets a little repetitive. (The thing to remember while listening, however, is that whether you own all three original albums or not, this condensed highlights format makes for a far less repetitive experience than playing the full scores back to back.) Thankfully, the romantic elements of number three allow a change of pace, and that movie's Western music is enormously entertaining (this is the original soundtrack, whereas episodes one and two are new recordings). As an attractive bonus at the end of the album is the suite Silvestri arranged for Universal Studio's ride; along with John Debney's respectful conducting and a buoyant performance from the RSNO, this shows that plenty of TLC went into the album's make-up. --Paul Tonks
and it's real testament to the quality of theBack To The Futuretrilogy that it all holds up so spectacularly well over twenty years since the first film appeared.The films, as you probably know, following the time-travelling antics of Marty McFly, played by Michael J Fox, and Dr Emmett Brown, brought wonderfully to life by Christopher Lloyd. Across the three films, Marty and the Doc head back to the old west, meet Marty's kids in the future, nearly ruin the meeting between his parents in the past, and all the while deal with the unwelcome interference of Biff Tannen and his family tree.Bluntly, for sheer excitement, these movies are hard to beat. Mixing in tightly woven scripts with good effects, lively direction and an endearing set of performances from a superbly-chosen cast, the whole trilogy is just tremendously good fun. Fox and Lloyd must take a good chunk of credit for that, as their on-screen partnership is in many ways the glue that sticks everything so firmly in place, but conversely, it feels odd singling them out when so much else has gone right.A worthy addition to any DVD collection, theBack To The Future Trilogyis what can happen when Hollywood really works. From the carefully layered screenplays through to the proliferation of standout moments, you can only hope that the occasional rumours of a fourth instalment continue to prove false. After all, how can the filmmakers possibly match their achievements with these three?--Simon Brew
Its About Time... Review ofBack To The Future Trilogy (Box Set)by
Collingwood21
Advantages: Funny, clever, highly original (especially part 2) Disadvantages: Ummm, perhaps the bonus stuff could be a little better?
...the box set of the Back to the Future trilogy on DVD. It has been quite a few years since I’ve seen these films, but it didn’t take much watching to remind me of just why I enjoyed them so much. These three films formed such a major part of my childhood (along with Indiana Jones, another favourite of mine) and it has been wonderful to spend a couple of days reliving that with complete, unashamed nostalgia. And how could I resist writing a review ... ...· Disc 1 – Back to the Future (1985)
Originally conceived as an idea back in 1980, it took several years before a studio could be persuaded to turn the script into the classic film that became the highest earning movie of 1985. BTTF centres around a small American town called Hill Valley, and takes two people as its central characters: a 17 year old student named Marty McFly (Michael J Fox), and local mad scientist “Doc” Emmett Brown (Christopher ...
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Advantages: best trilogy (save star wars) ever created Disadvantages: due to it's nature, a lot of storyline repeats itself
...I believe. Showing would be Back To The Future. Each year, they did a different part, then repeated all three the next year. So BTTF was one of the first movie experiences I had and one of the happiest. It brings back memories of Christmas. Therefore, I am probably bias, though I know that many of my friends agree with my opinion.
I love this trilogy, I like the way it was filmed and the script. It's also very funny. ------------------------------
... ...was done brilliantly. They went back to 1955, creating huge complications and alterations to events that happened in part 1. You have to see it to understand.
I wont go into the details of what happens in the story. It’s quite funny and uses it’s own ideas about time travel and how it would work. It also raises questions about what would happen if we did travel through time, changing the future and things like that. --------------------------
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Advantages: Its back to the future plus extras Disadvantages: yeah right, whatever
...I am ignoring resurrection) and Back to the Future. This trilogy reeks of my childhood and I could not think of a better set of films to make use of DVD’s excellent extra stuff.
The films
What do you mean you haven’t seen them? Are you mad?!!?
Back to the Future
Marty McFly (Michael J Fox), a slacker in 1985, gets transported back to 1955, in a time machine built into the shell of a DeLorean (Well if you’re going to build a ... ...it a great film.
Back to the Future Pt. 2
You thought the first one was confusing; wait till you see the second one. Straight after the events of the first film, Doc Brown turns up to tell Marty McFly that something has to be done about his kids in the future. So to 2015 they go in an attempt to put right ‘future history’. But it doesn’t stop there, oh no. When the future version of Biff (the bully from the first movie) steals ...
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Advantages: A hilarious and easy to watch set of films that are withstanding the passage of time well... Disadvantages: Directors commentary only available for part one...
...a display near the door… Back To The Future Box Sets. Ok not everyone’s idea of heaven but to own this trilogy has been on my wish list for years. “Aha” thinks little old me to myself, “the perfect gift for ME for Chrimbo”. I take my newly found goodies to the counter, part with GBP 27.99 and it’s MINE. For those of you who have never seen these films (IS there anyone out there who hasn’t?) I’m going to give a brief rundown of the basic plotline ... ...travel circuits and catapults him back to 1955. Back in the past he encounters his Mum and Dad as teenagers, which causes all sorts of horrendous space-time-continuum effects because his Mum falls in love with HIM and not his Dad. Marty, with the help of Doc Brown of the past has to put things right and back to how they should have happened before Marty himself is obliterated from history; he has to deal with the school bully Biff and then figure ...
