Back To The Future (1985) *****

Thirty-five years ago, Back To The Future was unleashed on audiences and an instant classic was born. Despite some problematic elements and despite some logical flaws, I still consider the film a masterpiece (and one of my Top 100 Films). It's endlessly fun, rewatchable, and quotable. Michael J. Fox as Marty McFly is the picture of effortless charisma. Christopher Lloyd as Dr. Emmett Brown is a lovable weirdo. Robert Zemeckis' direction hits all the right beats. Dean Cundey's cinematography is legendary. Alan Silvestri's score is rousing and instantly recognizable. Huey Lewis And The News' songs are slices of pop perfection. Drew Struzan's poster is iconic. 

BTTF raked in box office and for good reason—it's the definition of blockbuster entertainment and, like a sizable portion of the human population, I love it dearly. Zemeckis (who has final rights to the films in the BTTF franchise) has stated that he will block attempts to remake or reboot the series without his, writer Bob Gale's, and the original cast's involvement. I hope that remains the case during my lifetime—some legacies should not be tampered with.