I think I remember that you’re not a fan of Zemeckis, but it never stays in my brain because he was on creative fire during this period starting with Stone. In the vicinity of Spielberg, and better than him in this same time frame.
Last time I watched I also noticed some brief moments that have aged badly, but it didn’t ruin the overall fun and cleverness of the script. (That Easter Bunny is an All-Time great moment for me.)
This is where I discovered Michael Douglas, but if he’s a sore point that’s going to be a problem, since this established his persona to me. The campfire scene has him naughty, macho and sincere. It’s the perfect moment to set him apart from Bogart or Errol Flynn or Indiana Jones.
We often disagree on music but I think the Eddy Grant song is cheesy. I’d go so far as to say the Billy Ocean song in the sequel is the one improvement over this film.
Thanks for taking the time. I used to think it was easy for anyone to make time in their month for one movie, but my life is showing me a different opinion. I’m also reaching that age where I choose to like what I like and try more often to let others do the same. You’ve been a guide to me all these years, always just a step or two ahead, and I’d like to say thanks.