I must say, I like how you get the humor in the situation with his mom... So many reactors I've watched just... overreact and heck some even put that as part of their thumbnail and title. It's a joke, it's funny...
Agree that always annoys me that they clutch their pearls about “the incest storyline” but like she obviously can’t know he’s her son and Marty is definitely not into it but obviously can’t tell her
Yep, I have to agree with you there !! - So refreshing, good job guys, I think the difference might be ( if I'm not wrong ) that Jamil & Kristin don't seem like more nieve Millennial reactors... & so they get it, & what the movie's trying to do.....
@@Laurie473 IME it’s usually the Gen Z reactors that overreact! Not all, some of the kids can appreciate it. But yeah they are horrified at the “implications” lol but it’s not that deep
@@kelm6848 maybe 😔 I’m only 27 and anyone under 21 probably thinks im a parent by now 🤣 just happy my family put me on some good movies and music at a young age!
I love that you caught the Chuck Berry reference even before Marvin said it. A lot of young people miss it. A fun fact is that, even though Chuck didn't record the song until 1958, he first wrote and performed it in 1955. He had to change some of the lyrics in order for the song to get recorded and sold. Initially, it was semi-autobiographical, about "a colored boy named Johnny B. Goode", but changed it to "country boy". The earlier version never would have made it onto the radio or record store shelves in those days
Now that's a great reaction. Look forward to Part II! A couple of things to keep in mind: It's not a Spielberg directed or written movie. Spielberg had more of a 'important contact in the industry, making sure the studio head behaved and didn't interfere" kind of role, while the creative credit belongs to Robert Zemeckis (director) and Bob Gale (co-writer with Zemeckis). Also keep in mind, what we saw before Marty went back showed us how things would be if no time travel had taken place. Meaning, Goldie Wilson would still have become mayor, regardless of Marty's presence in the cafe. His positive reaction was simply to show that he naturally gravitated towards that idea, similar to how Lorraine had a positive reaction to the name Marty, simply because it's in her nature to have that preference.
I love how y'all noticed every detail in plot points! Most don't notice things like "Lone" Pines Mall and how it changed and why. I had a good time watching with y'all. 🙌
Great reaction. You both are the rare few who noticed the “Twin Pine/Lone Pine” easter egg in the film. Most have to be told about it. You’re right in that this film and trilogy is one of the all time classics. It does stand the test of “time”…(pun intended) 😉😂 Glad you enjoyed it. Keep an eye out for more easter eggs in #2 and #3. There are many!
Hi Jamil and Kristin, thank you so much for reacting to BTTF Part 1 and for your great reactions. Please watch Parts 2 & 3 as BTTF really is The Greatest Trilogy EVER, and from your reactions, you are going to love them, please don't leave it too long .... When George is up the tree, he is looking at Lorraine, who likes to show herself undressing at the window and she knows that boys watch her .... Hence her Dad saying 'Another one of these kid's' .. And at the beginning of the film when she asks George what he was doing up the tree, 'bird watching George,' just look at her facial expressions, she definitely knew what was happening .... In times gone by it was considered wrong to be 'Left handed' (The Latin word for Left is 'Sinister') and kid's would have there Left hand tied behind their backs and be forced to use their Right hand. This is why George tries to hit Biff with his Right hand/fist but then has to use his natural Left hand/fist to knock Biff out. Just in case, a Spoiler alert, when you get to the end of 'BTTF Part Two' it will show 'TO BE CONCLUDED', it may be best to stop it there as it shows some bits of part three, which can spoil it for some people
The prop bottle of alcohol his mother drank from in the car was supposed to be tea, during this shot Lorraine knew what was up but Marty did not. The bottle was full of whisky & the look of shock on his face is very real.
Not a cult classic, it was a huge summer blockbuster. Cult movie implies that it didn't make a lot of money on release or has a small but passionate fan base. This movie was a pop culture touchstone.
Another fun fact: This was actually not intended to have a sequel, it was only after the popularity that they decided to do a sequel, and the "To be Continued...." was added with the home video release.
Just putting it out there: a "cult classic" is a movie that's NOT so very popular amongst the larger, general audience but is VERY popular within a smaller, niche audience. Back to the Future is definitely not a "cult" classic - it's a hugely popular, full on classic.
Correct. It also annoys me when people use “guilty pleasure” to describe a popular or well received movie. By definition it should be a bad movie, even if it’s “so bad it’s good”. 😂😂😂
I think it’s possible to call a popular movie a “guilty pleasure” if the person is worried about losing hipster cred by liking a movie too well-received by the masses to be cool. I think “cult classic” is probably misapplied here, but I would probably misspeak every other sentence if I did a reaction video.
@@thundernels i've 100% witnessed hipsters saying that kinda crap lol, year one film students saying their "guilty pleasure" is something universally loved like Titanic.
Looking at my DVD shelf, Babylon 5 and the Guillermo del Toro Hellboys are cult classics. Star Trek V and Spaced Invaders are guilty pleasures. The Lord of the Rings, Star Trek II, and the original Star Wars trilogy are classics, no cult about it. Is there a category for, "I think this is actually pretty good fun, but I may be the only person alive who's heard of it?" Looking at The 13th Warrior, John Carter, and Flight of the Navigator...
Lorraine's brother was played by Jason Hervey. He wasn't in Christmas Story, but he was in the Wonder Years. Spielberg produced this, Robert Zemeckis directed.
@@DaleKingProfile At the time, in the USA, all new cars were mandated to to have a speedometer that maxed out at 85mph. That wasn't the DeLorean's fault. That was governmental over-reach.
The guy with the megaphone and the beginning of the movie was Huey Lewis who was the man who originally wrote and recorded this song in the 1980s. His band name was Huey Lewis and the news.
If you think everything came together in part 1, wait til you see parts two and three. These three movies are my Hubby's all time favorite. I even love them. I loved watching you two watch this. I can't wait til you see the next two in the series.