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The best trilogy Review ofBack To The Future Trilogy (Box Set)by
JAB4king
Advantages: Great Stroy, Great Acting Disadvantages: None i can think of
...what happens when Marty goes back in time and accidentally interferes with his parent meeting putting his self existence in danger!(I don't want to go to much in to the plot incase I spoil it) Extras This DVD is jammed with extras so here we go 1. THE MAKING OF BACK TO THE FUTURE-This is a small 3 or 4 minute film that tells you about how the film was made. It has many interesting parts to it and they explain things like how they built the town etc... ... ...the cast and crew looking back at making the film. 3. ALL NEW FEATURE COMMENTRY- This is by far one of the best-added features of the DVD. What it is is an interview with Robert Zemeckis (director) and Bob Gale. They discuss how they got the idea for the movie and many other great facts. This interview lasts the whole length of the movie. This is unlike many commentaries however, eg. The one on the haunting, as you don't get to hear the film as it ...
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Advantages: All three in one box! Disadvantages: I had to change the DVD after one finished =(
...Before i start with this review... i have to say.. back to the future is my FAVOURATE trilogy in the wholeeeeee wide world!!
Ok obviously triology consists of the three DVD's, just to make life easier for everyone.. ill go through them one by one!
BACK TO THE FUTURE 1
The first one in my opinion is always the best.. sets the mood for the rest.. and of course if you dont watch this one.. theres no point watching the other 2.. although the good thing about these movies is that you CAN watch the other 2..without watchin the first one.. and still kinda understand whats going on.. not like them films where you;re totally lost!
The first one was the birth of the gorjus Marty McFly ( Micheal J Fox) and the hilarious and crazy Dr Emmett Brown (Christopher Llyod).
Marty is a teenage lad, and Dr Brown is a very mad scientist..
( Im only...
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Advantages: 3 amazing DVD with great features Disadvantages: There are only 3 and no more
...Time travel has always fascinated the science fiction community and this trilogy basically introduced the idea of time travel to the film industry.
So, if you want to blame someone for time travel movies which you sometimes do not understand, blame Steven Spielberg.
Back to the Future
This is the movie which started it all.
Starring in this movie were Michael J. Fox (as Marty McFly), Christopher Lloyd (as Dr. Emmett Brown), Lea Thompson (as Loraine McFly - Marty's mother), Crispin Glover (as George McFly - Marty's father).
Dr Brown and Marty McFly were very close friends, and Dr Brown invented a time machine out of a car (a De Lorean, no less) and during their test drive, Dr Brown was murdered by terrorists and Marty escaped in the car, accidently sending him back into time into 1955 - thirty years prior to 1985.
During his time...
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Advantages: Everything about it Disadvantages: Nothing
...The Back to the Futuretrilogy has become a big part of cinematic history. It has captivated the hearts of millions, made millions in the box office and has become an icon of symbol, whilst also making stars out Michael J. Fox & Christopher Lloyd.
The trilogy has grossed over $785 million worldwide and the franchise is still making money.
In 2005, to mark the 20th anniversary of the original back to the future, Universal Studios released a special ultimate edition trilogyboxset. The boxset was accompanied with many extras including, storyboards, commentary, interviews, productions notes, trailers and much more. The review I give, will review the DVD boxset as a whole, list its features, the story plots for each film and my own opinions about each films.
Brief synthesis:
Back to the Future 1:
In 1985, the first instalment of Back...
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Actor(s): Michael J. Fox, Christopher Lloyd, Crispin Glover, Lea Thompson, Thomas F. Wilson, Mary Steenburgen, Elijah Wood, Elisabeth Shue, Billy Zane, Flea, Flea
Director(s): Robert Zemeckis
Genre: Comedy
Classification: Parental Guidance
Running Time: 5 hours 28 minutes
Video Category: Feature Film
Country Of Origin: United States of America
Plot: Features the popular film trilogy BACK TO THE FUTURE, BACK TO THE FUTURE - PART 2 and BACK TO THE FUTURE – PART 3. The trilogy sees a Californian teenager travelling in a time machine made from a DeLorean car.
Release details
DVD Region: Region 2 (Europe)
Studio(s): UNIVERSAL PICTURES UK; UNIVERSAL MUSIC OPERATIONS
Release date: 02/12/2002
No of Discs: 3
Catalogue No: 903 027 9
Barcode: 3259190302792
Screenwriter: Steven Spielberg
Featured: Steven Spielberg
Executive Producer: Steven Spielberg
Producer: Steven Spielberg
Languages
Main Language: English
DVD Description
Features the popular film trilogy BACK TO THE FUTURE, BACK TO THE FUTURE - PART 2 and BACK TO THE FUTURE – PART 3. The first adventure sees a Californian teenager become the innocent victim of a local crackpot's invention - a time machine made from a DeLorean car. He finds himself in his hometown thirty years back, where he is destined for some funny surprises and a bag of embarrassment. In BACK TO THE FUTURE – PART 2, Marty and the Doc take a trip to the year 2015 to resolve a few problems with the future McFly family. When they return home, they discover someone has tampered with time and Hill Valley, 1985. They must once again get back to 1955 to save the future. In part 3 of the trilogy, although stranded in the year 1955, Marty must travel to 1855 to rescue Doc Brown. Surviving Indian attacks and unfriendly townsfolk it's up to Marty to grab the love-struck Doc, leave the Wild West and get back to the future.
Technical information
Special Features: Documentaries, Featurettes, Audio Commentaries, Outtakes, Deleted Scenes, Music Video - ZZ Top