The slipcover to the new release of the
Back to the Future trilogy, just released on 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray for the first time, refers to the threesome as the “most popular movie series of all time.” I’m not sure about that; the trilogies of
The Lord of the Rings and the original
Star Wars (episodes 4, 5, and 6 in George Lucas’ bizarre numbering system) might have something to say about that. But
The Lord of the Rings is a long slog for some viewers, running over 10 hours in its extended versions. And
Return of the Jedi, episode 6 of
Star Wars, with its army of cuddly teddy bears (can you say merchandizing?) was too cutesy by half.
But both of the latter trilogies were essentially serious endeavors, their heroes battling evil. Back to the Future, on the other hand, is a tongue-in cheek romp.
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