Christopher LLoyd who plays Doc has played "weirdos" before...kin the tV show Taxi [1978-83] he played a character called Reverend Jim, a sort of burnt out hippie who can't remember stuff and screws up everything. He was so damned funny in Taxi that perfect for this role as Doc. Michael J Fox was already a star in the 80's Show Family Ties.
There was an episode of the show "Numb3rs" (s4e9) where Lloyd guest-starred as a retired comic book artist, and reunited with his former "Taxi" co-star, Judd Hirsch. Hirsch had a great line: "I have a little trouble picturing you as a hippie."
1:52 that’s so funny!!! I’m 54 years old and remember when electric can openers were everything!!!! But now you don’t see them because they were bulky, iffy and it is faster to do it by hand!!! 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
I remember thinking they were so fancy when I was a kid because only people with money have them. But they did turn out to be more inconvenient compared to the manual version.
Born in 1950, the movie really brought back memories of what life was like, and just how much it had changed by 1985. (I think there were bigger changes in terms of social morals and lifestyle than between '85 and today. But these had come about with such glacial slowness, you don't notice them. So far me, I appreciate the way they contrasted the two eras and got every nuance right. If I was to teach a class in recent American history, I'd show It's A Wonderful Life to give a sense of what it was like to live through all the changes from 1918 to 1946, this movie and Who Framed Roger Rabbit for the changes from WWII to our current way of life. Robert Zemeckis, who directed both this movie and Roger Rabbit, was away of how America had shifted from a downtown-centered life-style (including extensive use of trolleys) to the 1980's world where the downtowns are neglected (hence the porn theater, with other buildings in the 1985 world run-down or abandoned) as business and housing both moved to the suburbs as we became a car culture.
His mom is an exhibitionist and undresses in the windows for others to see. That's why Marty's grandad says, "another one of those damn kids jumped in front of my car."😂
I always thought he says this alluding that he has a history of driving a little fast through residential areas, and has accidentally hit other kids playing in the street or walking. Not wanting to be held liable for damages or negligence charges, he always claims the kids "jumped in front of his car". 🤣
First time ever I see someone recognizing Huey Lewis, and/or asking if the DoLorean had engineering issues. Yes it did. lol Impressive. Also, the Lone Pine part, I've seen some people bringing it up, but not a lot. Teachers in the 80s would throw billboard erasers across the class at you if they felt like it.
@@shallowgal462 Wooden whiteboard/blackboard eraser. You understand now? I speak your language so you can understand, because there's no way you speak more than one language. Don't forget to take your PrEP.
@@regaubade8329 I knew what you meant. A pity you cannot recognize pedantic irony when you see it. Astute of you to realize I am no longer fluent in more than one language; my facility in the other languages I studied has waned due to lack of practice teaching for some years now. Perhaps if I had corrected you by simply responding, "Blackboard," you would have expressed far less hostility. I have no need for PrEP, but I perceive a bigoted attempt at humor. I do apologize for hurting your feelings. Truly.
Great reaction! This is my #1 movie, all-time! I can watch it whenever, and I feel good! Such fond memories of it - my parents rented this (on VHS) for my 7th birthday, and I think I watched it 4 or 5 times that weekend alone. It was nostalgic for my parents (being teens in the late 50's). Glad you caught some of the references (Marvin Berry, Lone Pine...) Perfect casting, acting, dialogue, effects, humour, plot and especially score! I'm so SO glad my kids love this movie too!
when reagan was watching the movie, and got to the scene: "- who's president?" ,almost suffocated with laughter.then made the cameraman rewind the tape,and watched the same scene again! 😂
For when you watch the next one you need to stop it when it says "To Be Concluded..." to avoid spoilers for #3. Also Jennifer had to be recast because Claudia Wells was caring for her dying mother and left acting until like 15 years ago. Crispin Glover does not return mainly because he is a complete but nut job. He thinks he was the actual main character and did not like that the family were rich in the end. He sued the studio for using his likeness and got a huge settlement that had impact to this day.
@@KaramarikaThat was part of it, but he was pretty much a nut job. He thought he was the actual main character. He thought the movie sent a wrong message because they became wealthier. Google Crispin Glover David Letterman to see how strange he was particularly when he almost kicked Letterman in the face
That was not the kid from a Christmas Story. He is from the show The Wonder Years and he was in Peewee's Big Adventure and Back to School with Rodney Dangerfield
Very very tight script. I love how many details you caught on your first watch. It's a great trillogy. Can't wait for you to see part two. Great reaction!
What a great team you two make. The way you two figur 53:22 ed out the Twin Pine Mall/Lone Pine Mall was awesome! Really enjoying watching your reviews. Thanks.
This is the third reaction of y'all's that I've watched (started with Forest Gump, then Jaws, and loved both of those), and I have to say that I LOVE y'all's dynamic, both as a couple, and in your approach to movies! You're both very observant, compassionate, and intelligent movie watchers. I also think it's great that y'all were born in the same years as my hubby and I - he in '85, and I in '84 😂 You've got a new sub here! Can't wait to catch up on even more of y'all's reactions! 😄👍🏻❤
Great reaction, guys! I've seen a lot of reactions to this movie, but you have definitely the best perception of all the little details (X-rated movie, Lone Pine Mall, Delorean's starting problem abd all others). You are smart too. 😊 I'm sure you'll be watching part 2 & 3 soon. It will be so great !
to answer the question about the DeLorean stalling: yes this was a common issue with the cars. Despite being very cool and unique, they were poorly built and plagued with issues. Johnny Carson famously had his break down while driving it off the car lot. The doors also used to get "frozen" shut because the support pumps used weren't designed to be expanded/retracted with the regular opening and closing of the doors. These are just a couple of the many issues lol.
Stephen Spielberg was exec producer and his name/stamp is all over this. The old couple in the car Marty tries to stop for help is an old gag of his. First in a Tv movie he did as a young director, called Dual, and then he used again in another movie, I think it was the comedy from 1979 called "1941."
