Exactly one hundred and forty kilometers per hour! It takes nothing more, nothing less to travel to the desired time in Doc Brown's DeLorean. This is of course made possible by the flux compensator.
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Back to the future – cult films by Steven Spielberg!
“Back to the Future” is an iconic film trilogy released in the 1980s, directed by Robert Zemeckis and starring Michael J. Fox als Marty McFly sowie Christopher Lloyd als Dr. Emmett “Doc” Brown in the main roles. Steven Spielberg served as producer.
The series begins with the first film (1985), in which Marty accidentally travels back from 1985 to 1955. He must ensure that his parents fall in love to secure his own existence before he can return to the present.
The second part (1989) takes Marty and Doc into the future (the year 2015), back to 1985 and finally to 1955 in order to prevent a catastrophic future. In the final third film (1990), Marty travels to 1885 to rescue Doc, who has decided to live in the Wild West.
Why the films have achieved cult status
The “Back to the Future” trilogy has achieved cult status for several reasons. On the one hand, the films uniquely combine science fiction with a heartfelt story about friendship, family and the right to self-determination. The innovative depiction of time travel, combined with humorous and memorable moments, has made the films timeless classics.
Last but not least, the charismatic performances by Michael J. Fox and Christopher Lloyd, the unmistakable soundtrack by Alan Silvestri and the legendary DeLorean DMC-12 as a time machine also contributed significantly to the success and continued popularity of the series.
Success in numbers
Financially, the films were a huge success. The first film played worldwide grossed over $381 million on a budget of just $19 million. The entire trilogy achieved a cumulative worldwide box office total of nearly $1 billion. Additionally, the series has spawned a wide range of merchandising, from video games to comic books, further cementing its cultural presence and financial success.
5 fun facts about the films
- Eric Stoltz war ursprünglich Marty: Eric Stoltz was first cast in the role of Marty McFly and filmed for several weeks before being replaced by Michael J. Fox as producers felt that Stoltz did not have the right “comedic timing” for the role .
- The DeLorean was not the first choice: Originally the time machine was supposed to be a refrigerator-like device. However, this was changed to prevent children from locking themselves in refrigerators, leading to the iconic decision to use a DeLorean DMC-12.
- Ronald Reagan quote: The then US President Ronald Reagan was so amused by the line “Ronald Reagan? The actor?!” from the first film that he quoted in his 1986 “State of the Union” address.
- A real scientist as inspiration: The character of Doc Brown was partly inspired by Albert Einstein and the eccentric inventor Nikola Tesla.
- Hoverboards became real: The hoverboards introduced in the second film sparked a huge wave of interest, and although they were pure fiction at the time, they inspired the development of real-world hoverboard technologies in the decades that followed.
This combination of innovative story, compelling characters and visionary concept has made “Back to the Future” a timeless series whose influence and popularity can still be felt decades later.
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Back to the future: DeLorean DMC-12 from LEGO, Playmobil or as a poster?
Unfortunately, the legendary car, the DeLorean, is rarely found on the road – well, technically the model also had some flaws. What is really unique, however, is the design. This is also available from LEGO or Playmobil:
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