A sad reality about the Back to the Future franchise reveals the real reason why it should be left alone and never considered for a reboot. Several decades after its release, Back to the Future ranks among the best time travel movies of all time. When it comes to predictions of the future, Back to the Future may not have gotten everything right. However, its character beats, running gags, and gripping story developments remain timelessly entertaining. Even from a visual standpoint, many aspects of Back to the Future have perfectly stood the test of time.
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Given how Back to the Future has left an indelible mark on the history of cinema, it is not surprising that its potential reboot is often talked about. Since the original movie's writers do not intend to sell its rights for a remake, it seems unlikely that its reboot will see the light of day in the near future. This might actually be a good thing, considering how one tragic truth about the franchise confirms why its reboot would be a big mistake.
There Has Never Been Another Time Travel Movie As Fun As Back To The Future
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Many time travel movies have hit the big and small screens after Back to the Future. While some serious depictions of time travel in mind-bending movies, like Interstellar, Arrival, Predestination, and Looper, have been memorable, the narrative device has never been as entertaining and fun as it was in Back to the Future. Unlike most time travel flicks, Back to the Future manages to strike the perfect balance between gripping action, quotable humor, and heart.
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Instead of getting too ambitious with its time travel and walking viewers through a complex and loopy storyline, Back to the Future keeps things simple while still avoiding many paradoxes and plot holes that come with time travel. This, unlike other convoluted time travel movies, makes it more accessible to the masses. Michael J. Fox and Christopher Lloyd's brilliant performances, comic timing, and on-screen dynamic add another layer of charm to the film.
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Back to the Future's script was reportedly rejected over 40 times before the film was green-lit for production.
Arguably, some aspects of Back to the Future's story may feel a little dated. However, even to this day, the movie manages to instill nostalgia in viewers with its retro-futuristic aesthetic and pop-culture references. Owing to this, even though a fair share of fun time travel movies, like The Adam Project, Click, and The Edge of Tomorrow, have come out in recent years, none have been able to match Back to the Future.
Back To The Future’s Formula Is All But Impossible To Replicate (Even In A Remake)
All Back To The Future Copycats Have Failed Miserably
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Time and again, many time-travel movies like Time Cut and Project Almanac have tried to recreate Back to the Future's formula by sending teenage protagonists back in time and making them alter their timelines. However, none have seemingly worked because modern timelines barely leave any comedic gold to mine. By unfolding its story in 1985 and 1955, Back to the Future was able to tap into a rich cultural contrast that made Marty's hilarious struggles seem organic.
...if a reboot tries to present a contemporary take on the original, it would experience the same pitfalls as several other contemporary films that are perceived as underwhelming rip-offs of Back to the Future's ideas.
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If a reboot attempts to portray a similar timeline, most modern viewers would not be interested in watching it because Back to the Future has already perfectly portrayed the dissonance and confusion Marty experiences when he travels from 1985 to 1955. On the other hand, if a reboot tries to present a contemporary take on the original, it would experience the same pitfalls as several other contemporary films that are perceived as underwhelming rip-offs of Back to the Future's ideas. Therefore, as intriguing as a Back to the Future reboot may sound, the movie franchise needs to be left alone.
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Back to the Future
"Back to the Future" is a science fiction adventure franchise that follows the time-traveling adventures of Marty McFly and Dr. Emmett "Doc" Brown. Created by Robert Zemeckis and Bob Gale, the series is known for its clever use of time travel, memorable characters, and iconic DeLorean time machine. The franchise explores themes of causality, destiny, and the impact of individual actions on the future. Its blend of humor, heart, and innovative storytelling has made it a beloved classic in film history.
- Created by
- Robert Zemeckis , Bob Gale
- First Film
- Back to the Future
- Latest Film
- Back to the Future Part III
- First TV Show
- Back To The Future
- Latest TV Show
- Back To The Future
- First Episode Air Date
- September 14, 1991
- Cast
- Michael J. Fox , Christopher Lloyd , Lea Thompson , Crispin Glover , Thomas F. Wilson , Elisabeth Shue , James Tolkan , Claudia Wells , Mary Steenburgen
- Spin-offs
- Back To The Future
- TV Show(s)
- Back To The Future
- Character(s)
- Marty McFly , Dr. Emmett Brown , Lorraine Baines , George McFly , Biff Tannen , Jennifer Parker , Clara Clayton , Jules Brown , Verne Brown
- Video Game(s)
- Back to the Future: The Game
Summary
"Back to the Future" is a science fiction adventure franchise that follows the time-traveling adventures of Marty McFly and Dr. Emmett "Doc" Brown. Created by Robert Zemeckis and Bob Gale, the series is known for its clever use of time travel, memorable characters, and iconic DeLorean time machine. The franchise explores themes of causality, destiny, and the impact of individual actions on the future. Its blend of humor, heart, and innovative storytelling has made it a beloved classic in film history.
