The most successful Hollywood movies are always more than movies. Usually they give rise to numerous sequels, remakes, prequels and turn into series, cartoons, comics, computer games. Images are replicated, taken into service by advertising a variety of goods. Quotes from such films come into circulation due to their use in the media, and sometimes even in the speeches of political figures.
This happened with the cult film "Back to the Future", the first part of which was overtaken by frenzied popularity and the rain of prestigious film awards. The film is still considered, in accordance with the verdict of the American Institute of Motion Picture Arts (2007), the best in the genre of science fiction.
It is not surprising that after the first part (1985), the second (1989) followed, and then, in 1990, and “Back to the Future 3”. Actors performing the main roles at the same time did not change.
The cross-cutting idea of the trilogy
The main engine of the original storyline is the idea of a time machine, originated by Herbert Wells in his 1895 novel.
The movement of characters from one era to another becomes the source of many funny and acute situations, unexpected adventures. In the trilogy Back to the Future 3, actors and roles - characteristic and unique - are especially successful. The fact that in the center of the plot is not just one main character, but a kind of duet of characters, and has become the source of some endless “drive”, has provided a long life for the movie series.
Star heroes of the film
The role of Marty McFly became a stellar in the career of Michael Fox. The 24-year-old artist recklessly and sincerely played a romantic teenager, fascinated by extraordinary adventures and always ready to help. It is this role that he owes both a personal star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, and numerous clubs of his fans.
"Back to the Future" is a trilogy, the actors of which composed a magnificent ensemble. Very successfully found a partner of the protagonist - Christopher Lloyd, who played the eccentric Doc Brown, the inventor of the time machine.
Achievements of Thomas Wilson
Comedian Thomas Wilson came to play the role of a bully, an envious, and at the same time a bandit Biff Tannen. He coped brilliantly with the task of transforming his hero into an old man, transferring him to another historical era. Wilson's unique talent was revealed in many areas: he proved himself as a musician, showman, and later as a writer and creator of numerous and successful comedy shows.
His character in the movie "Back to the Future 3", whose actors have already become legends, is not so much a villain and a scoundrel as a miserable loser. The cart with manure, which now and then overtakes him, in the 3rd part finally deals with the hero. Apparently, he would never get out of the dirty pile. And Wilson even managed to arouse something like sympathy for his hero.
"Back to the Future," 3rd movie
The second film of the cult franchise did not bring its creators the expected great success, despite a number of wonderful comedic notions - technical toys of the future - flying skateboards, wonderful sneakers, and more. But the last part was a brilliant conclusion to the whole movie story. Not without reason, recalling how the project "Back to the Future 3" was shot, the participating actors talk about the amazing creative atmosphere of relaxedness that prevailed on the set.
This time, as the slogan of the film states, “they went too far” - in 1885. The historical scenery reproduces the Wild West, which means that spectators will encounter skirmishes in saloons, horse chases, Indian attacks, endless plains - all that make up the spirit of American Westerns. That's why Marty, without thinking twice, calls himself Clint Eastwood.
By the way, the movie "Back to the Future 3" was actually shot in historical places, in the famous National Park "Valley of Monuments", on a genuine historical railway.
Christopher Lloyd
How can one not recall that Christopher Lloyd (Doc) has the most direct relation to American history. It was no accident that he was born in Stamford - one of the first English settlements in the United States. And his mother belongs to a noble family of first settlers who arrived in New England on the legendary Mayflower sailboat back in 1620. Among the descendants of this genus are many prominent American statesmen, poets, and lyceum. Knowing this, somehow you better begin to understand the extraordinary talent and charm of this actor, to see in him aristocracy and independence.
Lloyd did not achieve noisy popularity, but excellence in his profession. A theater artist who played many roles of the classical repertoire in small Broadway theaters, he first appeared in films only at the age of 37. It was the iconic movie Flying Over the Cuckoo's Nest.
All these qualities, of course, helped him create Doc’s charming aura “Back to the Future” (3rd film).
Mary Steenburgen
The third part of the film series was attended by the famous actress, Oscar winner Mary Steenbergen. It should be noted that a prestigious award was awarded to her at the very beginning of her career, for the third in a row her role in the movie. She appeared on the set, agreeing to the entreaties of her children - desperate fans of the series.
The artist added a lot of bright colors to the comic component of the film, playing teacher Clara Clayton, a worthy partner of the eccentric Doc. The acquaintance, which began with a discussion of the new novels of Jules Verne, ended with a spectacular final scene: Clara and Doc go on a journey in a time locomotive, taking their children Jules and Verne, as well as Einstein's dog.
In the background of the film "Back to the Future 3"
The actors who played in the episodes are in no way inferior to the charismatic performers of the main roles. James Tolkan immortalized his name in the tiny role of the school principal and his grandfather - the sheriff of 1885.
Unforgettable Michael Belzari, who played the guy who pulled Marty McFly into the car race.
And, finally, the debut of the 9-year-old Elijah Wood and the young Billy Zane, which subsequently received wide acclaim, took place in the film trilogy.
Thirty years later
"Back to the Future" is a trilogy, the actors and the army of fans of which celebrated its 30th anniversary as a major event. Many cinemas around the world held special shows with live music; informal meetings of performers, recordings of anniversary clips and video calls took place; There have been many publications on the fate of the creators of the unforgettable movie heroes of the film "Back to the Future 3". Photos from the movie filled the pages of newspapers and magazines in the form of advertising.
Almost all of them successfully continued their career, not necessarily exclusively related to cinema or television. Unlucky only to the “most charming” Michael Fox. He had to give many years to fight the disease that had befallen him, to organize a fund that finances the treatment of Parkinson's disease.
Michael Balzari, who has performed with rock bands and over the years has become almost the most popular bass player, has achieved unexpected fame.
Now, thirty years later, it can be seen that the future that has become present does not coincide with the one invented then, and the invented futuristic miracles may seem naive. But this does not detract from the merits of the cult trilogy, which still affirms the feelings of camaraderie, disinterested friendship and thirst for adventure.