Review of Back in Time (2015) by Preston L — 11 Nov 2015

Back in Time is a celebratory documentary of the Back to the Future trilogy. The documentary goes through the making of the movies, the impact they had at that time in society, and the lasting impact it has had to today. The documentary features the cast and creators of the movie, superfans and collectors, and people whose lives were affected by Back to the Future.

Things I Liked:

Cast and Crew Interviews. The stories of the behind the scenes creation of the movie are really interesting. This movie had a lot of unique moments and speed bumps. The creations stories are all really interesting, and it's clear that the people who worked on this movie are still very passionate about it and enjoy the legacy that it has left on the world.

The Imagery. It was also really interesting to see the different props, costumes, and designs that had been used on the movie, and where they are now, many of which are with superfans in some form or another. We got to see replicas of the various DeLoreans and Hoverboards, and all the different parts in between. It was all very fun and interesting to see.

Things I Didn't Like:

The Subjects. The documentary is a celebration of Back to the Future, yes. But the fact that they only really show the people who spent their life savings to purchase a DeLorean or have a bathroom that is covered in other memorabilia felt a little like they didn't care about the people who celebrate the movie in minimal ways. The only way to celebrate is to go out and purchase every costume, prop, and thing that back to the future touched. Maybe this is a personal gripe but it at times felt like the only real fans were the ones whose lives were changed by the movie completely.

Overall:

Overall the movie is fun. It's cool to look at the different aspects of the movie, the impact it has had, the way it holds up today, and all other things. It is also fun to see how the movie has impacted the world. The different ways the fans have used the movie to do good things and celebrate various others. There are times where it feels like the only fans are the ones who went crazy with the memorabilia, but in the end this is a small problem. Back in Time is a great look at the way Back to the Future has affected the world.