Back to the Future Part III - Is it really that bad? - Page 2 - Blu-ray Forum

Petra_Kalbrain · 01-24-2011, 03:02 AM

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Originally Posted by The_Basterd

I went to a bunch of my friends on facebook today asking them to rank and rate all of the Back to the Future films and every one of them rated the third film incredibly low (and ranked it the lowest) and told me the film is horrible/garbage and not to watch it. And I went to five people and they all gave me similar responses. I saw it when I was little and have barely any memory of it. Is it really that bad? I was going to watch it today, but now I am having second thoughst and might just watch something better instead.

Back To The Future Part III, regardless of "how good of a film it is," can't be denied its rightful label of "pure and fun entertainment." Sure, it lacks in many conventional ways in regards to its concept and execution when comparing it to "the classics." However, the film is just too much damn fun to not enjoy.

P.S. My ranking of the three films is the same as the order in which they were released.

Sylentwolf · 01-24-2011, 03:47 AM

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Originally Posted by The_Basterd

I went to a bunch of my friends on facebook today asking them to rank and rate all of the Back to the Future films and every one of them rated the third film incredibly low (and ranked it the lowest) and told me the film is horrible/garbage and not to watch it. And I went to five people and they all gave me similar responses. I saw it when I was little and have barely any memory of it. Is it really that bad? I was going to watch it today, but now I am having second thoughst and might just watch something better instead.

BTTF Part 3 is my #2 Favorite of the 3. IMO, I would watch Part 3 over Part 2 any day.

I thought Thomas F. Wilson's character, "Buford 'Mad Dog' Tannen" was a Classic

grundy · 01-24-2011, 03:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Coqui2k

BTTF 3 is better than Matrix 3, Scream 3, Friday the 13th 3, Pirates 3, Resident Evil 3. Just give a try

Amen!

Chevypower · 01-24-2011, 04:06 AM

I love each movie, but I would place 3 above 2 also. There's more depth to the story, and I always found it harder to believe you could go in to the future and see yourself. Ok disregard the fact that nobody has proven time travel anyway. The producers seem to believe that to be a bit far fetched too, as it was more of a comedy than a sci-fi, so I'm all cool with number 2, i still love it for what it is... But not quite as much as the other two.

Cook · 01-24-2011, 04:52 AM

I would also rank them: BTTF
BTTF 3
BTTF 2

BTTF 3 for me is the funnest one of the bunch. I think after the dark tones of the 2nd one and the fact it came out only a year later many people just felt like it didn't mesh and was a step down. I myslef watched them on VHS when I was little so I didn't have these observations. I just loved them all, but I found the 2nd a little dark for my tastes. As I age I like the 2nd one more, but it still remains at the bottom of the list for me. That isn't too say its not a good film, though. It just can't beat the fun of the 3rd one.

Infrared Sight · 01-24-2011, 07:20 AM

Count me in as one who loves part 3. The whole trilogy is great. Each movie has their flaws but I don't read into them because they are movies. Just enjoy them.

Batman1980 · 01-24-2011, 07:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Sylentwolf

BTTF Part 3 is my #2 Favorite of the 3. IMO, I would watch Part 3 over Part 2 any day.

I thought Thomas F. Wilson's character, "Buford 'Mad Dog' Tannen" was a Classic

Odd how Griff, Biff and Mad Dog all look a lot alike, really.

KubrickFan · 01-24-2011, 09:53 AM

Well, like in most trilogies, the first BTTF movie was the best, and the others are just below the first one. I never hated BTTF Part III, and II was the first of the series I saw (you understand that it didn't make any sense at all, but I was still mesmerized by it). I never understood why it would get so much hate either, but I didn't think The Godfather Part III was the disaster most make it out to be, so maybe I'm not the one to ask

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menaceuk · 01-24-2011, 11:33 AM

I really like Part 3, Not as much as the 2 predecessors but I find it too be a fun and entertaining movie set in time which really helps separate from the original 2

Mahatma · 01-24-2011, 12:12 PM

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Originally Posted by BillyJack

WTF, it's set in the wild west and has a cameo by ZZ Top, what is there not to love?!

Here's my ranking of the BTTF's

1) BTTF
2) BTTF III
3) BTTF II

I second that rank.Felt the second part to be too loud for lack of a better word.Think they tried too hard in the second installment.The third isn't perfect by a long shot,but is better than the second IMO.

dallywhitty · 01-24-2011, 01:01 PM

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Originally Posted by The_Basterd

I went to a bunch of my friends on facebook today asking them to rank and rate all of the Back to the Future films and every one of them rated the third film incredibly low (and ranked it the lowest) and told me the film is horrible/garbage and not to watch it. And I went to five people and they all gave me similar responses. I saw it when I was little and have barely any memory of it. Is it really that bad? I was going to watch it today, but now I am having second thoughst and might just watch something better instead.

I think this is the first time I've read Part III being universally considered bad. I've always thought it was a great film - my least favourite of the trilogy, mind you, but a great film nonetheless. Plus, Marty doing the moonwalk tickles me.

sfmarine · 01-24-2011, 02:09 PM

I enjoy all 3.

Alex_DeLarge · 01-24-2011, 02:11 PM

Not the best of the 3, but still worth watching IMO.

Banjo · 01-24-2011, 03:16 PM

I enjoyed all of the movies, the first was definitely the best of all. The third is easily the 2nd best, at least in my opinion. The second, I did enjoy though.

martymagicman · 01-24-2011, 03:59 PM

Back to the Future III is more of a romantic comedy about Doc Brown. Also, Marty McFly finally "learning" his lesson about not reacting when about being called ckicken.
I liked it!

