I thought I would mix it up and add something a little off topic. I may every now and again add either a review or something different of a topic, film or TV show that interested me and maybe have an influence on how I create my own projects in the future.
Just as a start I'll say that this is actually my favourite film of all time. I've loved it as a kid and watching it now as a more mature adult ive appreciated it a lot more. It's a film that gets better over time and one you can watch over and over again. I also love how its stood the test of time so well. Its story, characters, the way it was written everything are I think a lot better than films today, It's come a long way seeing as this film is 27 years old. Its also a solid trilogy with 2 strong sequals. I can't really do the film much justice other than talk about its wacky plot, some things I liked about how it was made and other things. It's a film you should go see yourself if you havent.
So the film follows the character Marty Mcfly, a skateboarding, guitar playing, high school dude who has a less than perfect family. His uncles in jail, his mums an alcoholic and his dads a geek. Marty's also friends with a crazy scientist Doc Brown who has never created anything that works in his life, up until now when he creates a time machine out of a DeLorean. So Marty and Doc try out this new invention but halfway through the experiment they get attacked by terrorists who Doc scammed to get his hands on some plutonium. Marty escapes in the DeLoreon but accidently sends himself back to the year 1955, so Marty now has to find his way back home. This could be a full story in itself but the film goes further. He also accidently prevents his parents from meeting, thus jepardising his own birth so he now has to get them back together and also get back to his right time and in time to stop the terrorists from killing Doc. Isn't that crazy if you think about it? The story is a lot more involved than that but its honestly something you have to see.
Its all very clever how it keeps the time-space-continueum idea going, you always notice little things everytime you watch it. The most popular is the sign for the Twin-Pines mall. Its called that in 1985 but when Marty goes back to 1955 and knocks over a pine tree from that area its not called the Twin-Pines mall in 1985 anymore but rather the Lone-Pines Mall. The characters are acted out so well, my favourite being Doc. Christopher Lloyd plays tghis part brilliantly and the dialogue between him and Marty is very enjoyable to watch. Doc's just absolutely crazy but loveable at the same time.
The presentation is great; no character looks the same, the sets and locations are memorable, the detail in the props is great (the DeLorean time machine is the best example) and the music is fantastic. Alan Silvestri does a reall great job, it really gives you that sense of panic as if you are racing against time, its really something.
For me I felt it was a joy to watch. The characters are believable, funny and clever, the story's so wacky it makes my head spin, the soundtracks great and from a media students point of view I thought the range of shots, editing and just behind the scenes work on creating the film is spectacular. The narrative keeps moving forward at a good rate, you don't get lost, you never know what will happen next and the whole idea is very original. Its no wonder there is a huge culture following behind this film. There were even DeLoreons you could buy with all of Docs attachments on them! (I want one...) In my eyes its a great film if you want to just escape reality and enjoy yourself.
As I said before its not a film I can do justice, its one you really have to see if you haven't. I can't imagine why you havent if not but really, check it out. Its good... Trust me
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