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Summary: Finally in Stores
Review: I have been waiting for ages for this trilogy to come out. I got it for x-mas...it is awesome. It features behind the scenes stuff, deleted scenes and much more. It is a must for a Back to the Future fan.
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Summary: Back to Back To The Future
Review: Finally, Universal have decided to release the long awaited DVD Boxset of the most exciting trilogy ever released since Star Wars. Back To The Future has got to be one of our modern day classics. A big piece of pop culture. Michael J Fox and Christopher Lloyd will always be remembered for their roles as Marty McFly and Dr. Emmet Brown.This special boxset features many extras that are compiled for each part on seperate discs, including deleted scenes, a behind the scenes look at the making of Back To The Future and its sequels, bloopers (which are remarkably funny), commentary and interview with Michael J Fox, public service announcements for the fight against Parkinson's which features Michael J Fox along with Muhammed Ali, and much much more! The audio quality is perfect, and the video is crisp clear. Of course, what did you expect? This is one boxset that is definitely a keeper. Go out, buy it, watch over and over again, and join Michael J Fox and Christopher Lloyd on Robert Zemeckis' and Steven Speilberg's ride as they take you 'Back To The Future'
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Summary: Part 2 of Wide Screen, we are cheated posted on 25.9.2002
Review: If Amazon.com is a responsible website, this review of mind should be posted as my review dated 25.9.2002 had already warned people about the widescreen edition of this box set is not really the theatrical release. But still there are lots of opposite reviews saying that widescreen is better than full screen and some technical terms such as "Super 35" etc. Now the truth is that you guys who bought the widescreen edition has to return the disc to Universal, so please don't believe those who write their reviews based on their common knowledge and their own liking.
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Summary: Why no "To Be Continued..." after Back to the Future dvd
Review: For those interested in why there is no "To Be Continued..." after the last scene in Back to the Future dvd (Widescreen or Fullscreen), like there was in the VHS release, here's the official response from Universal Studios about that: "Thank you for writing us. We understand your concern however the original theatrical release of the first part of Back to the future did not include the "to be continued". It was added for the video release and since on DVD we are very strict in imaging the original Theatrical release it was removed. There is a "to be continued" on part 2 and that is because when part 2 was released in theaters part 3 was already filmed. Please see below the reasoning from the technical department. For the record... Steve P. has advised that Bob Gale is requesting we omit the "TO BE CONTINUED..." card that falls at the end of BACK TO THE FUTURE. This element was a later addition (to video only) and does not appear on the original negative or Interpositives. Thank you, Universal Studios Customer Service"
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Summary: Excellent Buy!
Review: I had forgotten how great these movies were. Spielberg is a genious, who else could come up with such a clever story. Everything about this trilogy is terrfic, a must own DVD package for any fan of the movies, or just add it to your DVD collection.
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Summary: Wonderful.
Review: Back to the Future. A classic. It has all of the wonderful elements of childhood, plenty of adult humor, and Michael J. Fox, who play an outstanding teenager. Christopher Lloyd, in his most memorable role of all time, play Doc Brown, a scientist who builds a time machine... out of a Delorean. Hey, if you're gonna build a time machine, why not do it with some style?
The lines were memorable, the plot very well tied together, and the story fascinating for every type of person- science fiction, fantasy, romance, comedy, action, you name it. I don't suggest driving 88 miles per hour to pick it up, but I do suggest haste. Everyone should have this complete trilogy (with extras of all kinds to boot, and good ones, too!) A lot of people I know won't see this movie again. They say it's all in the past. Well, I think this movie just got the update it needed for THE FUTURE. Yes, I'm gonna say it. Go Back to the Future. Pick up this film!!!
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Summary: The Best DVD Set Ever!
Review: I am happy to say that these were the first DVDs I ever watched, & I was amazed! If you think you're a fan of the trilogy now, wait till you experience the jam-packed special features, sharp, clear picture, & as-you-watch-it commentaries! I have yet to see a DVD with more features! This release is no slapped-together version: lots of time & effort were put into creating menus, q&a sessions, commentaries, explanations of visual effects, interviews, & FAQs, & into gathering behind-the-scenes & promo materials, including trailers, outtakes, music videos, stills, sketches, &, best of all, deleted scenes! I can promise all fans that there is NO WAY you will be disappointed with this DVD release! And if you've never seen these movies, or have seen the original & not the sequels, now is the time to get on board with these amazing comedy/adventure/romance/action/sci-fi flicks! Introduce them to your kids (or your parents!) - they're sure to appreciate them on a whole nother level. I have watched, & will continue to watch, them over & over & over again, & I'm sure you will too!!
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Summary: Doesn't clear up my research, still looking...