The singer of Johnny B. Goode was Mark Campbell, lead singer of Jack Mack and the Heart Attack, a great band that is prominently featured in the movie Tuff Turf with James Spader. Cheesy 80s movie but worth reacting to. It's fun.
Bob Gale, one of the writers and producers of the "Back to the Future" trilogy, has often mentioned that if they had known sequels were coming, they might not have included Jennifer in the DeLorean at the end of the first film. This was because it would have complicated the plot for future installments.
Yep, the ending was just meant as a final gag for the film, with no sequel planned. They ended up regretting that gag, because it handcuffed them by limiting their choices when writing the sequel.
This is one of my favorite movie trilogies! Ya know he was a kooky scientist but Doc Brown wasn't exactly a MAD scientist which was a good thing. He was still a pretty sane science guy. Anyway you two gotta see the next two movies!
The director Robert Zemeckis has said that he once found his father’s old yearbook. He began to wonder if he would have been friends with his parents if they had gone to school together.
My favourite movie of all time. I was born in 82, on my dads 30th birthday, and this movie was one we always watched on our birthday ❤❤ I may know it by heart, every line, every scene...but it fills me with nostalgia and love still. A perfect movie to start a perfect triology 🔥🔥 And since my dad was also a guitarist, he would play along with Marty on Johnny B Goode 😍😍 Good times. Good times
Tried to comment about Robert Zemeckis being a great filmmaker, and YT deleted me...I guess I listed too many of his incredible movies...I hope you will react to more of them.
I just discovered you guys. You guys are awesome! That was a great reaction! When this movie first came out, I seen it 3 times in the theater, the last time with my late brother, and it was one of his favorite movies of all time. I'm gonna recommend an even older classic that I know you both would love. It's a movie from 1946 called "It's a Wonderful Life" starring Jimmy Stewart and Donna Reed. I know you guys will love it. It's a Christmas Classic, but can be watched any time of the year. Either way, I subscribed! Peace
If you're going to watch the whole trilogy, here's a little advice. A lot of the humor in the third film hinges on having seen two other movies: "Time After Time" (1979) and "Goin' South" (1980"). You really should see those before you see "Back to the Future III". Without them, a lot of the jokes in BTTF III will just fly right over your heads. They're also very good films, well worth watching in their own right. I'm sure you'll enjoy both of them, whether you do them as reactions or not. :)
We really appreciate the recommendation! It's always nice to have some background knowledge before diving into a film. We'll make sure to watch those classics!
@@MovieNightReaction You're welcome! It's interesting to realize, when watching reactions, how many films contain references to other movies either in the scripts or in matters of tone and style. It really is all a continuum, and so much is unnoticed if the watcher is unaware of the earlier work. I put a lot of this down to the slow death of televison, myself. When we grew up with it, we had a working knowledge of earlier films because airing them was so much a part of TV. A lot of airtime was filled in with older movies, plus more recent films would get airings after their theater runs had finished in order to gain more revenue in the days before home video sales. So when a new movie came out that had some kind of continuity with an older one, most people would pick up on it. Now both TV and theater-going have slowly faded out, and along with the niche nature of internet viewing, a general sense of film isn't as common anymore. :)
Believe it or not, the ending of the movie was meant as a joke. There were no plans to do another film, they just thought it would be a funny way to end it. However, due to the absolutely insane popularity of the film a sequel became a no-brainer. So they decided to do a trilogy and wrote the next two films and then filmed both part 2 and part 3 at the same time. Because of this, theater audiences got to see a trailer for part 3 at the end of part 2. Many reactors are told to stop the movie before the trailer (which is fine if you want to stay completely spoiler-free) but the trailer has ALWAYS been available to audiences of part 2. So if you decide to continue with the trilogy (HIGHLY recommended) you can decide if you want to experience what the original audiences did or if you want to go into part 3 sort of blind.
Actually for 1985 Doc pronounced "gigawatt" CORRECTLY as "jig-a-wot". The original pronunciation -- for centuries! -- was a J sound, and it shifted as computers became popular, because the non-scientific public didn't know how to say what they were reading in ads.
You beat me to it.. but not exactly. I was going to comment that, back in the 80s, the prefix 'giga' wasn't used commonly like today, and that doc had mispronounced it. Thank you for the education #GenX 🙂👍
39:17 apparently there was some deleted scenes that indicated he's left handed but in those days they forced all kids to do things right handed. hence the left hand did better.
I was only 9 when this came out in 1985. But I remember when I first saw it. I realized that we actually had 5 TV's in our house at the time. So I thought we were rich. lol
I watched this movie hundreds of times and never noticed the Lone Pine Twin Pine part. You should watch the other 2 movies they are also good. They're my go to feel good movies. Also Clue. Watch that if you haven't seen it. Its alos got an a cult following. But a great movie.
The only thing which annoys me about these films is some of the audience! I've seen so many people saying not to watch the trailer at the end of 2 for the 3rd film as it contains spoilers! It was part of the theatrical release and every VHS, DVD and BluRay since. It has no spoilers and was put together before they had even decided on an ending. Loved this reaction, though.😊
In 1985, Marty sees the Goldie Wilson mayoral campaign truck. When he arrives in 1955 Hill Valley, he sees the Red Thomas mayoral campaign truck, and sees young Goldie Wilson. But what many folks miss is he also sees Red Thomas upon his return to 1985. The former mayor is the drunk who is asleep on the bench. Marty remarks, "Red, you look great."
Hi. Don't mean to be a know-it-all, but I'll add my two cents anyway. You implied that Red the Bum is the former mayor. However, I read that the writer stated in an interview that they aren't meant to be the same person and the name "Red" for the bum was improvised by Michael J. Fox on the spot. Also, the photo of the mayor in 1955 on the side of the campaign van was that of set decorator Hal Gausman, whereas the bum was played by George "Buck" Flower. By the way, Flower was a cast member of the real-life film Orgy American Style (1973), whose title is seen on a theater marquis in BTTF!
