The franchise flies off into the sunset with style.

Rating: 10/10 (7 April 2020)

Though 'Back To The Future Part III (1990)' is perhaps the weakest of its trilogy, the film still maintains the absolutely stellar quality you've come to expect from the series. Its story, a much simpler time-based rescue, is as tight as possible, yet feels somewhat leisurely as both Marty and Doc undergo distinct character arcs during their time spent in 1885. This is refreshing, a much needed change from the brilliant but unrelenting pace of 'Back To The Future Part II (1990)', and it allows the film to feel even more character focused than its predecessor. This is perhaps its biggest strength, actually. You really come to understand the two core characters and become even more invested in their relationship. Once again, the performances are all on point. Fox rarely gets the credit he deserves; here, he turns in two similarly nuanced, down-to-earth performances. Lloyd is the much more noticeable of the leads, as he leaps around in joy or gasps in shock with his acting dial cranked up to eleven, but he gets some smaller, more intimate moments here that show another side to his abilities. Perhaps the most underrated actor to appear in these pictures is Wilson, whose turns as the various incarnations of the villainous Biff all feel unique and gracefully walk the line between believably heightened and undeniably stupid. His take on outlaw Buford Tannen is perhaps his most enjoyable role in any of these movies. Once again, there's that word: enjoyable. The film, like both of its brothers, is an absolute joy once it gets underway. It's also sublimely crafted in every conceivable way. Its train-based finale is maybe the best set-piece of the series, as thrilling as it is suspenseful, and its definitive ending is immensely satisfying. When all is said and done, the entire 'Back To The Future' trilogy is easily one of the best in movie history. 10/10