26. The Power of Love
Ive already discussed Huey Lewis cameo in the film but 'Back to the Future' also boasts one of the 80s most iconic movie songs in
The Power of Love. People often overlook the fact that Huey Lewis & The News also recorded
Back in Time for Back to the Future, a great song in its own right which rolls over the end credits and makes several references to the film in the lyrics. The Power of Love though was the universally popular song, was nominated for an OSCAR and is still a favourite at cheesy parties today. A classic 80s song from a classic 80s film what more could you want?
27. Biff's an idiot
Why dont you make like a tree and get out of here
Biffs penchant for getting the punch line of supposedly witty sayings wrong never fails to raise a chuckle.
28. It still stands up today
As with all great movies,
'Back to the Future
' has stood the test of, ahem, time. 25 years on, the film still stands up today and is as fresh and funny as ever whether its your first viewing or your hundredth.
The enduring longevity of the film really is a testament to everyone involved in the film and it will no doubt remain one of the most fondly remembered films of all time for years to come.
29. Terrorists made funny
The Libyans!
They may be the most horribly stereotyped and overtly racist bad guys in film but the incompetence of the Libyan terrorists Doc Brown rips off for the plutonium he needs for the DeLorean is just funny.
Although, I personally find Docs complete ambivalence to the seriousness of his deceiving the terrorists funnier:
I gave them a shoddy bomb casing full of used pin ball machine parts! you cant help but smile when they get their comeuppance when Marty disappears in the DeLorean leaving the Libyans to helplessly plough into a conveniently located stand in the mall car park. Take that terrorism!
30. The Catchphrases
Be it Docs
Great Scott! or Biffs
What are you looking at butt-head? the catchphrases from 'Back to the Future' are endlessly quotable and will live on in film infamy.