When his dad punches out Biff he uses his left hand. It was common back then to force left-handed people to use their right-hands, which also resulted in mental health issues. DeLoreans did have a lot of issues and the company went bust - but at least in Europe we have rules against selling crap pretending to be cars. So no cybertrucks here.
Thanks for your reaction to this movie❗ Just a suggestion, if you react to "Back to the Future II," please also react to the Preview at the end of the movie for "Back to the Future III," because that is the way it was shown in the movie theaters in 1989 and it does not ruin the movie, but it gets you excited to see the next movie❗ Thanks❗ 😃
Don't wait too long before watching the other installments, part of their charm is all the callbacks and Easter eggs between the movies. Besides, it tells one big, continuous storyline, so please react to them as well. Also, when you watch part 2, right at the very end of it, there's a giant trailer for part 3. So unless you don't mind spoilers of any kind, please stop the video right as the word "To Be Concluded" appear on the screen. Good luck, and I'll see you back in your FUTURE reactions! :)
1. Cranky principal Strickland/James Tolkan also played the ship's squadron leader in "Top Gun". 2. The teacher that tells Marty, "Hold it fellas, I'm afraid you're just too darn loud" is Huey Lewis himself. "Heart of rock and roll" etc. 3. Eric Stoltz was first cast as Marty, but he didn't play well with others and wasn't giving the tone they were looking for. fired. Some of his long shots are still in the movie. 4. The flammable material set on fire with the model exercise had to have been put there on purpose. Movie magic. 5. It's always fun to see how people react to the Marty and his mom car scene. 6. George McFly/Crispin Glover didn't like that the story ended with the family being prosperous. DA🙄 7. Twin Pines Mall becomes Lone Pine Mall when Marty takes one out when he goes back to 1955. 8. IMVHO part II is my favorite of the trifecta. 9. If you want a first time/share of an OUTSTANDING movie where Christopher Lloyd plays the heavy you must do "Who Framed Roger Rabbit".
Re: #3... And when Stoltz was replaced with Fox, Melora Hardin, who had been cast as Jennifer, was replaced with Claudia Wells, through no fault of her own. They just didn't want a Jennifer who was taller than Marty.
@@williamjones6031 No, that's why Claudia Wells was replaced by Elizabeth Shue in BTTF 2. But Melora Hardin was originally cast as Jennifer in the first BTTF. When Stoltz was removed, Hardin was also replaced with Wells because they didn't want Jennifer to be taller than Marty.
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I must say, I like how you get the humor in the situation with his mom... So many reactors I've watched just... overreact and heck some even put that as part of their thumbnail and title. It's a joke, it's funny...
Agree that always annoys me that they clutch their pearls about “the incest storyline” but like she obviously can’t know he’s her son and Marty is definitely not into it but obviously can’t tell her
Yep, I have to agree with you there !! - So refreshing, good job guys, I think the difference might be ( if I'm not wrong ) that Jamil & Kristin don't seem like more nieve Millennial reactors... & so they get it, & what the movie's trying to do.....
@@Laurie473 IME it’s usually the Gen Z reactors that overreact! Not all, some of the kids can appreciate it. But yeah they are horrified at the “implications” lol but it’s not that deep
The talent show judge with the megaphone is Huey Lewis, the guy who actually wrote the song Marty was playing!
You beat me to it 🤣
Ohhh yesss! That is who it was! I knew he looked familiar lol
... and most of the soundtrack!
Let's face it, all of us who recognized Huey Lewis... is old. 😕
@@kelm6848 maybe 😔 I’m only 27 and anyone under 21 probably thinks im a parent by now 🤣 just happy my family put me on some good movies and music at a young age!
I love that you caught the Chuck Berry reference even before Marvin said it. A lot of young people miss it.
A fun fact is that, even though Chuck didn't record the song until 1958, he first wrote and performed it in 1955. He had to change some of the lyrics in order for the song to get recorded and sold. Initially, it was semi-autobiographical, about "a colored boy named Johnny B. Goode", but changed it to "country boy". The earlier version never would have made it onto the radio or record store shelves in those days
Now that's a great reaction. Look forward to Part II! A couple of things to keep in mind: It's not a Spielberg directed or written movie. Spielberg had more of a 'important contact in the industry, making sure the studio head behaved and didn't interfere" kind of role, while the creative credit belongs to Robert Zemeckis (director) and Bob Gale (co-writer with Zemeckis).
Also keep in mind, what we saw before Marty went back showed us how things would be if no time travel had taken place. Meaning, Goldie Wilson would still have become mayor, regardless of Marty's presence in the cafe. His positive reaction was simply to show that he naturally gravitated towards that idea, similar to how Lorraine had a positive reaction to the name Marty, simply because it's in her nature to have that preference.
I love how y'all noticed every detail in plot points! Most don't notice things like "Lone" Pines Mall and how it changed and why. I had a good time watching with y'all. 🙌
I'm so glad you enjoyed the video! There are so many layers to uncover, and it's awesome that you caught those details too!
Great reaction. You both are the rare few who noticed the “Twin Pine/Lone Pine” easter egg in the film. Most have to be told about it. You’re right in that this film and trilogy is one of the all time classics. It does stand the test of “time”…(pun intended) 😉😂
Glad you enjoyed it. Keep an eye out for more easter eggs in #2 and #3. There are many!
Can’t believe this is the first time you ever seen this! Glad you finally did and can’t wait until you watch the other two. Great trilogy
Hi Jamil and Kristin, thank you so much for reacting to BTTF Part 1 and for your great reactions. Please watch Parts 2 & 3 as BTTF really is The Greatest Trilogy EVER, and from your reactions, you are going to love them, please don't leave it too long .... When George is up the tree, he is looking at Lorraine, who likes to show herself undressing at the window and she knows that boys watch her .... Hence her Dad saying 'Another one of these kid's' .. And at the beginning of the film when she asks George what he was doing up the tree, 'bird watching George,' just look at her facial expressions, she definitely knew what was happening .... In times gone by it was considered wrong to be 'Left handed' (The Latin word for Left is 'Sinister') and kid's would have there Left hand tied behind their backs and be forced to use their Right hand. This is why George tries to hit Biff with his Right hand/fist but then has to use his natural Left hand/fist to knock Biff out.
