Michael J. Fox Shares Brutal Opinion About the Coolest Part of ‘Back to the Future’ – but He’s Not Wrong

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He instantly became the most popular – and perhaps oldest – high school student since Danny Zucco when he drove off in the DeLorean and traveled back in time in *Back to the Future*. But, like many movies, the reality wasn’t quite what it seemed, and Michael J. Fox recently revealed a lot about what it was actually like to drive such an iconic car.

Michael J. Fox recently published his memoir, *Future Boy*, and shares detailed stories about making the iconic time travel film. However, his personal memories of the DeLorean car itself aren’t as fondly remembered as the movie portrays. As he writes:

Driving the DeLorean seemed amazing at first, but I quickly grew to dislike it. Honestly, it wasn’t a great car to begin with – slow and cheaply made. And that was *before* the special effects team got involved and spent a fortune trying to improve it!

The DeLorean’s interior included many extra features not typically found in standard cars. Unfortunately, a lot of these additions weren’t very safe.

The homemade gadgets – like the flux capacitor and all the different clocks and decorative bits – were pretty clunky and had a lot of sharp metal. After that first night driving, and throughout the rest of the movie, my hands were covered in cuts, my knuckles were bruised, and my elbows were sore from hitting the oddly-shaped dashboard. As they say in the movie business, a little pain is worth it for a lasting film.

‘Back to the Future’ Still Holds Up Today


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Though the DeLorean car is now a relic of the past like many older models, the movie *Back to the Future* remains incredibly enjoyable even forty years after it first came out. The film’s reliance on well-made practical effects, rather than modern CGI, means it still looks great today and holds up remarkably well compared to newer films.

We may not have flying cars or a nineteenth *Jaws* movie yet (though *Back to the Future 2*’s predictions weren’t entirely off!), but the *Back to the Future* series did accurately foresee some future trends – like a powerful, flamboyant leader – and even inspired others, such as self-lacing shoes and hoverboards. The third movie cleverly changed direction, providing a fantastic conclusion and a loving tribute to classic Western films.

Although a fourth *Back to the Future* film is unlikely and a remake shouldn’t happen, the story continues to be popular through a stage musical and frequent showings on streaming services and home video. Michael J. Fox’s autobiography, *Future Boy*, is now available in hardcover at most bookstores and online retailers.

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2025-10-18 16:18