Back to the Future Part III

Name: Back to the Future Part III
Genre: Adventure, Sci-Fi, Comedy, Western
Released: May 25, 1990
Duration: 118 min
Rating: 55
Cast: Christopher Lloyd, Mary Steenburgen, Michael J. Fox

1990

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Universal Pictures | Release Date: May 25, 1990 | PG

Starring: Christopher Lloyd, Mary Steenburgen, Michael J. Fox

Summary: Marty McFly travels to 1885 to save his good friend, Doc Brown.

Director: Robert Zemeckis

Genre(s): Adventure, Sci-Fi, Comedy, Western

Rating: PG

Runtime: 118 min

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Recovers the style, wit and grandiose fantasy elements of the original. The simplicity of plot, and the wide expansiveness of its use of space, are a refreshing change from the convoluted, visually cramped and cluttered second part. Read full review

Jay Boyar

Although I would rate Part III beneath Part I, the final installment does have the blessing of closure: There's something undeniably satisfying about seeing all those loose ends tied up. [25 May 1990, p.7]

Empire Kim Newman

A clever and enjoyable wrapping-up of the time-travelling adventures. Read full review

Desmond Ryan

Zemeckis and Gale obviously paid attention to quality control in finishing the trilogy. They could not, however, hope to reach the quality of their first effort. [25 May 1990, p.5]

Bill Cosford

Back to the Future Part III nicely concludes the threesome (calling this a "trilogy" confers just a bit too much honor on an extended, live-action cartoon). Unlike the second, III is quite satisfying -- often funny, and ultimately thrilling. [25 May 1990, p.G5]

Rick Groen

If nothing else (and there isn't much else), Part III rises above the wholesale clutter of its immediate predecessor, then contents itself with settling into an easy commercial groove. What remains is amiable kid's stuff, as sweetly forgettable as an orange Popsicle on a summer's day. [25 May 1990, p.C4]

Julie Salamon

Doc says: "I can't believe this is happening." …That sentence may be the only one uttered in the entire film that contains an ounce of true feeling. Certainly that was the thought on my mind as I watched this depressing rehash of material that seemed original just five years ago, when it was. And "I can't believe this is happening" seemed to be what most of the actors were thinking as they gamely trudged through their paces yet again. [31 May 1990, p.A12]

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MasterRiley

Jul 22, 2016

Back to the Future Part 3 pulls off something most final movies in a trilogy cannot, it manages to be great. Part 3 is made to the same level of quality as the first 2, but this time adding a western twist that ends up totally working. Rather than rehashing what the first two did, Part 3Back to the Future Part 3 pulls off something most final movies in a trilogy cannot, it manages to be great. Part 3 is made to the same level of quality as the first 2, but this time adding a western twist that ends up totally working. Rather than rehashing what the first two did, Part 3 gives you something new and fresh to keep the excitement high. Great writing, great performances, great music, great costume and production design, and lots of laughs all contribute to making this movie so awesome.… Expand

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Pan_Krytyk

Jan 9, 2022

Uwielbiam tę serie filmową... i nie zmienię zdania... wychowałem sie na tym... no i ten delorean :D

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MonkiReviews

May 30, 2017

A good conclusion to the story. This time, they go to the past, not the future. I enjoyed the feel of the wild west and how they turned it into another classic.

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Jack97

May 5, 2016

Part III of the trilogy gives us the most radically different movie with our characters journeying into the old west. So we've gone from science-fiction comedy to science-fiction comedy western. That's how you end a trilogy based around time travel! The film itself is a lot of fun and veryPart III of the trilogy gives us the most radically different movie with our characters journeying into the old west. So we've gone from science-fiction comedy to science-fiction comedy western. That's how you end a trilogy based around time travel! The film itself is a lot of fun and very adventurous with a great western rendition of the theme song which I love! A great conclusion to one of the all time greatest movie trilogies.… Expand

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Masada

Jul 26, 2019

More time travel = more inconsitencies. But the formula works again and it closes the trilogy nicely.

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MattBrady99

Oct 22, 2015

Marty McFly: "Hey, Doc! Where you goin' now? Back to the future?".

Doc: "Nope. Already been there". Marty, Trapped in 1955 digs out the Time Machine from 1885 to rescue Doc Brown back in the Old West from Buford "Mad Dog" Tannen to finally bring them all back to 1985 when the timeMarty McFly: "Hey, Doc! Where you goin' now? Back to the future?".

Doc: "Nope. Already been there".

Marty, Trapped in 1955 digs out the Time Machine from 1885 to rescue Doc Brown back in the Old West from Buford "Mad Dog" Tannen to finally bring them all back to 1985 when the time machine experiences a major problem that can not be dealt with in the late 1800's.

Back to the Future Part III is a satisfying ending to the BTTF franchise. The movie was cool, fun, sweet and intense in some scenes. I like this movie a little more than the second one, but the first one is still the best.… Expand

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eva3si0n

Nov 22, 2020

3 part of Back to Future is even more swiftly throwing the franchise to the bottom. Changing the setting did not solve more than one sequel problem. Everything looks too cartoonish and comes down to self-replay. The only thing that you can respect 3 part is that it ended the trilogy.

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