Bluyoda · 01-24-2011, 06:10 PM

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Originally Posted by bix105

they must be high, 3rd is definitely better than 2nd

1+

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Originally Posted by Banjo

I enjoyed all of the movies, the first was definitely the best of all. The third is easily the 2nd best, at least in my opinion. The second, I can't stomach though.

Fixed it for ya.

Ernest Rister · 01-24-2011, 06:16 PM

I agree the first is the best, followed by the third. The second is so clunky, sloppy, and pointless as to be nearly unwatchable. Lots of *action*, but very little actual narrative action.

GamerPS3-X360 · 01-24-2011, 06:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Coqui2k

BTTF 3 is better than Matrix 3, Scream 3, Friday the 13th 3, Pirates 3, Resident Evil 3. Just give a try

Add X-men 3...

...I thought it was a good movie and watched it a couple times on TV...I haven't opened up my blu set yet, but getting around to it...

serpheus · 01-24-2011, 06:48 PM

Put it this way i got the boxset for christmas and i watched the first 2 very quickly but haven't bothered to watch the 3rd yet.

Ernest Rister · 01-24-2011, 08:28 PM

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Originally Posted by serpheus

Put it this way i got the boxset for christmas and i watched the first 2 very quickly but haven't bothered to watch the 3rd yet.

Yeah, the 2nd is quite a buzzkill.

01-24-2011, 04:06 AM	#24
Chevypower Special Member Member since:Feb 2008	I love each movie, but I would place 3 above 2 also. There's more depth to the story, and I always found it harder to believe you could go in to the future and see yourself. Ok disregard the fact that nobody has proven time travel anyway. The producers seem to believe that to be a bit far fetched too, as it was more of a comedy than a sci-fi, so I'm all cool with number 2, i still love it for what it is... But not quite as much as the other two.

01-24-2011, 04:52 AM	#25
Cook Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Nov 2009 4K collection:305 Blu-ray collection:1261 Digital collection:2 Trading Score:2	I would also rank them: BTTF BTTF 3 BTTF 2 BTTF 3 for me is the funnest one of the bunch. I think after the dark tones of the 2nd one and the fact it came out only a year later many people just felt like it didn't mesh and was a step down. I myslef watched them on VHS when I was little so I didn't have these observations. I just loved them all, but I found the 2nd a little dark for my tastes. As I age I like the 2nd one more, but it still remains at the bottom of the list for me. That isn't too say its not a good film, though. It just can't beat the fun of the 3rd one.

01-24-2011, 07:20 AM	#26
Infrared Sight Expert Member Member since:Feb 2008 Location:Southern Utah Home Theater Gallery:65 4K collection:26 Blu-ray collection:630 Trading Score:38	Count me in as one who loves part 3. The whole trilogy is great. Each movie has their flaws but I don't read into them because they are movies. Just enjoy them.

01-24-2011, 09:53 AM	#28
KubrickFan Blu-ray Samurai Top contributor Member since:Mar 2009 Blu-ray collection:319	Well, like in most trilogies, the first BTTF movie was the best, and the others are just below the first one. I never hated BTTF Part III, and II was the first of the series I saw (you understand that it didn't make any sense at all, but I was still mesmerized by it). I never understood why it would get so much hate either, but I didn't think The Godfather Part III was the disaster most make it out to be, so maybe I'm not the one to ask .

01-24-2011, 11:33 AM	#29
menaceuk Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Jul 2010 Blu-ray collection:191	I really like Part 3, Not as much as the 2 predecessors but I find it too be a fun and entertaining movie set in time which really helps separate from the original 2

01-24-2011, 02:09 PM	#32
sfmarine Blu-ray Archduke Top contributor Member since:Apr 2008 Location:The Swan Station aDdIcTeD 2 LOST PSN:U5MC51473 Home Theater Gallery:18 4K collection:930 Blu-ray collection:2311 DVD collection:276 MA collection:461 Digital collection:492 iTunes collection:534 Blu-ray reviews: 7 Trading Score:43	I enjoy all 3.

01-24-2011, 02:11 PM	#33
Alex_DeLarge Blu-ray Guru Member since:Dec 2010 Blu-ray collection:- Trading Score:1	Not the best of the 3, but still worth watching IMO.

01-24-2011, 03:16 PM	#34
Banjo Blu-ray Guru Member since:Dec 2006 Location:Ontario, Canada Blu-ray collection:143	I enjoyed all of the movies, the first was definitely the best of all. The third is easily the 2nd best, at least in my opinion. The second, I did enjoy though.

01-24-2011, 03:59 PM	#35
martymagicman Active Member Member since:Nov 2009 Location:Cascadia	Back to the Future III is more of a romantic comedy about Doc Brown. Also, Marty McFly finally "learning" his lesson about not reacting when about being called ckicken. I liked it!

01-24-2011, 06:16 PM	#37
Ernest Rister Blu-ray Prince Member since:Jan 2008 4K collection:100 Blu-ray collection:590 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:1	I agree the first is the best, followed by the third. The second is so clunky, sloppy, and pointless as to be nearly unwatchable. Lots of action, but very little actual narrative action.

01-24-2011, 06:48 PM	#39
serpheus Senior Member Member since:Mar 2010 Location:Rep of Ireland Blu-ray collection:88	Put it this way i got the boxset for christmas and i watched the first 2 very quickly but haven't bothered to watch the 3rd yet.

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