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Back to the Future

What’s Aged the Worst?

Franchise replacement, makeup, Libyan terrorists, sexual misconduct, PG content, guitar mime, and rock-history premise

In the discussion (8)
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  • Claudia Wells leaving the sequels because her mother had cancer is treated as a sad lost opportunity
  • Lorraine’s heavier-body makeup is criticized as unconvincing
  • The unexplained Libyan-terrorist plot is criticized, with Zemeckis reportedly apologizing for its insensitivity
  • George spying on Lorraine and Biff’s attempted assault are criticized
  • The violence and repeated profanity are considered surprising for a PG film
  • Michael J. Fox’s guitar mime is criticized as unrealistic
  • Marty being framed as inventing rock and roll is criticized
  • The high-school dance band is added belatedly to Aged Best