Back to the future

Rating: 8/10 (2 December 2015)

SPOILER ALERT: Plot Leak
The film, Back to the Future, directed by Robert Zemeckis, is a comical science fiction film on time travel. The film was released in 1985 starring Michael J. Fox as Marty McFly, a teenager who enjoys working with a scientist and inventor named Dr. Emmett Brown, played by Christopher Lloyd. The action starts when Marty is sent back in time to 1955 in a DeLorean time-machine. This rash action not only threatens his parent's relationship, but his very existence. This is a humorous family film great for all ages displaying a balance of humor, fantasy, family values, adventure, and clever entertainment. Not only is the film funny, but shows an in-depth plot with plausible plot-driving events and developed story lines. Although the special effects may lack the luster of modern day editing, it adds character to the film and creates a unique style since the special effects are used sparingly rather than constantly bombarding the audience with explosions. The characters are realistic, or in some ways stereotypical, but offer a kindness that is desirable in every-day personal interaction, encouraging the audience to bond with the time traveler and "mad" scientist on a journey shadowed by none. The film is different than most popular science fiction competitors of its time, showing that a well- developed narrative is just as desirable as thrilling special effects.