Characters
Who is the character Micheal J. Fox plays?
Marty McFly
What car is the time machine based on?
The DMC DeLorean
What is the name of Marty's hometown?
Hill Valley
How are closeups used to show emotion?
Closeups focus on characters faces during important moments, like Marty's shock when he first meets his younger parents.
What's an example of Man vs technology in the film?
When Doc uses the time machine.
What does the Time Machine run on?
Plutonium
What is the name of the doctor?
Dr. Emmett Brown
How does lighting change against tense moments?
During intense moments the lighting becomes more darker or dramatic.
What is the speed the time machine has to go for it to time travel?
88 mph
What is Marty's girlfriend's name?
Jennifer Parker
How does editing make the clock tower sequence exciting?
Quick cuts between Marty, Doc and the clock.
How does the Camera show the importance of the DeLorean?
The camera uses low angles and closeups to make it look futuristic.
What does doc use in 1955 to power the time machine?
A lightning strike
What is the name of the moms uncle who's in jail?
Uncle Joey
How does the film use lighting to distinguish between the 1980s and 1950s?
The 1980s scenes are cooler and had florescent lighting contributing to the more modern feel. In contrast the 1950s scenes were warmer and had softer lighting with a nostalgic glow.
How is Twin Pines Mall altered in the movie?
It becomes Lone Pine Mall after Matry ran over one of the farmer's pine trees when he traveled to 1955