Review: For the money, you get a great deal. It features are almost unlimitless. The shortage of Robert Zemeckis is only one of few missing features that are hardly noticeable. My main disappointment is, that the best kept secret of the BTTF Trilogy, still remains a secret. I have been looking for information about a major change between BTTF 1 and BTTF 2 that this Trilogy hides. Of course, I know the secret, but unfortunately, I can't get collaboration from this Trilogy. Okay, I know I am going to lose almost everyone on this, but will get a low rating for saying so, but I will reveal the secret is. In the ending of the first BTTF, Doc Brown says "Roads? Where we're going, we don't need roads". However, that is not what he originally said. In the version that was originally released in theaters in 1985 (I was there), the ending had Doc Brown saying "Roads? Where we're going, THERE ARE NO roads". I know he quotes this original line in BTTF 3, but it was original said at the ending of BTTF 1. I remember this line well, because when I first saw BTTF 2, I noticed the new version immediately, and was quite upset (this had been my favorite line in the whole movie). Think about it, "...where we're going, we don't need roads" doesn't make sense. However, "...there are no roads" does. In 1985, it was concievable to believe that by 2015, we would have done away with roads. To my credit, I did find in this Trilogy, where it admits the new version of this line was actually "...we don't use roads" which I would have opted over "...don't need roads".
Besides, Robert Zemeckis admits that originally, there was no sequel intended, so that is why he ended it with such a bang. One big change would have been, never taking Jennifer to the future. I am still looking to prove this. Most young people accuse me of making this up. But, the older folks who originally saw it when it (BTTF 1) was released either agree or at least ackknowledge the possibility. Anyhow, this Trilogy along with its precious features, clears up a lot of other mysteries, almost to the bone, but it doesn't quite get every nick there is. These three movies have so much in them, that it is impossible to cover everything. But, even the seasoned BTTF fan will be taken for a surprise.
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Summary: Great Scott, This is Heavy...
Review: Well, it took Universal™ long enough (about five years to be exact), but they finally managed to get the Back to the Future™ trilogy out on DVD. And they did so in a grand fashion, too, as they threw in just about everything a BTTF buff could ask for: several behind-the-scenes documentaries, trailers & teasers, interviews, deleted scenes (check out the Peanut Brittle scene and a great moment with Marty getting cold feet about his date with his mom) & outtakes, analyses of various special effects scenes, production tests, and much more. Oh yes, and let's not forget Michael J. Fox's (along with Muhammad Ali) plugs for his Parkinson's charity outfit! Needless to say, there's plenty more to look at after the closing credits roll! The commentary tracks for all three flicks feature producers Bob Gale and Neil Canton recalling their memories about the difficulties of producing the trilogy. You'll get the inside scoop on Christopher Lloyd's shyness, the unfortunate mishap that landed a stuntwoman in a hospital for a few weeks, and a few things to look out for as our heroes affect events in the space-time continuum! Y'know, like the Twin Pines mall becoming the Lone Pine mall, because when Marty goes into the past, and runs over... um... oh great, I'm starting to sound like one of those BTTF uberfan losers, aren't I? Then again, it's not like I should talk; after all, I am writing a review about the BTTF movies on DVD, right? Anyway, let's move on. The picture quality of the DVD pretty much blows away the old VHS tapes I used to own by a country mile. I no longer have to adjust my VCR to minimize the tracking, nor do I have to worry about those pesky scan-lines anymore! And thanks to superior sound quality an separation, one can hear more of the subtle background noises and sounds that were almost impossible to pick up on the VHS tapes. Yep, the digital age of movies is definitely a wonderful thing! Also notable is the compactness of the DVD set. The case that houses the three movies on disc takes up just a tad more space than a single VHS tape. So not only do you get a whole buncha extra material along with the flicks, you also save a lotta shelf space! Which you can use to store the tapes of that silly BTTF cartoon series from the early 90s of course (wink, wink)... All right, enough of the upside; time for the lowdown on the downside. One thing that was kinda annoying about this presentation was the fact that I wasn't able to fast-forward through the legal warnings that pop up before the DVD menus load. Speaking of menus, they take a fair amount of time to fully load, and you can't skip right to it either, which of course forces you to wait even longer. Another thing I was hoping to check out was the footage featuring Eric Stoltz before he was kicked out and his character recast with Michael J. Fox. There are a few photos featuring him in his brief appearance as Marty McFly on the first platter, but nothing more than that. As I understand it, Stoltz took legal action to prevent the footage from being presented, and after thinkin' about it, I can't really blame him. I mean, how would you feel if someone showed footage of you in a production you were fired from? One has his pride, after all... My final gripe: the "To Be Continued..." that immediately precedes the closing credits in the first film has been cut out of the DVD release. Which is kinda weird, 'cuz the "To Be Concluded" at the end of Part II and "The End" in Part III are still there. I mean, what kinda idiot cuts out a vital piece of the movie like that?!?! Don't they realize it adds a touch of style and continuity to the-- uh-oh, I'm becoming an ubergeek again, aren't I? Methinks it's time to wind this all up... right now! 'Late
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Summary: For Nicky P
Review: They explain on the commentary why "To be continued" does not appear at the end of Part 1. The movie was not originally intended to have a sequel, so "to be continued" did not appear when it was shown in theatres. It was added when the movie went to VHS to let people know there would be a sequel. The directo wanted the original version (without "to be continued") on the DVD version
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