Pure Sci-Fi Delight

Rating: Null/10 (1 April 2020)

A properly weighed mix of blockbuster filmmaking & quality storytelling, Back to the Future is pure sci-fi delight that's as intelligent as it is entertaining and makes for one of the most fun, creative & adventurous examples of time travel subgenre. Featuring a lively concept, filled with interesting characters & packing no shortage of thrills, it remains one of the defining works of 1980s Hollywood cinema.
Co-written & directed by Robert Zemeckis, there is hardly any wasted scene in this picture as it quickly acquaints us with its story setup, and establishes its tone with an instantly captivating opening segment that bears similarity to Spielberg's style. Every moment is accounted for, no residue is left behind, and once the main story kicks in, Zemeckis makes sure the momentum is never lost and keeps the interest alive till the end.
The writing is no slouch, for it makes sure the plot is constructed in a way so that every action only develop the arcs of characters involved without deviating from course, compromising with its entertainment factor or slowing down its 88 miles pace. Further assistance comes from its era-appropriate sets, kinetic camerawork, consistent dose of action, excellent wit, breezy narrative flow, exciting score & fab inputs from Michael J. Fox & Christopher Lloyd.
Overall, Back to the Future simply takes its conventional setting & straightforward premise, refines each little detail as meticulously as it can, and never loses sight of its primary goal, which is to take its viewers on a highly enjoyable & incredibly fun roller-coaster ride. There are several shortcuts it could've taken but it doesn't, plus Zemeckis' commitment to improving every scene to the very best of his ability is a reason why it continues to impress even today. Strongly recommended.