Just in case, a Spoiler alert, when you get to the end of 'BTTF Part Two' it will show 'TO BE CONCLUDED', it may be best to stop it there as it shows some bits of part three, which can spoil it for some people
The prop bottle of alcohol his mother drank from in the car was supposed to be tea, during this shot Lorraine knew what was up but Marty did not. The bottle was full of whisky & the look of shock on his face is very real.
Yh it was in the bloopers
Not a cult classic, it was a huge summer blockbuster. Cult movie implies that it didn't make a lot of money on release or has a small but passionate fan base. This movie was a pop culture touchstone.
Another fun fact: This was actually not intended to have a sequel, it was only after the popularity that they decided to do a sequel, and the "To be Continued...." was added with the home video release.
Just putting it out there: a "cult classic" is a movie that's NOT so very popular amongst the larger, general audience but is VERY popular within a smaller, niche audience. Back to the Future is definitely not a "cult" classic - it's a hugely popular, full on classic.
Correct. It also annoys me when people use “guilty pleasure” to describe a popular or well received movie. By definition it should be a bad movie, even if it’s “so bad it’s good”. 😂😂😂
I think some people think “cult classic” is the formal term for classic. These two are too likeable for me to be annoyed though😂
I think it’s possible to call a popular movie a “guilty pleasure” if the person is worried about losing hipster cred by liking a movie too well-received by the masses to be cool. I think “cult classic” is probably misapplied here, but I would probably misspeak every other sentence if I did a reaction video.
@@thundernels i've 100% witnessed hipsters saying that kinda crap lol, year one film students saying their "guilty pleasure" is something universally loved like Titanic.
Looking at my DVD shelf, Babylon 5 and the Guillermo del Toro Hellboys are cult classics. Star Trek V and Spaced Invaders are guilty pleasures. The Lord of the Rings, Star Trek II, and the original Star Wars trilogy are classics, no cult about it.
Is there a category for, "I think this is actually pretty good fun, but I may be the only person alive who's heard of it?" Looking at The 13th Warrior, John Carter, and Flight of the Navigator...
5:54 one of the most 80s cars ever (besides the DeLorean) the AMC Eagle station wagon!
Edit: one of the first 4 wheel drive CARS
oh cool! :) I love the nostalgia in this movie
You are one of the very few reactors who noticed the change in the "Lone Pine Mall" ---and made the connection.
Hey Kristin and Jamil. I came from your other channel k&J fam! I love this new channel and great movies yall are choosing! Love u guys
Aww thank you so much for all your love and support! it means so much!
BEST TRILOGY EVER!!!!!!!
Lorraine's brother was played by Jason Hervey. He wasn't in Christmas Story, but he was in the Wonder Years.
Spielberg produced this, Robert Zemeckis directed.
They use this movie in film schools on how to create a perfect one. Also, the next 2 are great. You must complete the journey
The best trilogy ever made,you will enjoy part 2.
I have to agree although I will give the original Starwars a close tie.
Oh heck no! The Delorean is everything the cyber truck wanted to be 🤣
A DelLorean couldn't even do 88 MPH. That is a speedometer from another car because the actual one didn't go that high.
LOL
@@DaleKingProfile At the time, in the USA, all new cars were mandated to to have a speedometer that maxed out at 85mph. That wasn't the DeLorean's fault. That was governmental over-reach.
@@DaleKingProfileI’m not talking about speed my Friend, I was talking about style!
The guy with the megaphone and the beginning of the movie was Huey Lewis who was the man who originally wrote and recorded this song in the 1980s. His band name was Huey Lewis and the news.
If you think everything came together in part 1, wait til you see parts two and three. These three movies are my Hubby's all time favorite. I even love them. I loved watching you two watch this. I can't wait til you see the next two in the series.
Yes there was an issue with Delorean's having problems starting.
Which apparently happened in real life to a lot of the people that bought them.
@@itsjuliescottyay - Which is why we know there was a problem with it...
@@Garryck-1 Yes, I was agreeing with that statement.
Christopher LLoyd who plays Doc has played "weirdos" before...kin the tV show Taxi [1978-83] he played a character called Reverend Jim, a sort of burnt out hippie who can't remember stuff and screws up everything. He was so damned funny in Taxi that perfect for this role as Doc. Michael J Fox was already a star in the 80's Show Family Ties.
There was an episode of the show "Numb3rs" (s4e9) where Lloyd guest-starred as a retired comic book artist, and reunited with his former "Taxi" co-star, Judd Hirsch. Hirsch had a great line: "I have a little trouble picturing you as a hippie."
1:52 that’s so funny!!! I’m 54 years old and remember when electric can openers were everything!!!! But now you don’t see them because they were bulky, iffy and it is faster to do it by hand!!! 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
I remember thinking they were so fancy when I was a kid because only people with money have them. But they did turn out to be more inconvenient compared to the manual version.
Born in 1950, the movie really brought back memories of what life was like, and just how much it had changed by 1985. (I think there were bigger changes in terms of social morals and lifestyle than between '85 and today. But these had come about with such glacial slowness, you don't notice them. So far me, I appreciate the way they contrasted the two eras and got every nuance right.
If I was to teach a class in recent American history, I'd show It's A Wonderful Life to give a sense of what it was like to live through all the changes from 1918 to 1946, this movie and Who Framed Roger Rabbit for the changes from WWII to our current way of life. Robert Zemeckis, who directed both this movie and Roger Rabbit, was away of how America had shifted from a downtown-centered life-style (including extensive use of trolleys) to the 1980's world where the downtowns are neglected (hence the porn theater, with other buildings in the 1985 world run-down or abandoned) as business and housing both moved to the suburbs as we became a car culture.
