BACK TO THE FUTURE PART II

Michael J. Fox, Christopher Lloyd

Universal Pictures; Directed by Robert Zemeckis

Rated PG; 107 minutes; 1989

Marty McFly (Michael J. Fox) and "Doc" Emmett Brown (Christopher Lloyd) are back and, as usual, they’re just in time: Marty and Doc must, once again, climb into the DeLorean and travel to the future and the past in an effort to put 1985, and their lives, back to normal. In this case, time is not on their side.

Reviews

"It’s a breathless mixture of gung-ho adventure and pointed social satire."

- David Ansen, NEWSWEEK MAGAZINE

"Rich in invention and astonishment. A powerful narrative drive and infectious geniality! It's satirically acute, intricately structured and deftly paced. Coming right after Robert Zemeckis' WHO FRAMED ROGER RABBIT, which was equally rich in invention and astonishment, the movie establishes him as today's most exciting director."

- Richard Schickel, TIME MAGAZINE

"Blockbuster! All of Michael J. Fox's fans will have a ball!"

- Gene Shalit, THE TODAY SHOW

"One of the most innovative sequels ever made! Like a time-travelling roller coaster ride, an exhilarating good time!"

- Jim Emerson, ORANGE COUNTY REGISTER

"High-spirited! It's a breathless mixture of gung-ho adventure and pointed social satire. A high-spirited romp, BACK TO THE FUTURE PART II leaves you exhausted but happy!"

- David Ansen, NEWSWEEK MAGAZINE

"Excellent! As much fun as the original! Michael J. Fox is terrific and Christopher Lloyd is excellent. BACK TO THE FUTURE PART II will get you back to the movies again!"

- Joel Siegel, GOOD MORNING AMERICA

"Inventive! BACK TO THE FUTURE PART II is crammed to the edges of the frame with nutsy touches!"

- Sheila Benson, LOS ANGELES TIMES

"Thumbs up!"

- Roger Ebert, SISKEL & EBERT

"BACK TO THE FUTURE PART II more than doubles the fun factor!"

- Susan Wloszczyna, USA TODAY

"Fun! BACK TO THE FUTURE PART II has a zappy pop energy and a whizbang inventiveness that turns it into a huge toy box filled with fun!"

- Jay Carr, BOSTON GLOBE

"Wonderful pop movie making! Robert Zemeckis and Bob Gale use the original as the foundation for something much wilder. They've deliriously upped the stakes—and triumphed!"

- David Edelstein, NEW YORK POST

"Michael J. Fox and Christopher Lloyd return for more action laughs! Christopher Lloyd is hysterically funny!"

- Jack Garner, GANNETT NEWSPAPERS

"Fantastic! BACK TO THE FUTURE PART II is a fantastic joyride through time and space!"

- Pat Collins, WWOR-TV

"Irresistible! Time McFlies when you're having fun! As snazzy a display of moviemaking as Zemeckis gave us in WHO FRAMED ROGER RABBIT. Michael J. Fox is as irresistible as ever and Christopher Lloyd is a comic treasure!"

- Rita Kempley, WASHINGTON POST

"BACK TO THE FUTURE PART II isn't an ordinary sequel. It's as if the earlier film had been squared. Robert Zemeckis obviously loves the logistics of a good puzzle, and he knows how to turn one into brain-teasing fun!"

- Janet Maslin, NEW YORK TIMES

"Blast off with your old favorites for the greatest ride of the season! Michael J. Fox is wonderful, Christopher Lloyd is a riot and Robert Zemeckis has done it again. Go back to the future, now!"

- Neil Rosen, WNCN RADIO

"When this trilogy is done, it's going to be a classic just like the STAR WARS series."

- Bob Healy, KBIG RADIO

"Terrifically exciting and exuberantly funny, BACK TO THE FUTURE PART II is a hugely enjoyable time-tripping comedy-fantasy. Robert Zemeckis keeps it speeding along at maximum velocity!"

- Joe Leydon, HOUSTON POST

"Lots of high-energy voltage and fun! The action is lickety-split!"

- Pia Lindstrom, WNBC-TV