Fresh
The simplicity of plot, and the wide expansiveness of its use of space, are a refreshing change from the convoluted, visually cramped and cluttered second part.
Variety Staff, Variety
Back to the Future Part III
They've saved the best trip for last... But this time they may have gone too far.
1990 · 1h 59m · PG
Adventure, Comedy, Science Fiction
Directed by
Robert Zemeckis
Overview
The final installment finds Marty digging the trusty DeLorean out of a mineshaft and looking for Doc in the Wild West of 1885. But when their time machine breaks down, the travelers are stranded in a land of spurs. More problems arise when Doc falls for pretty schoolteacher Clara Clayton, and Marty tangles with Buford Tannen.
Director and cast
- Robert Zemeckis Director
- Michael J. Fox as Marty McFly / Seamus McFly
- Christopher Lloyd as Dr. Emmett Brown
- Mary Steenburgen as Clara Clayton
- Thomas F. Wilson as Buford "Mad Dog" Tannen / Biff Tannen
- Lea Thompson as Maggie McFly / Lorraine McFly
- Elisabeth Shue as Jennifer Parker
- James Tolkan Cast
- Matt Clark Cast
- Richard Dysart Cast
- Pat Buttram Cast
Critics on Rotten Tomatoes
Top critics, in their words
79%
Tomatometer
Fresh
This is a good deal more likable than part two because the product plugs have been held back, and Zemeckis is clearly having fun alluding to his favorite westerns; there's also a certain sweetness and charm in the Lloyd-Steenburgen romance.
Jonathan Rosenbaum, Chicago Reader
Rotten
Except for Mr. Lloyd, the film is so sweet-natured and bland that it is almost instantly forgettable.
Vincent Canby, New York Times
Fresh
Divinely frivolous, nearly perfect fun.
Hal Hinson, Washington Post
Rotten
Ties up all the loose ends but runs out of energy and inspiration.
John Hartl, Film.com
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