Back to the Future Part III

If you are after a comedy that actually makes you laugh out loud, Back to the Future Part III is available in Australia on BINGE and Foxtel Now, and in the US on Philo and AMC+ Amazon Channel right now. The length is exactly right for the story it is telling — nothing rushed, nothing dragged out. A 7/10 rating says what the writing already makes obvious: this one works. Michael J. Fox's performance alone is worth the time investment. There is no real reason to keep putting it off — it is right there on BINGE.

Whatever else is competing for your attention this week, Back to the Future Part III is worth clearing space for. Sharp writing and a well-matched ensemble are what separate Back to the Future Part III from the crowd. The final installment finds Marty digging the trusty DeLorean out of a mineshaft and looking for Doc in the Wild West of 1885. But when their time machine breaks down, the travelers are stranded in a land of spurs. More problems arise when Doc falls for pretty schoolteacher Clara Clayton, and Marty tangles with Buford Tannen. Michael J. Fox and Christopher Lloyd lead a cast with the timing to make it work. It hit screens in 1990. What keeps Back to the Future Part III from feeling disposable is a cast that clearly understands the material better than the format usually demands. There is real craft here, even in the moments that do not fully land.

If you need a comedy that actually makes you laugh, Back to the Future Part III is a strong candidate. If you have run out of similar titles to watch, this is a strong next pick. Best experienced as a single, sustained watch from start to finish. Michael J. Fox sets the tone, but the supporting cast is where a lot of the best moments come from. A reliable pick for any night you want quality comedy without the homework.