So the internet went bonkers over Back to the Future this year seeing as we had finally reached the future: 21 October 2015. With a long weekend also looming we decided it was a good a time as any to sink our teeth into the classic trilogy.
The three movies chronicle the adventures of Doc Brown and his buddy Marty McFly through time. Their friendship is strong and unique; a beautiful bromance. Your kids may find the twists and turns through time hard to follow (as I do!) but that's all part of the fun and there is plenty of action to keep them amused even if they don't exactly know what's going on half the time. In fact we had forgotten just how fast paced these movies are.
My husband and I were so excited to watch these movies again but we weren't sure if the kid would feel the same. Well she turns to us at the end of part 1 and says "let's watch number 2 right now. It's a long weekend, we can stay up". So that was a thumbs up then.
Rating: Essential viewing!
Naughty bits: There are some mature themes (sexy time references, drinking), quite a bit of course language and some violence. It is rated PG but note that this is a 1980's rating which can often be more risque than today's PG. I would put it as a PG13 and see if your pre-teen is mature enough for it. Our kid is 9 and she wasn't worried about any of the violence/language but your child may be more sensitive. IMDB has a good section outlining the potential areas of concern which I found really helpful in trying to decide if it would be OK.
Snacks: Pizza Hutt and Pepsi
Family In-quotes: "Great Scott!"
Related Goodies:
Buy your own power lace Nikes
Back to the Future Minute podcast.
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