Back to the Future Part III Rotten Tomatoes Review: A Satisfying Conclusion to the Iconic Trilogy

By 'Author's Name' on June 11, 2023 at 12:00 AM EDT

Robert Zemeckis and Bob Gale reunite for Back to the Future Part III, concluding their beloved time-traveling adventure trilogy with a satisfying blend of humor, heartache, and high-stakes action. This third installment follows our lovable hero Marty McFly (played once again by Michael J. Fox) as he hurtles back in his DeLorean through 1955 to prevent an alternate timeline where the future's gone dark.

The critical reception for Back to the Future Part III has been mixed, with some critics praising its more grounded tone and others finding it somewhat formulaic compared to its predecessors. Despite this divide, there is general agreement that Fox remains an endearing presence at the helm of this franchise, bringing his signature charm and wit to a role he first donned nearly two decades ago.

As Marty navigates 1955 once again, he must confront both his own complicated past as well as face off against villainous rival Biff Tannen (played by Thomas F. Wilson), who has now grown into an even more despicable version of himself after spending years trapped in a dystopian future without him.

While not quite reaching the same dizzying heights achieved by Back to the Future Part II, Zemeckis still manages to extract plenty of fun from this conclusion's nostalgic references and cleverly constructed set pieces. The visual effects may not hold up as well today compared to more recent blockbusters but they still manage to add a certain retro charm that fans will appreciate.

Overall, Back to the Future Part III is an entertaining way for die-hard followers of this beloved franchise to bid farewell (for now) to Marty McFly and his motley crew. While it may not be as groundbreaking or daringly original as some might have hoped for given how far sci-fi has come since 1990; overall, there's enough here that will leave viewers smiling long after the credits roll - even if only because we'll always remember this trio of adventures fondly.

Rating: 3.5 out of 5 stars

Cast:

* Michael J. Fox as Marty McFly

* Christopher Lloyd as Doc Brown

* Lea Thompson as Lorraine Bixler-McFly

* Thomas F. Universal Studios Home Entertainment (1990)

Runtime: 95 minutes (Extended Edition)

Back to the future 3 rotten tomatoes