Back To The Future Part II (1989) ****

Four years after Back To The Future (my review here) became an international phenomenon, its sequel, Back To The Future Part II (1989), was released. It's always been the whackiest, most over-the-top entry in the BTTF franchise, but for that I love it. BTTF II brought us through three timelines (1985, 2015 and 1955) via clever writing, including an entertaining revisit to events that transpired in the first film. Though silly at times, the gags, visual FX, production design, makeup, and costumes are incredibly inventive and fun. The characters' interactions with their other timeline selves is a joy. As an amped-up sequel that dared to be different, BTTF II is admirable for its audacity and remains a treat.