Every time I see this scene at the end when Marty's parents are looking at him I always believe that they remember him from 1955
His mom is an exhibitionist and undresses in the windows for others to see. That's why Marty's grandad says, "another one of those damn kids jumped in front of my car."😂
LOL, right? Marty's family definitely knows how to keep things interesting around the neighborhood!
Since Marty got hit by the car, maybe she thought he was the one peeping on her 😂
I always thought he says this alluding that he has a history of driving a little fast through residential areas, and has accidentally hit other kids playing in the street or walking. Not wanting to be held liable for damages or negligence charges, he always claims the kids "jumped in front of his car". 🤣
I always thought that. Never seen anyone else agree. How could she have not noticed that open window she was undressing by?
First time ever I see someone recognizing Huey Lewis, and/or asking if the DoLorean had engineering issues. Yes it did.
lol Impressive.
Also, the Lone Pine part, I've seen some people bringing it up, but not a lot.
Teachers in the 80s would throw billboard erasers across the class at you if they felt like it.
How do you erase a billboard?
@@shallowgal462
Wooden whiteboard/blackboard eraser.
You understand now?
I speak your language so you can understand, because there's no way you speak more than one language.
Don't forget to take your PrEP.
@@regaubade8329 I knew what you meant. A pity you cannot recognize pedantic irony when you see it. Astute of you to realize I am no longer fluent in more than one language; my facility in the other languages I studied has waned due to lack of practice teaching for some years now. Perhaps if I had corrected you by simply responding, "Blackboard," you would have expressed far less hostility. I have no need for PrEP, but I perceive a bigoted attempt at humor. I do apologize for hurting your feelings. Truly.
It's so nice to see youngsters enjoying the good stuff! 😁 Oh and the Cyber Truck is the 2020's version of a trashcan!
You got that right!
I gotta admit, I’m loving the new channel guys!
@@Nolesgrl24 Why you say "I gotta admit"? You disliked anything they've done before? XD
Also the guy who plays Biff is like the nicest guy in the world
Oh yes. And funny too. It's a shame he was sorted type cast I but did see him do some appearance in some tv shows and also standup stuff.
There's a video of him on TH-cam, singing a song about how tired he is of being asked what Michael J. Fox is really like.
35:41 while sneaking the letter I doc’s coat, doc is “ finding the permit” ….. in his wallet!!!! He’s bribing the cop!!! 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
Great reaction! This is my #1 movie, all-time! I can watch it whenever, and I feel good! Such fond memories of it - my parents rented this (on VHS) for my 7th birthday, and I think I watched it 4 or 5 times that weekend alone. It was nostalgic for my parents (being teens in the late 50's).
Glad you caught some of the references (Marvin Berry, Lone Pine...)
Perfect casting, acting, dialogue, effects, humour, plot and especially score!
I'm so SO glad my kids love this movie too!
when reagan was watching the movie, and got to the scene: "- who's president?" ,almost suffocated with laughter.then made the cameraman rewind the tape,and watched the same scene again! 😂
I like how observant you two were. Didn't miss a trick. Good reaction video.
When Doc was watching the video he didn't see himself getting shot, Marty had stopped recording before that happened.
True, Doc really missed the highlight reel of his life! Talk about a plot twist that wasn’t caught on camera!
Your reaction channel is doing great.
14:24 remember that in this scene it was not Marty’s intention to time travel. He was trying to get away.
For when you watch the next one you need to stop it when it says "To Be Concluded..." to avoid spoilers for #3.
Also Jennifer had to be recast because Claudia Wells was caring for her dying mother and left acting until like 15 years ago.
Crispin Glover does not return mainly because he is a complete but nut job. He thinks he was the actual main character and did not like that the family were rich in the end. He sued the studio for using his likeness and got a huge settlement that had impact to this day.
Haha, seriously! Who knew the backstory was juicier than the actual film? Thanks for dropping all this knowledge!
He didn't come back because he asked for way more money and they couldn't come to an agreement on his salary.
@@KaramarikaThat was part of it, but he was pretty much a nut job. He thought he was the actual main character. He thought the movie sent a wrong message because they became wealthier. Google Crispin Glover David Letterman to see how strange he was particularly when he almost kicked Letterman in the face
That was not the kid from a Christmas Story. He is from the show The Wonder Years and he was in Peewee's Big Adventure and Back to School with Rodney Dangerfield
Very very tight script. I love how many details you caught on your first watch. It's a great trillogy. Can't wait for you to see part two. Great reaction!
The guy who plays Goldie has an even better name in real life,Donald Fullilove
What a great team you two make. The way you two figur 53:22 ed out the Twin Pine Mall/Lone Pine Mall was awesome! Really enjoying watching your reviews. Thanks.
First time seeing you two. Really enjoyed. Keep up the good work!
One Of My All Time Favorite Movies, Great Reactions Everyone
This is the third reaction of y'all's that I've watched (started with Forest Gump, then Jaws, and loved both of those), and I have to say that I LOVE y'all's dynamic, both as a couple, and in your approach to movies! You're both very observant, compassionate, and intelligent movie watchers. I also think it's great that y'all were born in the same years as my hubby and I - he in '85, and I in '84 😂 You've got a new sub here! Can't wait to catch up on even more of y'all's reactions! 😄👍🏻❤
This is heavy! Amazing how must people didn´t see 80´s/90´s films!
Great reaction, guys! I've seen a lot of reactions to this movie, but you have definitely the best perception of all the little details (X-rated movie, Lone Pine Mall, Delorean's starting problem abd all others). You are smart too. 😊 I'm sure you'll be watching part 2 & 3 soon. It will be so great !
Loved this reactions and can’t wait for you two to react to 2 and 3! A great trilogy!!
Marty was asking Doc if that was a Devo suit he has on just before he rolls the camera. Devo are a band from the 80s that wear identical jump suits.
to answer the question about the DeLorean stalling: yes this was a common issue with the cars. Despite being very cool and unique, they were poorly built and plagued with issues. Johnny Carson famously had his break down while driving it off the car lot. The doors also used to get "frozen" shut because the support pumps used weren't designed to be expanded/retracted with the regular opening and closing of the doors. These are just a couple of the many issues lol.
