Review of Back to the Future Part III (1990) by Peter L — 19 Sep 2013

After the great but complicated mess that was 'Back To The Future: Part II', Robert Zemeckis and Bob Gale decided to tone down the frantic elements of interspersing realities and focus instead on a simple character study, set amongst the ramshackle old west.

In many ways, this second sequel feels quite boring and basic in comparison to the last two films. But I personally think that the saga needed something like this to finish everything off. It tells a charming story about two friends trying to find a way back into the 1980's, without the use of plutonium, or the advantage of knowing when and where lightening will strike.

There are more opportunities for the audience learn about Marty and Emmett as people, and the love story between the Doc and Miss Clayton is quite sweet. Add in a good many touches that will please long-time fans - such as the first uncovering of the clock tower, and the original roots of that shooting arcade-game from the local bar - and then an excellent finale with the DeLorean being pushed by a steam train, and you have another near-flawless movie, which puts to rest, respectfully and poignantly, this wonderfully timeless series.