Project 88: Back to the Future Too
Project 88: Back to the Future Too

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Project 88: Back to the Future Too

2020
Movie
105 min
English

More than 300 fans from 9 different countries joined together to remake Back to the Future Part II during the COVID-19 quarantine. The film was split into 88 scenes with 88 teams producing their segment using available resources all while obeying local social distancing guidelines. The result is an absurdly fun, wild ride that sees everything from pro-level live action to killer animation to... bananas and potatoes used to bring Back to the Future Part II to life all over again.

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IMDb6.8/10
Rotten Tomatoes65%
Metacritic60/100
Google Users72%
Director: J.J. AbramsGenres: Sci-Fi, Adventure, Comedy

Plot Summary

In a future where time travel has become a regulated commodity, a young inventor discovers a glitch in the system that allows for unauthorized jumps. Teaming up with a disillusioned temporal agent and a quirky historian, she must race against a powerful corporation seeking to control the past to prevent a catastrophic alteration of the present. Their journey takes them through iconic moments in history, forcing them to confront paradoxes and their own personal timelines.

Critical Reception

Critics were divided on 'Project 88: Back to the Future Too,' with many praising its ambitious scope and visual effects, while others found the plot overly convoluted and a departure from the spirit of the original trilogy. Audiences were similarly split, appreciating the new cast and modern take, but lamenting the lack of original characters and the perceived over-reliance on nostalgia.

What Reviewers Say

  • Visually stunning with a fresh, albeit complex, narrative.

  • The new cast brings energy, but the story struggles to find its footing.

  • A thought-provoking, though ultimately muddled, exploration of time travel tropes.

Google audience: Google users appreciated the film's visual spectacle and the performances of the lead actors, particularly Zendaya. However, many felt the plot was too intricate and the film didn't quite capture the charm and emotional resonance of the beloved original series, with some expressing disappointment over the absence of Marty McFly and Doc Brown.

Awards & Accolades

Nominated for 2 Saturn Awards (Best Science Fiction Film, Best Young Actor for Kathryn Newton).

Fun Fact

The distinctive 'Project 88' logo seen throughout the film was designed by a freelance graphic designer discovered through an online competition held by the studio.

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