Stephen Spielberg was exec producer and his name/stamp is all over this. The old couple in the car Marty tries to stop for help is an old gag of his. First in a Tv movie he did as a young director, called Dual, and then he used again in another movie, I think it was the comedy from 1979 called "1941."
The singer of Johnny B. Goode was Mark Campbell, lead singer of Jack Mack and the Heart Attack, a great band that is prominently featured in the movie Tuff Turf with James Spader. Cheesy 80s movie but worth reacting to. It's fun.
Bob Gale, one of the writers and producers of the "Back to the Future" trilogy, has often mentioned that if they had known sequels were coming, they might not have included Jennifer in the DeLorean at the end of the first film. This was because it would have complicated the plot for future installments.
Yep, the ending was just meant as a final gag for the film, with no sequel planned. They ended up regretting that gag, because it handcuffed them by limiting their choices when writing the sequel.
I binged a few vids today and i camt believe how fun this channel is guys...keep em coming
This is one of my favorite movie trilogies! Ya know he was a kooky scientist but Doc Brown wasn't exactly a MAD scientist which was a good thing. He was still a pretty sane science guy. Anyway you two gotta see the next two movies!
The director Robert Zemeckis has said that he once found his father’s old yearbook. He began to wonder if he would have been friends with his parents if they had gone to school together.
It was co-writer Bob Gale who found his father's yearbook and the idea "hook" They were looking for.
What awesome reaction from you both. Looking forward to 2 & 3 too
My favourite movie of all time. I was born in 82, on my dads 30th birthday, and this movie was one we always watched on our birthday ❤❤ I may know it by heart, every line, every scene...but it fills me with nostalgia and love still. A perfect movie to start a perfect triology 🔥🔥 And since my dad was also a guitarist, he would play along with Marty on Johnny B Goode 😍😍 Good times. Good times
small reference to the end of the film and the 1950th... in the 50th people thought about the 80th and cars: "... we don't need roads."
There’s back to future part 2 and 3
Wow you guys are a great new movie channel I’m excited!
A sequel was not intended, but became necessary after the success of the first one.
Note about Spielberg. He was only the producer. Robert Zemeckis was the director... And well done, guys!
Tried to comment about Robert Zemeckis being a great filmmaker, and YT deleted me...I guess I listed too many of his incredible movies...I hope you will react to more of them.
Thank you for your enthusiasm for Robert Zemeckis! I appreciate your support and will definitely consider diving deeper into his filmography.
50:40 Wow seen this a million times - I never would have noticed this in a million years - brilliant!
8.5 is an insult. This film is a perfect 10 if there ever was one.
Screw the 10. It's a 15!
It's my feel-good movie of all-time.
Yes, it's a insult. Who are You yo put that's? Experts? I dont think so
The man that says "you're just too dam loud" is Huey Lewis :)
I just discovered you guys. You guys are awesome! That was a great reaction! When this movie first came out, I seen it 3 times in the theater, the last time with my late brother, and it was one of his favorite movies of all time. I'm gonna recommend an even older classic that I know you both would love. It's a movie from 1946 called "It's a Wonderful Life" starring Jimmy Stewart and Donna Reed. I know you guys will love it. It's a Christmas Classic, but can be watched any time of the year.
Either way, I subscribed!
Peace
Just a few movies that pop in my mind that might be cool to react to… The Big Lebowski, Field of Dreams, and Stand By Me
If you're going to watch the whole trilogy, here's a little advice. A lot of the humor in the third film hinges on having seen two other movies: "Time After Time" (1979) and "Goin' South" (1980"). You really should see those before you see "Back to the Future III". Without them, a lot of the jokes in BTTF III will just fly right over your heads. They're also very good films, well worth watching in their own right. I'm sure you'll enjoy both of them, whether you do them as reactions or not. :)
We really appreciate the recommendation! It's always nice to have some background knowledge before diving into a film. We'll make sure to watch those classics!
@@MovieNightReaction You're welcome! It's interesting to realize, when watching reactions, how many films contain references to other movies either in the scripts or in matters of tone and style. It really is all a continuum, and so much is unnoticed if the watcher is unaware of the earlier work. I put a lot of this down to the slow death of televison, myself. When we grew up with it, we had a working knowledge of earlier films because airing them was so much a part of TV. A lot of airtime was filled in with older movies, plus more recent films would get airings after their theater runs had finished in order to gain more revenue in the days before home video sales. So when a new movie came out that had some kind of continuity with an older one, most people would pick up on it. Now both TV and theater-going have slowly faded out, and along with the niche nature of internet viewing, a general sense of film isn't as common anymore. :)
it not the kid from the christmas story
Yea. I was saying "Whaaaa?" 🤣
Great catch on the "Lone Pine" Mall. Not many people catch that.
NOW you both have to watch the next 2 in the trilogy!!!!!!
You guys HAVE to watch all of the other ones 💖💖💖😊
It’s not Steven Spielberg’s movie. He was only a producer. Robert Zemeckis was a director and co-writer.
Great react! Welcome into the 80's perfect trilogy!
Believe it or not, the ending of the movie was meant as a joke. There were no plans to do another film, they just thought it would be a funny way to end it. However, due to the absolutely insane popularity of the film a sequel became a no-brainer. So they decided to do a trilogy and wrote the next two films and then filmed both part 2 and part 3 at the same time. Because of this, theater audiences got to see a trailer for part 3 at the end of part 2.
Many reactors are told to stop the movie before the trailer (which is fine if you want to stay completely spoiler-free) but the trailer has ALWAYS been available to audiences of part 2. So if you decide to continue with the trilogy (HIGHLY recommended) you can decide if you want to experience what the original audiences did or if you want to go into part 3 sort of blind.
