Fax machines in 2014 were too funny!!

Rating: 8/10 (20 May 2016)

This sequel of the superb "Back To The Future" is a very earnest attempt to follow a winning formula up with a truly worthwhile effort in this sequel. Complex, yes, but interesting. Unfortunately, at times it gets a bit too mechanically contrived with the time sequence derivations, and I find myself mentally checking the continuity which detracts from the theme. Nevertheless, if you liked the first "Back To The Future" you will probably enjoy this movie. All the characters are present from the original and they are playing multiple generations almost simultaneously. The basic plot has them going to the future, to the past, and to an alternative present, which makes for a very varied set of locations to work with, even though it's technically the same area. And you get to see different versions of the characters in different circumstances. It makes for some really fun storytelling situations.
Really, overall, I quite enjoyed watching this movie. I'd daresay it's actually improved with age, even in spite of it's recent resurgence in popular culture considering the time-line in which the future portions of the film occur in. So it's on the recommended pile for me, even if you haven't seen the first movie.
Overall rating: 8 out of 10.