Rating summary
| Movie |  | 4.5 |
| Video |  | 5.0 |
| Audio | | 4.5 |
| Extras |  | 4.0 |
| Overall | | 4.5 |
Back to the Future Part III Blu-ray Movie Review
Reviewed by Martin Liebman October 18, 2020
Universal has released 'Back to the Future Part III' to Blu-ray with a newly remastered 1080p transfer. The studio has simply ported over the
existing
DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 lossless soundtrack. The individual disc includes all of the extras from the 2010 set while a bonus disc in the remastered trilogy collection, in which this disc is currently exclusive, includes
all of the then-new extras from the 2015 re-release as well as several now-new features.
For some thoughts on the film please see the Blu-ray.com review page for the 2010 Blu-ray release by clicking
here.
Back to the Future Part III Blu-ray Movie, Video Quality
Universal's new remastered 1080p Blu-ray transfer is a delight, certainly not so robust as the concurrently released UHD but delivering a wonderfully filmic presentation that comes out solidly ahead
of the aging, heavily processed 2010 Blu-ray release. The picture features very fine grain that accentuates the expert texturing on display. The movie is
a
treasure trove of
textural delights, with old woods, worn Western attire, and dust and dirt presenting with accuracy and authenticity alike. The picture's sharpness is
always
on display and its clarity never relents. Colors are excellent, too, even limited to a steady diet of various shades of brown and beige. The odd sprinkling
of additional tones, including some natural greens, red and green train cars at film's end, and Clara's colorful dresses show fine command of the more
brilliant hues at work, too. Black levels are exquisite, whether nighttime skies or the black train engine that's vital in the final act. Flesh tones are
refined, too. There is no evidence of print damage or encode shortcomings. This one looks amazing; the adds of superior grain structure, more naturally
defined textures, and improved color timing all make for an excellent Blu-ray.
Back to the Future Part III Blu-ray Movie, Audio Quality
Universal has simply ported over the existing DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 lossless soundtrack from the older Blu-ray releases. Please click here for a review.
Back to the Future Part III Blu-ray Movie, Special Features and Extras
This Blu-ray release of Back to the Future Part III contains numerous supplements. All
of the extras on this disc were originally included with the 25th Anniversary Blu-ray Collection released in 2010. See below for a listing of
what's included and please click here for full coverage. As it ships in
the larger DigiBook collection, a Movies Anywhere digital copy code is included with purchase.
- Deleted Scene
- Tales from the Future: Third Time's the Charm
- Tales from the Future: The Test of Time
- Archival Featurettes
- Behind the Scenes
- Music Video "Doubleback" by ZZ Top.
- FAQs About the Trilogy
- Theatrical Trailer
- Back to the Future: The Ride
- Q&A Commentary: Director Robert Zemeckis and Producer Bob Gale.
- Audio Commentary: Producers Bob Gale and Neil Canton.
Back to the Future Part III Blu-ray Movie, Overall Score and Recommendation
This newly remastered 1080p Blu-ray cannot match the UHD discs for sheer viewing bliss, but the presentation is rock-solid and a good bit better than
the older releases. It's disappointing that the studio did not bring over the new Atmos audio track, but the existing 5.1 track is plenty solid. This disc
includes a slew of legacy extras. Recommended.
