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