That reshot scene then twists with the arrival of Marty - and Michael J. But the third movie, a Western, so closely matches the original in its charm, wit and sweetness, it deserves to be remembered as the rare sequel that can stand on its own.Īnd, without a doubt, it's leagues better than the second.īack to the Future Part 3 starts wonderfully, with the glee of Doc Brown realizing that he's just been successful in sending Marty McFly safely back to 1985. Back to the Future is a classic comedy sci-fi adventure and its 1989 sequel, a Dark Middle Chapter, is saddled with connecting the trilogy through a convoluted, campy plot. I won't try to argue that Back to the Future Part 3 is better than Robert Zemeckis' original. Read the case for Back to the Future here and Back to the Future Part 2 here. Which is the best Back to the Future film? In honor of Back to the Future Day, three Polygon writers prepare their best arguments.