21:20 That’s the kid from the tv show The Wonder Years and his was the kid actor in Pee Wee’s Big Adventure.
Actually for 1985 Doc pronounced "gigawatt" CORRECTLY as "jig-a-wot".
The original pronunciation -- for centuries! -- was a J sound, and it shifted as computers became popular, because the non-scientific public didn't know how to say what they were reading in ads.
You beat me to it.. but not exactly.
I was going to comment that, back in the 80s, the prefix 'giga' wasn't used commonly like today, and that doc had mispronounced it. Thank you for the education #GenX 🙂👍
17:45 the first silver screen appearance of Billy Zane
I was 8 when the movie came out, and it was amazing to me even then. Michael J Fox was already a household name.
Family Ties made him a household name, Back to the Future made him a superstar.
The homeless man t the end , Marty calls him “Red.” That homeless guy was the mayor in 1955.
4:47 Huey Lewis, he wrote and recorded the song in real life.
I was only 4 when this came out but i grew up watching it
YES! YES! YES!
39:17 apparently there was some deleted scenes that indicated he's left handed but in those days they forced all kids to do things right handed. hence the left hand did better.
I was only 9 when this came out in 1985. But I remember when I first saw it. I realized that we actually had 5 TV's in our house at the time. So I thought we were rich. lol
I watched this movie hundreds of times and never noticed the Lone Pine Twin Pine part. You should watch the other 2 movies they are also good. They're my go to feel good movies. Also Clue. Watch that if you haven't seen it. Its alos got an a cult following. But a great movie.
I don't think this movie would have nearly the positive reputation it does if the first thing it did was blow out peoples speakers/eardrums. 😂
Ha! I’m watching this November 5th 2024
The only thing which annoys me about these films is some of the audience! I've seen so many people saying not to watch the trailer at the end of 2 for the 3rd film as it contains spoilers! It was part of the theatrical release and every VHS, DVD and BluRay since. It has no spoilers and was put together before they had even decided on an ending. Loved this reaction, though.😊
In 1985, Marty sees the Goldie Wilson mayoral campaign truck. When he arrives in 1955 Hill Valley, he sees the Red Thomas mayoral campaign truck, and sees young Goldie Wilson. But what many folks miss is he also sees Red Thomas upon his return to 1985. The former mayor is the drunk who is asleep on the bench. Marty remarks, "Red, you look great."
Hi. Don't mean to be a know-it-all, but I'll add my two cents anyway. You implied that Red the Bum is the former mayor. However, I read that the writer stated in an interview that they aren't meant to be the same person and the name "Red" for the bum was improvised by Michael J. Fox on the spot. Also, the photo of the mayor in 1955 on the side of the campaign van was that of set decorator Hal Gausman, whereas the bum was played by George "Buck" Flower. By the way, Flower was a cast member of the real-life film Orgy American Style (1973), whose title is seen on a theater marquis in BTTF!
This was the first movie I saw multiple times in theaters. Yup my age is showing from that statement.
A gigawatt is 1 billion watts. Enough energy to power a medium sized city.
When his dad punches out Biff he uses his left hand. It was common back then to force left-handed people to use their right-hands, which also resulted in mental health issues.
DeLoreans did have a lot of issues and the company went bust - but at least in Europe we have rules against selling crap pretending to be cars. So no cybertrucks here.
Thanks for your reaction to this movie❗ Just a suggestion, if you react to "Back to the Future II," please also react to the Preview at the end of the movie for "Back to the Future III," because that is the way it was shown in the movie theaters in 1989 and it does not ruin the movie, but it gets you excited to see the next movie❗ Thanks❗ 😃
Ok guys I’m here 😂
Don't wait too long before watching the other installments, part of their charm is all the callbacks and Easter eggs between the movies. Besides, it tells one big, continuous storyline, so please react to them as well. Also, when you watch part 2, right at the very end of it, there's a giant trailer for part 3. So unless you don't mind spoilers of any kind, please stop the video right as the word "To Be Concluded" appear on the screen. Good luck, and I'll see you back in your FUTURE reactions! :)
@@user-de4em2vr9n Oh, my bad. It's a good thing everyone on the planet thinks like you.
1. Cranky principal Strickland/James Tolkan also played the ship's squadron leader in "Top Gun".
2. The teacher that tells Marty, "Hold it fellas, I'm afraid you're just too darn loud" is Huey Lewis himself. "Heart of rock and roll" etc.
3. Eric Stoltz was first cast as Marty, but he didn't play well with others and wasn't giving the tone they were looking for. fired. Some of his long shots are still in the movie.
4. The flammable material set on fire with the model exercise had to have been put there on purpose. Movie magic.
5. It's always fun to see how people react to the Marty and his mom car scene.
6. George McFly/Crispin Glover didn't like that the story ended with the family being prosperous. DA🙄
7. Twin Pines Mall becomes Lone Pine Mall when Marty takes one out when he goes back to 1955.
8. IMVHO part II is my favorite of the trifecta.
9. If you want a first time/share of an OUTSTANDING movie where Christopher Lloyd plays the heavy you must do "Who Framed Roger Rabbit".
Re: #3... And when Stoltz was replaced with Fox, Melora Hardin, who had been cast as Jennifer, was replaced with Claudia Wells, through no fault of her own. They just didn't want a Jennifer who was taller than Marty.
@@bobbuethe1477 Stolts was harassing Tom Wilson/Biff to the point that Wilson was going to kick his ass. They didn't need that. 🤑🤑🤑🤑
@@williamjones6031 Agreed. I was just pointing out that because Stoltz was replaced, Hardin also lost her role even though she did nothing wrong.
@@bobbuethe1477 She didn't lose her roll. Her mother was ill, so she couldn't return to film.
@@williamjones6031 No, that's why Claudia Wells was replaced by Elizabeth Shue in BTTF 2.
But Melora Hardin was originally cast as Jennifer in the first BTTF. When Stoltz was removed, Hardin was also replaced with Wells because they didn't want Jennifer to be taller than Marty.